Write Now with Scrivener Episode 51: Lisa Yee, Author of Books for Children and Young Adults
Jun 4, 2025
Lisa Yee, a celebrated author of children's and young adult literature, shares her journey from juggling various jobs to becoming a prolific writer. She delves into her night owl writing routine, the importance of emotional depth in children's books, and her experience of breaking into children's publishing. Lisa discusses the significance of school visits, how illustrations enhance her storytelling, and her innovative use of Scrivener for organizing her work. She also highlights the impact of teachers and librarians in guiding kids to discover books.
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Interactive School Talks
- Lisa loves Q&A during school visits and pressures students to ask questions by telling them to return to class if silent.
- Many kids are already writing and eager to ask about inspiration and ideas.
Reach Gatekeepers On Social Media
- Social platforms reach teachers, librarians, and booksellers rather than the child reader directly.
- Lisa uses Instagram and Facebook to communicate with these gatekeepers who recommend books to kids.
Turning Flaws Into Powers
- The Misfits began as a silly Ballerina Battalion idea and evolved into five awkward kids becoming covert agents.
- Lisa built the series by turning negative traits (like allergies) into useful 'mini superpowers.'
