Monday, October 25, 2010

100 members and counting: YA/Crossover Rocks!


My writing process began with locking myself in my apartment with no television, phone, or internet. At the time, I thought eliminating every possible distraction would help me focus on the monumental task of completing my first novel. What I learned was that life as a writer is a lonely one, and that husbands look at you crazy when you tell them your characters are talking to you. Earlier this year I reconnected my router and began my search for an online writers community that shared my passion for YA and stories beyond sweet sixteen’s, and senior year.

I happened upon Writer's Digest Community: YA/Crossover, Writers of YA with MC's that were 18 and beyond. WheI I joined there were only 20 members or so, but the group was so welcoming and supportive that quickly felt at home.

The greatest thing about YA crossover is that there are writers of every level from pre-published to published adult authors now writing for YA. We beta read, page critique, share articles, share agent advice, and celebrate each other's accomplishments. Even today, as our group has exceeded 100 members we are still just as supportive as ever.

If you are a writer looking for a real community to join, I urge you to check out YA/Crossover.

http://community.writersdigest.com/group/youngadultcrossover?xg_sou...

Check out what some of our other members have to say about YA/Crossover:


http://trishaleaver.blogspot.com

http://tcmckeewriter.blogspot.com/

www.yupireadthat.blogspot.com

http://laurensaga.blogspot.com/

www.pieinthesky2010.blogspot.com

http://thestoryrealm.blogspot.com/

http://aclairedawn.blogspot.com

WWW.pk-hrezo.blogspot.com

http://blastfromthepast.blogspot.com/

www.regina-unsettled.blogspot.com

www.mlmansfield.blogspot.com


8 comments:

  1. Way cool post T! It wouldn't be what it is without you!

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  2. Awesome! And I love how you linked the other member's blogs. Great job organizing the simul-blog! :)

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  3. Great job! Pk is right. How nice are you to link all our blogs!

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  4. Oh how sweet. I feel guilty for not thinking of this too:(

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  5. Thanks for the link. I like the post. Thanks for coming out of your cave and deciding to join us.

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  6. What a wonderful post. Love it! Thanks for the mention too. I love the badge you created for us too, it is fabulous.

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  7. Thanks for linkies!

    I'm really that the group brought us all together. Yay for YA/Crossover! :)

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  8. T YOU ALWAYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! =)

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