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By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/14/2016
Four writing tips to make your middle-grade adventure novel a book children can't put down.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/march-15-richard-ungar-4-keys-to-middle-grade
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/21/2016
There are several key differences between these two types of novels.
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-key-differences-between-middle-grade-vs-young-adult
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/12/2016
Find holes in your story by using a novel journal.
http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/09/hunting-story-holes-using-novel-journal/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 7/13/2016
Here are some tips on how to write LGBTQ parents in your middle grade novel.
http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2016/05/writing-about-middle-graders-with-lgbtq.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/26/2015
What are the key differences between a novel for 8-12 year olds and one for teens?
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-key-differences-between-middle-grade-vs-young-adult
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/22/2015
Get ready for National Novel Writing Month.
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2015/10/your-nanowrimo-tuneup.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 7/20/2015
What's the difference between chapter books and middle grades?
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 7/2/2015
The world of middle-grade aged children provides many opportunities to introduce an LGBT character.
http://www.leewind.org/2015/05/mary-e-cronins-workshop-on-gay-lgbt.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 5/21/2015
Create an image system for novels in verse to tie together the plot and increase characterization.
http://www.ekristinanderson.com/?p=13068
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 1/12/2015
There are many advantages to outlining your novel before beginning to write.
http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/outlining-your-novel/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/13/2014
Lana Popovic has switched agencies to Chalberg Sussman and is actively looking for new middle-grade and young adult clients.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/literary-agent-spotlight-lana-popovic-of-chalberg-sussman
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/5/2014
Heather Alexander has switched from editor to agent and is now representing picture book through young adult authors at Pippin Properties.
http://www.kidlit411.com/2014/11/Kidlit411-Agent-Spotlight-Heather-Alexander.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 11/29/2014
Rich Richter has joined the Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Agency and represents picture books through new adult.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/63934-rick-richter-joins-zachary-shuster-harmsworth-agency.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/16/2014
What are the key differences between middle grade and young adult novels?
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-key-differences-between-middle-grade-vs-young-adult
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/14/2014
Here are a few things not to put in your opening pages.
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-not-to-start-novel-four-things-to.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/12/2014
Why you should (and shouldn't!) write humorous novels.
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-write-funny-novelsand-why-you.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/1/2014
Leon Husock, associate agent at L. Perkins Agency is looking for middle grade and young adult authors.
http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/agent-looking-to-build-list-6/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 8/6/2014
Whitley Abell of Inklings Literary is looking for middle-grade and young adult books.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/new-literary-agent-alert-whitley-abell-of-inklings-literary
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 7/31/2014
Make your middle-grade novel unputdownable.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/march-15-richard-ungar-4-keys-to-middle-grade
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 7/24/2014
Alexander Slater of Trident Media Group is looking for children's, middle-grade, and young adult authors.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/new-literary-agent-alert-alexander-slater-of-trident-media-group
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 7/16/2014
To capture the tween reader, your book needs to have an authentically tween voice.
http://kidswriterjfox.blogspot.com/2014/06/creating-believable-tween-voice-guest.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 6/1/2014
Middle-graders are becoming independent and starting to solve problems on their own or with limited help.
http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/05/guest-post-giveaway-kami-kinard-on.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 4/13/2014
Here are some tips for writing nonfiction for the middle-grade level.
http://middlegrademarch.com/2014/03/23/writing-middle-grade-non-fiction-by-carmella-van-fleet/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 3/9/2014
Middle graders learn about these common literary themes in their language arts class.
http://networkedblogs.com/U7o9l
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/14/2013
No matter what age group you're writing for, it helps to know the characteristics of your audience.
http://pubs.cde.ca.gov/tcsii/documentlibrary/characteristicsmg.aspx
