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Writing Middle Grade Fiction

The Magic of Creating a Middle-Grade Novel, by Gloria L. Huang
Children's

The Magic of Creating a Middle-Grade Novel

By Gloria L. Huang
5 Tips for Writing Middle-Grade Romance, by Britnee Meiser
Romance

5 Tips for Writing Middle-Grade Romance

By Britnee Meiser
Living in the In-Between, by Christina Wyman
Children's

Living in the In-Between: Where's the Space Between Poverty and Having Everything in Children's Books?

By Christina Wyman
Balancing a Compelling Story With Life Lessons in Middle-Grade Fiction, by Gayle Forman
Children's

Balancing a Compelling Story With Life Lessons in Middle-Grade Fiction

By Gayle Forman
3 Tips for Writing About the Supernatural for Middle-Grade Readers, by Carol Williams
Horror

3 Tips for Writing About the Supernatural for Middle-Grade Readers

By Carol Williams
How to Write Novels That Engage and Delight Middle School Readers, by Laurie Morrison
Children's

How to Write Novels That Engage and Delight Middle School Readers

By Laurie Morrison
When Mystery and Mythology Collide Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson
Children's

When Mystery and Mythology Collide

By Michael Woodson
Nashae Jones: Writing What My Younger Self Wanted to Read
Children's

Nashae Jones: Writing What My Younger Self Wanted to Read

By Robert Lee Brewer
Laekan Zea Kemp: Writing a Book Series Is Tough
Children's

Laekan Zea Kemp: Writing a Book Series Is Tough

By Robert Lee Brewer
Peter Brown: My Creative Process Is Messy
Science Fiction/Fantasy

Peter Brown: My Creative Process Is Messy

By Robert Lee Brewer
Julie Abe: Refill Your Well and Find Joy in Writing
Science Fiction/Fantasy

Julie Abe: Refill Your Well and Find Joy in Writing

By Robert Lee Brewer
6 Secrets for Writing a Middle-Grade Action-Adventure Novel | Larry Schwarz & Iva-Marie Palmer
Writing Techniques

6 Secrets for Writing a Middle-Grade Action-Adventure Novel

By Larry Schwarz and Iva-Marie Palmer
Celia Krampien: On Transitioning From Picture Books to Middle Grade
Horror

Celia Krampien: On Transitioning From Picture Books to Middle Grade

By Robert Lee Brewer
Katrina Leno: On Switching From Young Adult to Middle Grade
Children's

Katrina Leno: On Switching From Young Adult to Middle Grade

By Robert Lee Brewer
Finding the Sweet Spot for Funny: Writing Humor for Middle-Grade Readers
Children's

Finding the Sweet Spot for Funny: Writing Humor for Middle-Grade Readers

By Jake Wheeler and Jeff Sikaitis
Katherin Nolte: On Making Space for Writing
Children's

Katherin Nolte: On Making Space for Writing

By Robert Lee Brewer
Balancing Humor and Trauma in Middle-Grade Fiction
Children's

Balancing Humor and Trauma in Middle-Grade Fiction

By Mark Goldblatt
M.T. Anderson: On the Connection Between Pets and People
Children's

M.T. Anderson: On the Connection Between Pets and People

By Robert Lee Brewer
Nina Varela: On the Differences Between YA and Middle Grade
Children's

Nina Varela: On the Differences Between YA and Middle Grade

By Robert Lee Brewer
Making Middle-Grade Novels Believable
Children's

Making Middle-Grade Novels Believable

By Elizabeth Raum
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
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
Janet Key: On Letting Your Novel Take Shape
Interviews

Janet Key: On Letting Your Novel Take Shape

By Robert Lee Brewer
A.F. Steadman: On Being a Visual Writer
Interviews

A.F. Steadman: On Being a Visual Writer

By Robert Lee Brewer