Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel
K. L. Going
Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by K. L. Going
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: writing a book for teens isn’t just about putting words on paper. Imagine going to classes where you learn how to make your characters come alive, build exciting stories, and even discover how to get your book published—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This guide provides a comprehensive and structured approach to writing and publishing young adult fiction, styled as a day of high school classes. It offers practical exercises and insights from teen readers, making it suitable for aspiring writers aged 13 to 18. Parents should note that it is an instructional book focused on creative writing techniques and the publishing process.
Why we rated Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel 11LT
Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel is written at a Level 6 reading level across 250 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel as 11LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Writing And Selling The Young Adult Novel explores writing & editing guides, language arts & disciplines, creative writing, and young adult literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about writing & editing guides, language arts & disciplines, creative writing.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781582975153
- Pages
- 250
- Publisher
- Writer's Digest Books
- Published
- April 24, 2008
- Type
- Fiction