For decades it’s been widely assumed that authors need representation from an agent in order to get their books published. While that may be true in many cases, there are instances where book...
Articles for Middle Grade Fiction Authors
Many of us look to literary agents to sell our manuscripts to publishers. The hope is that those agents have built the right connections with influential editors so we can launch our careers...
31 Daily Middle Grade Creative Writing Prompts for August 2019
Starting each day with a blank page can be intimidating. If the ideas don’t flow, panic can set in. Next comes self-doubt, and then writer’s block is right around the corner. Utilizing a...
The ability to write faster is critical for professional writers and amateur writers alike, and it’s something I’ve struggled with my entire career. There are days when I can hit 1000 words per...
Though there are several online sources that provide information about author income, there is very little about middle grade author income. Still, it’s important for us to look any available data...
Middle grade books serve as the bridge between chapter books and young adult (YA) literature. Publishers, booksellers, librarians, and teachers typically define middle grade as books that are...