Posts tagged with 'kat-b'
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 20185 Sporty YA Books That Will Leave You Cheering
Kat BrzozowskiIf you’re anything like me, you spent your childhood inhaling a whole slew of sports movies. Little Big League (that’s the one where the kid owns the Twins). Rookie of the Year (that’s the one where the kid’s arm makes an awesome ratchet noise when he pitches). The Little Giants (that’s the football one). There’s nothing like a great sports story. The tension. The ... Read More -
Tuesday, March 13th, 20183 YA Female Character Tropes That Can See Themselves Out ASAP
Kat BrzozowskiLet’s face it—even though we’re living in the golden age of young adult fiction (I just decided this is true, you’re welcome), there are certain plotlines we see over and over. The star-crossed lovers. The hero destined to save the world. The big misunderstanding. For me, part of the fun of YA is seeing how authors reimagine these tropes over and over (for a defense of ... Read More -
Friday, February 2nd, 20185 Things Book Lovers Want for Valentine's Day
Kat BrzozowskiValentine’s Day. The day that we all celebrate who we love, whether it’s a romantic partner, a best friend, or ourselves. Maybe you’re trying to come up with the perfect something for that special person in your life, and maybe that special person in your life, like you, loves books.Here are five romantic gestures that book lovers will adore for V-Day (and don’t worry if ... Read More -
Monday, January 29th, 2018Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Writing and Paragraph Length
Kat BrzozowskiThere are many aspects of writing that you hear discussed again and again. Voice. Character. Plot. Dialogue. But let’s talk about one part of craft that you may not have thought about recently (or ever?): Paragraph length. Ok. Did you fall asleep? I hope you’re still with me. I know this topic may sound dry, but I promise you that careful consideration of how long your paragraphs are ... Read More -
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018The First Three Things Editors Notice
Kat BrzozowskiIt’s no secret that editors spend a lot of time reading. On the subway. At our desks. Over dinner. In the shower (I haven’t done this yet, but if I could figure out a way to do it without ruining my book or manuscript, I would totally do it). Since we read so much every day, our editor eyes home in on specific things (we have special homing-in ... Read More -
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017Super-Specific Book Recommendations (Part II)
Kat BrzozowskiScrambling to finish up your holiday shopping? The feeling is mutual. We’ve got recommendations for all of the book lovers in your life.It’s time for Part II of our super-specific book recommendation series! (If you missed Part I, catch it here!) Looking for a super-specific book recommendation? Submit what you’re looking for in the comments below and we’ll try to provide one! Read More -
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
Super-Specific Book Recommendations (Part I)
Kat BrzozowskiAs an editor, I’m the go-to gal for everyone I know who loves to read and wants to know what to read next. I have a list of books prepared for all situations—for friends going on vacation, for family members who love mysteries but hate books about missing kids (hi, Mom!), for colleagues looking to branch out into new genres.And if your needs are really specific, have ... Read More -
Tuesday, November 28th, 2017How to Speak Publishing (Part III)
Kat BrzozowskiLet’s face it—sometimes editors, agents, and authors sound like they’re speaking a foreign language. There’s so much publishing jargon to keep straight! We’ve covered some publishing terms in the first two posts of this series, and now we’re back to decode publishing lingo once again.Launch & Launch Meetings We all know that publishing a book takes a long time—at least a year ... Read More -
Tuesday, November 14th, 2017Celebrate International Girls Day with These Four Kick-Butt Female YA Characters
Kat BrzozowskiI love to read novels about young women who are taking the world by storm, whether they’re making a difference in their small town or saving the whole world from destruction. To celebrate International Girls Day, I’ve rounded up four novels that feature badass young ladies paving their own way in the world.Heartless by Marissa MeyerYou may think you know the Queen of Hearts, but until you ... Read More -
Tuesday, October 24th, 2017A Broadway Buff's Guide to YA
Kat BrzozowskiIt’s not a secret at Swoon HQ that I am the resident musical theater lover. I grew up listening to “West Side Story” and “The Music Man,” and my sister and I once reenacted the whole “Mary Poppins” movie in real time. (We had the movie memorized. My sister’s older, so she got to play Mary, obviously). Now that I live in New York, I go to see ... Read More
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