Young worked for TSR in that capacity from September 1984 to 1985, then worked on a local newspaper while editing game modules for TSR as a freelancer. In January 1987, Young began working in TSR's magazine department as the assistant editor for Dungeon Adventures. Dragon magazine won the 1989 Origins Award for "Best Professional Adventure Gaming Magazine of 1989" while she was the editor.
Young served in that role at TSR from September 1984 to 1985, after which she worked on a local newspaper while editing game modules for TSR as a freelancer. In January 1987, Young started working in TSR's magazine department as the assistant editor for Dungeon Adventures. Dragon magazine won the 1989 Origins Award for "Best Professional Adventure Gaming Magazine of 1989" during her tenure as editor.