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Ellen Potter: On a Folktale Inspiring New Middle-Grade Fiction
Interviews

Ellen Potter: On a Folktale Inspiring New Middle-Grade Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
Ben Acker: On Writing Scary Stories for Middle-Grade Readers
Interviews

Ben Acker: On Writing Scary Stories for Middle-Grade Readers

By Robert Lee Brewer
Inspiration vs. Perspiration: Where Do Middle-Grade Fiction Ideas Come From?
Children's

Inspiration vs. Perspiration: Where Do Middle-Grade Fiction Ideas Come From?

By Melissa Dassori
Darcy Marks: On the Afterlife As Setting
Interviews

Darcy Marks: On the Afterlife As Setting

By Robert Lee Brewer
Lora Senf: On Trusting Children With Middle Grade Fiction
Interviews

Lora Senf: On Trusting Children With Middle Grade Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
Lost Boys: Writing Middle-Grade Fiction for the Next Generation of Men
Children's

Lost Boys: Writing Middle-Grade Fiction for the Next Generation of Men

By Tom Phillips
A.F. Steadman: On Being a Visual Writer
Interviews

A.F. Steadman: On Being a Visual Writer

By Robert Lee Brewer
How to Write About Grief for Children (and Adults) in Fiction
Children's

How to Write About Grief for Children (and Adults) in Fiction

By Don Handfield and Joshua Malkin
5 Tips for Writing Friendships in Middle-Grade Fiction
Children's

5 Tips for Writing Friendships in Middle-Grade Fiction

By Adam Borba
Why We Should Read Middle Grade Fiction as Adults
Children's

Why We Should Read Middle Grade Fiction as Adults

By Michael Woodson
Gayle Forman: On Challenging Your Gut
Interviews

Gayle Forman: On Challenging Your Gut

By Robert Lee Brewer
Stephan Pastis: On the Importance of Humor in Middle Grade Fiction
Interviews

Stephan Pastis: On the Importance of Humor in Middle Grade Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
Drawing the Line for Withholding Secrets in Young Adult and Middle-Grade Novels
Children's

Drawing the Line for Withholding Secrets in Young Adult and Middle Grade Novels

By Ren Koppel Torres
Payal Doshi: On Letting Rejection Bring You Clarity
Interviews

Payal Doshi: On Letting Rejection Bring You Clarity

By Robert Lee Brewer
Rajani LaRocca: On Letting Your Synopsis Guide Your Writing
Interviews

Rajani LaRocca: On Letting Your Synopsis Guide Your Writing

By Robert Lee Brewer
Motive Magic for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Writer
Children's

Motive Magic for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Writer

By Ren Koppel Torres
How to Write Middle Grade Fiction That Is Compelling and Compassionate
Children's

How to Write Middle Grade Fiction That Is Compelling And Compassionate

By Alyson Gerber
Lynn Painter: On Rom-Coms and Escapism
Interviews

Lynn Painter: On Rom-Coms and Escapism

By Robert Lee Brewer
Luke X. Cunningham: A Writer's Hopes for Their Readers
Interviews

Luke X. Cunningham: A Writer's Hopes for Their Readers

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Children's

7 Tips for Developing a Compelling Middle-Grade Fiction Premise

By Fleur Bradley
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Interviews

Fleur Bradley: Finding Joy in the Writing Process

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Young Adult

From YA to YEAH: 4 Ways to Keep Teen & Young Adult Readers Hooked

By Ren Koppel Torres
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Horror

Playing with Common Horror Tropes for Comedic Effect

By Jonathan Rosen
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Publishing Insights

Spotlight on MG and YA Fiction: Agents Answer Burning Questions About Today's Industry Trends

By Cris Freese