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Read more about the article Writing Sequels, Developing Your Dystopian World: An Encore Guest Post by Madeline Dyer

Writing Sequels, Developing Your Dystopian World: An Encore Guest Post by Madeline Dyer

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 27, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Serialized Fiction/Writing
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Tips from YA dystopian author Madeline Dyer on deepening worldbuilding and incorporating new genres into a sequel.

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Read more about the article Evil Wins

Evil Wins

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 15, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/International/Portugal/Writing
  • Post comments:16 Comments

A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.

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Read more about the article I’m Going to AWP!

I’m Going to AWP!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 9, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
  • Post comments:4 Comments

A preview of my two accepted panels at the February 2017 conference of AWP, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs.

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Read more about the article Answers for Aspiring Teen Authors from Madeline Dyer

Answers for Aspiring Teen Authors from Madeline Dyer

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 3, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
  • Post comments:4 Comments

With dystopian author Madeline Dyer, taking questions from teen writers and others who want to learn more about writing and the publishing industry.

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Read more about the article Weird Little Movies

Weird Little Movies

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:July 28, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/International/Languages/Writing
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Hollywood blockbusters based on YA novels vs. quirky indie films, many of them from other countries with English subtitles: Why we need the latter, too.

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Read more about the article Original Sin

Original Sin

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:July 8, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
  • Post comments:8 Comments

This is not what I wanted to return home to -- the images of two African-American men gunned down by white police officers in as many days. We protest the…

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Read more about the article Where to Invade Next and What to Translate Next

Where to Invade Next and What to Translate Next

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:June 18, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/International/Portugal
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Discussing a popular young adult book from Portugal, A Lua de Joana, in the context of that country's decision to decriminalize drugs.

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Read more about the article Wrapping Up the YASH Spring 2016 Contest (and an Unscientific Survey)

Wrapping Up the YASH Spring 2016 Contest (and an Unscientific Survey)

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:April 6, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Lego/Writing
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Thank you to all the people who took part in the Spring 2016 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt! The turnout was huge, including dozens of people who commented to enter my…

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Read more about the article It’s Here! The YASH Spring 2016 Contest!

It’s Here! The YASH Spring 2016 Contest!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 29, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Lego/Writing
  • Post comments:160 Comments

My post for the 2016 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt, with bonus content and a chance to win prizes.

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Read more about the article Good News for Surviving Santiago!

Good News for Surviving Santiago!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 13, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
  • Post comments:5 Comments

Announcing honors for Surviving Santiago from two independent-publishing organizations and the Bank Street College of Education.

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