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You’ve worked hard to write your middle grade novel, and now you’re ready to sell it to a publisher.…
October 16, 2023You’ve worked hard to write your middle grade novel, and now you’re ready to sell it to a publisher.…
October 16, 2023If you love middle grade novels, you’re probably familiar with some of the unique characteristics of this genre. You…
August 16, 2023As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
August 9, 2023In middle grade novels, do you know what gets my goat? Stories riddled with clichés. Let’s address the elephant…
July 16, 2023When I first started writing, I assumed publishing occurred as writers often presented in Hollywood films. Authors complete a…
June 16, 2023When it comes to writing middle grade fiction, authors might wonder what works best for this 8-12 years old…
April 21, 2023What motivates the main character in your middle grade manuscript? If you struggle to pinpoint what drives them, you…
February 16, 2023Hey, all! Now that the winter holidays are past, it’s high time to focus on goals for the upcoming…
January 16, 2023Last month, I detailed the first half of my journey to publication for my MG/YA sports novel Inside the…
September 16, 2022As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
August 8, 2022“Show, don’t tell” should be the mantra of every writer, especially Middle Grade authors. What is ‘Telling’? Telling is…
July 16, 2022I recently read a few middle grade novels I could not put down, even when sleep called loud and…
May 18, 2022You’ve poured hours into building a plot, developing characters, and revising. Now that your baby is written, how do…
April 16, 2022Kids love humor, and publishers know it. Face it—parents love humor too. That’s why knowing how to add a…
March 11, 2022Students in my second-grade classroom love reading funny books. There is a bit of science behind the attraction. Laughter…
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