I don't think I ever intended specifically to write for…
“I don't think I ever intended specifically to write for the young adult market. It's just that when the idea for City of Bones came to me, I knew the main characters were teenagers. In my mind they were just very clearly the ages they were, which turned out to mean it was a YA novel.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author unintentionally targeted YA because the protagonists were teenagers, not by market design.
In simple terms: Accidental YA classification
Key Takeaway
Age of characters defines genre
Themes
genre formation
author intent
character age
market perception
creative process
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
author insight
genre commentary
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- defining target audience
- marketing a book
- adapting story for age group
Key Concepts
character-driven storytelling
genre labeling
Practical Applications
- identifying genre early
- aligning marketing strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does character age influence genre perception?
- Can intent shift a work’s market classification?