CHECKING in with YOU

This blog has been such fun. I’ve truly enjoyed writing it, reading what others on A3 wrote, and occasionally getting to meet a reader in real life (okay, so that’s only happened once, and it was kind of awkward at the time, but it counts).

I have to confess, though, that sometimes I’m not entirely sure what you want to read about here. I research ‘middle grade writers’ and ‘middle grade trends’ and the like. I go to book talks and local libraries and SCBWI meetups.

In spite of doing all these things, I think it’s time – probably  long overdue, in fact – that I put this out there and ask a question: What do you, aspiring middle grade author, want to know about writing for this genre?

Are you curious about characterization? Awestruck by agents? Plodding through plotting? Or are you battling writer’s block?

Click this link to fill out the survey form and tell us what you’re looking for. We will do everything we can to help.

Happy writing! Introduce yourself in the comments below, follow me on Instagram at @klmckinneywrites, or like my Facebook page, Kell McKinney.

Kell McKinney earned a B.A. in journalism from the University of Oklahoma and an M.S. in documentary studies from the University of North Texas. She’s a part-time copywriter, double-time mom and wife, and spends every free minute writing and/or hunting for her car keys. Connect with her on Twitter @Kell_McK or kellmckinney.com.