Offered by the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, The Young and the Reckless: Writing for Teens brings together the writing community and some of Southern California’s most accomplished writers and teachers in writing for young adults. Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn from today's most exciting YA writers in a convenient virtual conference of prerecorded lectures and panels.
Your registration fee includes:
Keynote presentation
Seven 45-minute special topic sessions
Panel presentations with special guests
Access to Q&A discussion boards
Ability to access and download all materials
On Saturday, August 29, each pre-recorded session will be released hourly, starting at 9AM. If you are unable to log-in on the first day, you will be able to access all of the sessions through Saturday, September 5.
Sherri’s Sessions
Considering Your Genre
From Desire to Draft: Writing Your First Novel
Special Topic Sessions
Checking Privilege at the Door
Considering Your Genre
Creating the Complex Character
Writing a Compelling Plot
Discussion Board & Materials
You will have access to the Q&A discussion boards for two weeks, from Saturday, August 29 through Saturday, September 5. After that, you will have an additional two weeks to access and download materials, such as handouts or additional resources that the speakers may offer.
Meet the Speakers
This year's featured writers include: Lilliam Rivera, Cecil Castellucci, Charlie Craig, Henry Lien, Cindy Lin, Aminah Mae Safi, Karol Ruth Silverstein, Sherri L. Smith, Amy Spalding, and Lee Wind.