title: Release the Novel in You: The go-to fiction writing book for teen authors. (P.L.A.Y. with your words)
author:  Gina Conroy 
description: "How do you teach a young person how to write a novel? It's not enough to expose them to good books--although that is essential. And they need more than simply a breakdown of plot. All writers, regardless of their age or level, need to understand the nuances of story, the layers of a character, how to put a scene together as well as how to wordsmith their stories. However, teaching a young person these elements can feel stale and overwhelming. They're driven by their passion--but they need a few rules and parameters to help them build a winning story.<br /><br />Enter Gina Conroy's terrifically fun and creative writing primer for teens-Release the Novel in You! Gina has a heart for teen writers and she's put that heart into crafting a writing instruction book that doesn't feel like a writing instruction book. From its engaging and fun presentation, delightful acronyms, playful look at analyzing a story and application sections, it takes the rules out writing and turns it back into what it should be--fun! Practical and specific, it covers everything from story structure, to characterization, to the hero's journey to writing fixes--everything an intermediate writer needs to take their story from an idea on the page to a novel.<br /><br />I've known Gina for years--watching her learn these very techniques, put them into action in her novels, and help teenagers dive into the world of storycrafting. Her techniques are guaranteed to put the fun back into learning how to write and to release the budding novelist in you!"<br /><br />Susan May Warren<br /><span>RITA and Christy award-winning, best-selling novelist and nationally acclaimed writing coach</span>
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  > This book is dedicated to my parents, Amy and Bill, whose love and pride
  > mean the world to me, to my sister and brother, Claire and Jim, who are a
  > part of me,
  
  > and to my beloved and loving Stephen, who wouldn’t let me quit.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  
  
  The author gratefully acknowledges and warmly thanks:
  
  
  Shirley Cohen, Charlotte Davenport, Frances McClenney, and Linda Verdery for
  being tremendous first teachers who nurtured my love of reading and writing.
  
  
  Ida Dupont, Kathy Farr