Showcase: Writing in Multiple Genres and Age Categories
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Neuro and Mental Diversity in Middle Grade Fiction
Weird. Dumb. Cry baby. Cold. Strange. Crazy. Irritating. Distant. Frustrating. Dense. Scary. Stupid. Confusing. Sad. Difficult. Pathetic. Unfriendly. Freak. These are some of the names myself and my children with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD, autism, and other issues have been called throughout our lives. Names that are sadly too...
Animals in Middle Grade
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Writing Scary Books for Children
People often seem surprised by the idea of children’s horror. It strikes them as an oxymoron. Children’s novels are supposed to be sweet and safe – say the adults. But when given a chance to think about it, even adults who initially balk at the idea of children’s horror often...
LIVE Blog: Maximizing Suspense in Your Story
“I couldn’t put the book down.” “A real page-turner!” “I stayed up late to find out what happened next.” Compliments like these can make an author’s day. But how can we create the kinds of stories that receive such enthusiastic reviews? One way is by maximizing suspense. In his book...
Writing Dark Fairy Tales for Middle Grade
Growing up, I was a voracious reader. I loved nothing more than wandering through a strange new world full of magic and fantastical creatures. Needless to say, fairy tales were a constant staple of my literary diet. So, it isn’t surprising that my own books tend to remind readers of...
Your Voicey Middle Grade Voice
Anyone who writes for kids has probably heard some comment about their “voice” at some point. I personally have heard all three of these phrases from critique partners, agents, and editors: “I love the main character’s voice!” “This voice is too voicey.” “It’s not voicey enough.” Is voicey actually even...
The Importance of Neurodiverse Characters in MG
Sally J. Pla, author of The Someday Birds, talks with us in a podcast about the importance of neurodiverse characters in MG. Questions? Comments? Leave us a note below!
Writing for Middle Grade
In the spring of 2016, during my first-ever author panel, the moderator asked a question that gave me pause. “Why do you write about death?” For a moment, I was flummoxed. I didn’t think of Counting Thyme as a book about death. I thought of my debut middle grade novel...
Writing Tough Topics in MG fiction
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