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Mastering Narrative Voice in Young Adult Fiction with Caroline de Lacvivier

$75.00


Single Day Workshop
Saturday, May 9th 2026 1-4PM

Writing for young readers is uniquely significant because they are, in Lois Lowry’s words, “still becoming.” At the heart of the young adult genre is narrative voice, that elusive element that draws a reader in and creates a sense of intimacy and emotional connection to a character and their world. In this one-day seminar, we tackle the fundamentals of voice by studying theoretical and craft-based texts on the subject, analyzing passages from classic and contemporary YA literature, and engaging in writing exercises that help us experiment with and refine our own narrative voices. Together, we will establish a taxonomy of narrative perspectives, mapping the benefits and limitations of each. Drawing on passages from a diverse cross-section of character-driven YA novels, each exemplifying a different narrative perspective, we will study how YA novelists deploy elements of craft to bring a young protagonist and their world to life. We will then take what we’ve learned and apply it to our own writing with the help of creative prompts.

By the end of this three-hour seminar, participants will leave with a clear understanding of the major narrative perspectives in YA fiction and a practical set of tools for honing voice in their own projects.


Single Day Workshop
Saturday, May 9th 2026 1-4PM

Writing for young readers is uniquely significant because they are, in Lois Lowry’s words, “still becoming.” At the heart of the young adult genre is narrative voice, that elusive element that draws a reader in and creates a sense of intimacy and emotional connection to a character and their world. In this one-day seminar, we tackle the fundamentals of voice by studying theoretical and craft-based texts on the subject, analyzing passages from classic and contemporary YA literature, and engaging in writing exercises that help us experiment with and refine our own narrative voices. Together, we will establish a taxonomy of narrative perspectives, mapping the benefits and limitations of each. Drawing on passages from a diverse cross-section of character-driven YA novels, each exemplifying a different narrative perspective, we will study how YA novelists deploy elements of craft to bring a young protagonist and their world to life. We will then take what we’ve learned and apply it to our own writing with the help of creative prompts.

By the end of this three-hour seminar, participants will leave with a clear understanding of the major narrative perspectives in YA fiction and a practical set of tools for honing voice in their own projects.

About Caroline

Caroline de Lacvivier writes speculative fiction for children and adults. Her work is published in The Iowa Review, The Harvard Advocate, and The Normal School. In 2017, she received an Honorable Mention in Glimmer Train’s short story award for new writers. In 2015, she received her MFA in creative writing from Boston University. Now living in Salem, MA, she writes for a cancer hospital by day and writes her young adult novel by night.

Scholarship

We are proud to offer a fully funded seat in each of our classes. To apply, send a cover letter and CV to info@littleniceworkshop.com and include the class you’d like to attend in the subject line.