Coaching KidLit

Author: Sharon Skinner

Language: en

Genres: Arts, Books, Education, How To

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Episode 52: Writing for Teen Brains with Guest Sam Cameron
Episode 52
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026

In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Sharon Skinner welcomes back former high school teacher, book coach, and writer Sam Cameron to delve into the intricacies of writing for teens by understanding the teenage brain. Drawing from her teaching and coaching experiences, Sam explores how teen brain chemistry affects their curiosity, need for agency, and intensity of emotions. The discussion covers techniques for ensuring teen characters drive the story, the importance of presenting authentic interiority and emotional experiences, and strategies for preventing adult characters from overshadowing teens in kid lit narratives. Connect with Sam Online: Website: https://truantpen.com/ Substack: Truant Pen Instagram