I'm working on a young adult novel. I've been working on…
“I'm working on a young adult novel. I've been working on it for a while, because I don't know how to write a novel and I'm teaching myself. For that reason, I've been reading a lot of YA [young adults], which I never have before. It's totally new to me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑teaching and extensive reading are key steps when starting a new writing genre.
In simple terms: Learn by doing and reading.
Read widely, write regularly.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- author mentorship
- reading groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What genre conventions will you adopt?
- How will you find feedback?
Lack of formal training may slow progress.