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8 Contemporary YA Standalone Novels I Grew Up Reading That Still Bring All the Feels
Contemporary young adult fiction has come a long way since I was a, well, young adult—but these books have stayed with me.
Joyce Chua
May 85 min read
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How to Create Main Characters That Readers Will Love, Root For, and Remember
Crafting characters that will make your readers cry and cheer for them requires you to understand them deeply—inside and out. Here are my tips on writing real, relatable, and unforgettable characters.
Joyce Chua
Apr 266 min read
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Children of the Desert Q&A—Part I: Inspiration, Influences, and Inception
Answering your burning questions about my Chinese fantasy trilogy, starting with world-building and initial concepts!
Joyce Chua
Apr 205 min read
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Women in Creative Fields—Why We Should Be Both Jo March and Amy March
Jo March made me believe that it was possible to earn a living as a writer as long as I held on to that dream. So I set out to make a career out of my passion. Was that the right decision?
Joyce Chua
Apr 135 min read
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