Kiri Jorgensen

Knowing when, where, and how to build tension in your middle grade story will help connect your reader tightly to your protagonist.

One tool to strengthen your protagonist is to apply the appropriate middle grade developmental stages to their character.

Using flashbacks and moment memories effectively will create a strong depth of character.

Motive can be divided into two sides—conscious motive, and instinctual responses. As writers, we need to strengthen both sides.

The third and final turning point scene of your middle grade novel is the Epiphany Scene. Make it as powerful as possible.