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26. Synopsis

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 7/22/2013
Blog: Just the Facts, Ma'am (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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These are a few easy-to-follow tips for writing your synopsis.

http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-word-writers-dread.html

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27. Paranormals

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 7/11/2013
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What type of paranormals are still being acquired?

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2013/06/paranormals.html

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28. Middle Grade Fantasy

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/22/2013
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The buzz from BEA 2013 is that middle grade fantasy is hot.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/57627-bea-2013-middle-grade-buzz-is-fantasy.html

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29. New MG/YA Agent

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/20/2013
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Emma Patterson of Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents is looking to build his list, including mg and ya authors.

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30. Writing in Scenes

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 4/29/2013
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Author Nancy Kress shows how to write your novel scene by scene.

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2013/04/nancy-kress-on-how-to-get-out-of-slush.html

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31. First Page Problems

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 4/27/2013
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What are some ways your book opening can go astray?

http://www.darcypattison.com/first-drafts/5-ways-first-pages-go-wrong/

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32. Blogging for Fiction Writers

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 4/25/2013
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Is it worthwhile to spend the time on keeping up a blog if you write fiction only?

http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-changing-nature-of-blogging-for.html

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33. Why Write MG and YA?

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 3/26/2013
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What are the benefits to the author in writing for pre-teens and teens?

http://utahchildrenswriters.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-joys-of-writing-for-middle.html

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34. Middle-Graders

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 2/8/2013
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If you write middle-grade, you need to know how middle-graders think/act/talk/feel.

http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-ever-middle-grade-writer-should.html

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35. YA/Middle-Grade Best of Awards

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 12/23/2012
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From The Atlantic Wire comes a best-of list by categories.

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2012/12/best-young-adult-books-2012/59641/

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36. New MG/YA Imprint

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 9/25/2012
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Kathy Dawson Books, a new imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, will publish "emotionally driven" MG and YA titles.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/54035-kathy-dawson-gets-imprint-at-penguin-young-readers.html

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37. Publishers Accepting Children's Books

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 9/12/2012
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These three incredibly useful web pages list publishers accepting children's books submissions along with a link to their guidelines.

http://myperfectpitch.com/picture-book-publishers/

http://myperfectpitch.com/childrens-book-publishers-usa/

http://myperfectpitch.com/young-adult-book-publishers/

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38. Opening Scenes

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 9/7/2012
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Five reasons why your opening scene is like a blind date.

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2012/08/5-reasons-why-your-opening-scene-is.html

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39. New MG/YA Publisher

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 9/6/2012
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In addition to books for adults, Jolly Fish Press accepts middle grade and young adult novels.

http://www.jollyfishpress.com/

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40. Strengthen Your Novel

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 8/10/2012
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Thirty one-minute tips to make your novel stronger.

http://www.darcypattison.com/revision/30-days-to-a-stronger-novel/

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41. New MG/YA Agent

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 8/2/2012
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Kathryn Patten, a new agent with Sherre Bykofsky Associates, is interested in acquiring middle grade and YA novels.

http://advicefromacaterpillar.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/new-agent-open-to-mg-and-ya-queries/

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42. Novels in Verse

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/31/2012
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Here's a list of middle grade and young adult novels written in verse.

http://www.sarahtregay.com/novelsinverse.html

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43. Everything You Wanted to Know About Middle Grade Books

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 3/25/2012
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Editor Molly O'Neil talks about what makes a book a middle grade.

http://www.dystel.com/2012/03/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-middle-gradeand-were-willing-to-ask/

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44. What Sells MG Books

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 10/18/2011
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Tools to help increase the sales of your middle-grade novel.

http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-sells-middle-grade-books.html

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45. Middle Grade Voice

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 10/7/2011
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Stacy Whitman of Tu Books explains what makes middle grade, middle grade.

http://1stturningpoint.com/?p=6805

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46. Chapter Books and Graphic Novels

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 10/1/2011
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An explanation of the difference between chapter books and similar age books like easy readers and middle grade, plus a look at graphic novels.

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47. New MG/YA Agent

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 9/20/2011
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Barbara Scott is joining Wordserve and will be accepting middle grade and young adult submissions.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2011/09/new-agent-at-wordserve/

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48. New Children's Publisher