Mastering Middle Grade
Pitch Perfect
You’ve worked hard to write your middle grade novel, and now you’re ready to sell it to a publisher.…
October 16, 2023-
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Mastering Middle Grade
Why You should Tackle Tough Topics in Middle Grade Writing
If you love middle grade novels, you’re probably familiar with some of the unique characteristics of this genre. You…
August 16, 2023 -
Kids LitInside the Ten-Foot Line: Conception to Publication Part One
As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
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Mastering Middle Grade
How to Make a Cliché Work for You
In middle grade novels, do you know what gets my goat? Stories riddled with clichés. Let’s address the elephant…
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Mastering Middle Grade
How to Persevere in Your Writing
When I first started writing, I assumed publishing occurred as writers often presented in Hollywood films. Authors complete a…
June 16, 2023 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Elements That Work
When it comes to writing middle grade fiction, authors might wonder what works best for this 8-12 years old…
April 21, 2023 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Motivation
What motivates the main character in your middle grade manuscript? If you struggle to pinpoint what drives them, you…
February 16, 2023 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Five Writing Goals to Start the Year
Hey, all! Now that the winter holidays are past, it’s high time to focus on goals for the upcoming…
January 16, 2023 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Inside the Ten-Foot Line: From Conception to Publication (Part Two)
Last month, I detailed the first half of my journey to publication for my MG/YA sports novel Inside the…
September 16, 2022 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Inside the Ten-Foot Line: From Conception to Publication Part One
As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
August 8, 2022 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Show, Don’t Tell
“Show, don’t tell” should be the mantra of every writer, especially Middle Grade authors. What is ‘Telling’? Telling is…
July 16, 2022 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Hooks
I recently read a few middle grade novels I could not put down, even when sleep called loud and…
May 18, 2022 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Building Platform
You’ve poured hours into building a plot, developing characters, and revising. Now that your baby is written, how do…
April 16, 2022 -
Kids Lit
More Ways to Add Humor to Your Picture Books-Part 2
Kids love humor, and publishers know it. Face it—parents love humor too. That’s why knowing how to add a…
March 11, 2022 -
Kids Lit
Four Ways to Add Humor to Your Picture Books
Students in my second-grade classroom love reading funny books. There is a bit of science behind the attraction. Laughter…
February 8, 2022
