How to Write Middle Grade Fiction That Is Compelling And Compassionate
All writers need to know their audience, and that s especially true for middle grade fiction. In this post, author Alyson Gerber offers up tips for writers on how to write middle grade fiction that is compelling AND compassionate.
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Jun 3, 2021
Growing up, I thought I was too loud, too much, not smart enough, or good enough to matter. By the time I was seven, my undiagnosed ADHD was wreaking havoc on every part of my life. From 11 to 13, I was also trapped in a back brace 23 hours a day, seven days a week to treat my scoliosis. It felt like I was taking up too much space in the world, and food started to take up all the space in my mind.
There s been a recent shift in the publishing industry, but it s still slow-going. Award-winning author Lavie Tidhar has tips to become active editors.
Deb Caletti: On Exploring the Art-versus-Artist Debate
In this article, award-winning Deb Caletti explains how her latest young adult novel, One Great Lie, tackles a hot-button topic, and why you shouldn t shy away from serious themes for young adults.
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Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, a finalist for the National Book Award, and
A Heart in a Body in the World, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. She lives with her family in Seattle. Visit her at DebCaletti.com.
Deb Caletti
In this post, Caletti explains how her latest young adult novel,
One Great Lie, tackles a hot-button topic, why you shouldn t shy away from serious themes for young adults, and much more!
There s nothing worse for a reader than a stale, predictable character. Here, award-winning author S. K. Ali shares her top 3 tips for ensuring an engaging cast.