Writing

Creating the perfect pace in your middle grade novel doesn’t take magic, but these tips and techniques will guide you to your goal.

Crafting a strong middle grade voice takes focus and time, and analyzing other great middle grade authors for specific ideas.

Middle grade fiction is a unique age category with distinct characteristics and elements. Does your manuscript fit the mold?

Give your main character control of the plot through the choices they make at the three turning point scenes.

To make an important character trait memorable, give your reader an unexpected delight.

One writing tool to bring out your protagonist’s core foundation is ‘Reverence For’.

One tool to deliberately strengthen your character is to give them an eye patch.

The key to a connectable character driven story is to make it motive driven. Driving your plot with motive makes it shine.

Intentionally crafting your main character’s arc of change will build connections with your reader and provide for a very satisfying story ending.