![]() ![]() We all know people who never seem to catch a break. Even if a story is true, it won't feel true if only sad things occur. It seems counterintuitive, but if you’re writing something serious or edgy, you need to plan several un-serious moments throughout the story, or readers will reject the book altogether.ġ. She is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, which came in handy when writing Bruised (Abrams/Amulet Books, March 2013). By day she works in the film and TV business. Sarah lives in California with her magician husband and their son. If you write dark or serious tales, these are good things to consider. I'm a big fan of dark stories, but I have noticed that when it's all dark all the time it lessons my enjoyment. ![]() By Sarah Skilton, Please welcome YA author (and literary agency sister) Sarah Skilton to the blog today to chat with us about why even serious books need a little laughter now and then. ![]()
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