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The Taguien Cycle aims to fill a significant gap in the young adult fantasy market, which currently lacks engaging offerings. With fantasy series drawing immense popularity, this proposal outlines essential elements that contribute to a hit narrative, including the hero, ally, teacher, adversary, and thrilling twists. By exploring relatable characters with unique skills and journeys, the series can captivate young adult readers. Strategic decisions regarding authorship will pave the way for a compelling, enchanting exploration of territories and battles in a richly imagined world.
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The Taguien Cycle A Series for Young Adults Judy Lew, Project Editor
Rationale • Lucerne currently has no offering for young adults • Fantasy series have been hits in this hard-to-please market • Customers are turning to other publishers to meet demand Need to decide whether to offer the series to one author or to multiple writers
Characteristics of a Hit Fantasy • A hero • An ally • A teacher • An adversary • An innocent • A problem • A journey • A skill or power • A battle • A twist
The Hero • Reluctant rebel • Innately sympathetic • Untested potential Nic Meiner, used with permission
The Teacher • Does not have to be human • Can be young or old • Can be male or female • Can be beautiful or ugly • Is wise, but can have flaws • Uses powers for good CONTRAST WITH ADVERSARY ON SLIDE 6
The Adversary • Has the same form as the teacher • Can be young or old • Can be male or female • Can be beautiful or ugly • Is wise, but seriously flawed • Uses powers for evil
The Journey • Goals • Challenges • Quests • Tasks
Resources For more information about the authors and books mentioned in this presentation, visit these Web sites: EoinColfer: www.eoincolfer.com Madeleine L’Engle: www.madeleinelengle.com Diana Wynne Jones: www.dianawynnejones.com Garth Nix: www.garthnix.co.uk Christopher Paolini: www.alagaesia.com J.K. Rowling: www.jkrowling.com Jonathan Stroud: www.bartimaeustrilogy.com