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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


GBF Hands-On Workshop: Writing for a Young Adult Audience

We’ve all seen the lines of excited youngsters or teenagers eagerly waiting for the next release in their favorite series: The Hunger Games, Twilight, Harry Potter, and others.

 

Catching the attention and imagination of such young, enthusiastic readers can be thrilling and greatly rewarding, but what does it take to win over this crowd?

 

Pamela Ehrenberg, author of two young adult novels and writing instructor, has some expert advice and fresh ideas for anyone contemplating this audience.  “A lot comes down to keeping it real,” says Pam.  “That’s true for the story you’re telling but also for the day-in, day-out real work of getting it written.”

 

If you’re interested in learning more about young adult fiction, sign up for Pam’s GBF workshop, “Writing the Next Hunger Games…”

 

And don’t forget that all hands-on workshops require pre-registration.