YA writing tips

Journalling for Mental Health & Story Ideas

Jessi Vee / 05/11/2025

YA stories live on emotion and honesty. When you understand your own feelings, your characters’ emotions ring true. A panic attack you write about today might turn into a storm scene tomorrow. A friendship fight could become your novel’s heart. Journalling gives you emotional truth — the kind readers recognise as real.

Next Gen Narratives

Cliffhangers, Chaos, and Gen Z Pacing

Jessi Vee / 30/07/2025

Remember when you could take your time and let things simmer in your story? Yeah, that’s not a thing anymore. Today’s readers—especially the Gen Z crowd—are looking for a quick payoff. If you don’t hook them within the first couple of pages, you might lose them forever. That means your pacing needs to be relentless.