Acting On Emotion
In middle grade fiction, your main character’s emotional responses need to be complete and connectable.
First Page Impressions
The very first page of your manuscript makes promises to your reader about character, motive, and plot. Make the first page shine.
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Raccoon Summer
Introducing our middle grade historical animal novel Raccoon Summer by Betty Vanderwielen.
Connecting Motive and Theme
Connecting your protagonist’s choices and motives to the story theme will also connect your readers.
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Pacing in Middle Grade
Creating the perfect pace in your middle grade novel doesn’t take magic, but these tips and techniques will guide you to your goal.
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The Cassandra Curse
The Cassandra Curse by Hope Bolinger is quirky upper middle grade speculative fiction that will make you laugh and make you kind.
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Middle Grade Voice
Crafting a strong middle grade voice takes focus and time, and analyzing other great middle grade authors for specific ideas.
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Best Friends Playbook
Best Friends Playbook by A.W. Downer is a lower middle grade contemporary that combines football, princesses, and lots of imagination.
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Uniquely Middle Grade
Middle grade fiction is a unique age category with distinct characteristics and elements. Does your manuscript fit the mold?
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Character In Control
Give your main character control of the plot through the choices they make at the three turning point scenes.
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