Medallion Press today announced the launch of its new Ya-Ya line of fiction
and nonfiction for young adult readers ages 13-18. Not only is the Ya-Ya
line intended for teen readers, but the titles in the imprint will actually
be written by teen authors. This is the first time, in my knowledge that
teen writers are being courted specifically by a publisher. It's an interesting
concept.
“Helen Rosburg [Medallion's publisher] wanted to provide young adults
with a voice, with the ability to tell stories to others in their age range,
instead of adults writing for young adults, young adults are writing for
young adults,” explained Paul Ohlson, Medallion director of sales and marketing.
Every genre already offered in Medallion’s publishing program will be offered
through its Ya-Ya imprint. The St. Charles, Ill. press is best known for
romance fiction but also publishes fiction and nonfiction in a variety
of genres, including young adult novels written by adult authors.
Submission guidelines for Medallion's Ya-Ya imprint are posted on the
company’s
Web site. The press hasn't announced how many Ya-Ya titles will be
published each season, or when the first book in the new line will be released.
Any teen writers want a direct line to publishing's gold ring? This might be your ticket!
Any teen writers want a direct line to publishing's gold ring? This might be your ticket!
Comments
Mechelle Fogelsong said on Saturday, July 10, 2010:
When these youths reach age 19, will Mecallion continue to publish their work? Will they move them into a different publishing imprint?
Even teens who are aspiring authors hope to make a CAREER out of writing, rather than becoming a one-hit wonder. You know what I'm saying?
Leah Goodreau said on Tuesday, July 13, 2010:
I agree with Mechelle, I'd be interested to know how or if the contracts made with these young authors differ from the rest of the authors represented by the publisher.
Also, as a young adult, I've considered writing books that aren't strictly YA literature. I wonder how this arrangement would deal with that.
Lora Negrito said on Wednesday, July 14, 2010:
I have students who would be highly interested in this. Many do not think that "regular" agents/publishing companies won't take them seriously because they are young. I will definitely pass this on.
harley williamson said on Friday, October 28, 2011:
i am currently looking for an agent or publishing company to look at a work of mine. i am 14 yrs. old and working on writing a teen fiction/romance novel similiar to the works of sarah dessen and laurelene mcdaniel. if anyone wants to see wat i have so far email me. thx