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Interested in writing for teen girls? Sign up for one of Lauren's
online classes! The classes are fun and informative, and her students
have gone on to sign with top agents, including Nadia Cornier of
Firebrand Literary, Rachel Vater of Lowenstein-Yost, Jenny Bent of
Trident Media, and Ethan Ellenberg of The Ethan Ellenberg Literary
Agency. Other students have gone on to sell novels to Simon and
Schuster and Five Star Press!

Check the home page for when the next one is starting, or email Lauren
for more information.

The Buzz on Lauren's Classes:

"Having heard wonderful things about Lauren Barnholdt's "How to write YA
Chick Lit" online course, I was eager to experience the class. I'm happy to report my experience could not have been better. I learned
tons about the business of writing YA and also received valuable
feedback on my manuscript and query letter. Because of this class, I finally got the courage to start a massive querying blitz and received
my first request for a partial in just five days!"

"Lauren's critiques have given my work added perspective and focus."

"The class gave me the push I needed to seriously pursue my ambition to write a YA novel. Even though I'm only in the beginning stages of my book, Lauren's knowledge and industry experience helped me gain tons of insight into the process. It's no surprise that so many of her students
go on to get agents and be published, and I hope to follow in their
footsteps!"

"Lauren covers a remarkable range of pertinent information. This class will prove valuable to you whether you are a new writer or an
experienced writer who happens to be new to the specialized world of teen chick lit."

"Lauren's class is one of the best things I have done as a writer. I found myself paired with another writer with a very similar style, and a similar mindset as far as writing is concerned. I would take her
class again in a minute. My advice to those sitting on the fence is, do it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain with Lauren's class. She is an apt teacher and advisor, and you will learn more than you ever dreamed possible."

"Great discussions! Great critiquing! Great networking! Great class!"

"Lauren, your class really helped me get the ball rolling. I've wanted to write a YA novel for a long time but always put that idea aside. Your class got me started on one and kept me hustling along, writing the first chapters. Then the critiques by you and a buddy in the class helped much more. I've finished the book now and am working on revisions. Thanks
so much for your excellent class."

"Lauren is a gifted, personable and inspiring instructor. Her insider info was extremely valuable."

"Lauren's classes are the place to be for writers who want a push into daily practice and perhaps even the ranks of the published. Her critiques are excellent, and her knowledge of the market, the industry and genre
trends is spot-on. Word about Lauren's classes has gotten around, and your classmates are likely to be other authors on the verge of making their big break."