I can't say that this is the only book on writing you'll ever need, at least not if you're a serious writer. However, it is pretty comprehensive, covering everything from fiction craft to the publishing industry. To be honest, I havent seen many books that do that.

The advice you get on these topics is quite in depth as well. There is really nothing here that you wouldn't get in an adult writing book. It doesn't dumb the message down just because it has a younger audience. There is little I could find in there that would differentiate it from a book for older writers, perhaps only that the examples are from YA, not adult, fiction and that the authors assume you're not published.

The way it is done, giving advice from both authors in turn, makes it rather like having two books in one. It also means that if one piece of advice doesn't quite fit you, there's always another option.

I've read books about writing before, but even so I found a lot in this that was helpful. I'm desperate now to start writing again. ( )

The title for this book is misleading, as it’s not just a useful book for teens. Writers of all ages would benefit from reading this book! Even if you haven’t yet written a first draft, reading this book gives you good information to make a strong start so that you won’t have to do so much revising later on. If you have written a draft, following the advice packed into this book is sure to make it sparkle. It doesn't stop there, though! That’s only half of the book. The other half is all about getting published—and you’re hearing from authors who both have done it themselves multiple times. This is going to be a resource I’ll use long into the perilous years of adulthood. ( )