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Meeting Readers as Equals: Writing YA Without Talking Down

In this workshop, Shane Arbuthnott will teach you how to meet your young readers as equals, building a foundation of respect for your audience.

Part of the Writes of Spring programming series.

This program is conducted through Zoom. Please register to receive a reminder, the evaluation, and any resources.

Click the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87280378196 

This program is offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild.

Writing books for young audiences can be a difficult balancing act. On the one hand, there are real developmental differences in how young readers process information compared to adults. On the other hand, no other audience is so sensitive to hints of condescension or pandering. In this workshop, Shane will teach you how to meet your readers as equals, building a foundation of respect for your audience. The workshop will highlight important facts to keep in mind when writing for younger readers, as well as techniques to make the experience rewarding both for your readers and for yourself as a writer.

Presenter information: Shane Arbuthnott is the author of Guardians of Porthaven as well as the Molly Stout series. His novels have been nominated for multiple awards, including the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for his debut novel, Dominion. His short fiction has appeared in On Spec and Open Spaces. Shane grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and now lives in Regina with his family. For more information on Shane and his books, visit www.shanearbuthnott.com.

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