Always wanted to write a book, but not sure where to start? Can’t quite make it to the end? Or not sure what to do with a finished manuscript?

Whether writing for fun or looking to build a career, bestselling author Ally Carter is ready to answer writers’ questions with encouragement and humor.

Filled with practical tips and helpful advice for aspiring writers at any stage of their careers, this guide offers a behind-the-scenes look at how books get made, from idea to publication, and gives insight into the writing processes of some of the biggest and most talented YA authors today.

With contributions from Jesse Andrews, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Black, Sarah Rees Brennan, Z Brewer, Rachel Caine, Soman Chainani, Cassandra Clare, Dhonielle Clayton, Jay Coles, Zoraida Córdova, Melissa de la Cruz, Elizabeth Eulberg, Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Alan Gratz, Shannon Hale, Kody Keplinger, Gordon Korman, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, Julie Murphy, Daniel José Older, Stephanie Perkins, Carrie Ryan, Eliot Schrefer, Maggie Stiefvater, and Kiersten White.