contests here at AYAP we’re starting a new series that will provide you with an overview
of the entire writing journey—straight through from your initial
idea to publication. The series will serve as a great resource for
beginning writers, and those with more experience may learn a thing
or two as well!
focus on the earlier stages of the writing process, up until just
prior to submission to publishers. The second segment, coming at a
later date, will cover the journey from submission to publication.
a book, including links to resources and a discussion of what it
means to be a plotter or a pantser.
People
including why critique partners are worth their weight in gold and
whether you should consider hiring a freelance editor.
and reasons to pursue a different path.
Query Letter
a perfect query.
great query submission list.
Querying Process
is the querying trenches.
Refuse
what to expect, what to ask, and how to handle multiple offers.
Agent
revisions and keeping the lines of communication open.
process next week!
About the Author
Laura Weymouth is AYAP’s contest coordinator, working to create opportunities for you to get samples of your work in front of agents right here on Adventures in YA Publishing.
Laura lives on the edge of the woods in western New York, along with her husband, two wild-hearted daughters, a spoiled cat, and an indeterminate number of chickens. Her YA fantasy debut, THE WEIGHT OF WORLDS, is forthcoming from HarperTeen in the fall of 2018.
You can follow Laura on Twitter and add her book on Goodreads.








