Today's post features a blogroll of fabulous resources for middle grade writers. I've included a few notes, but be sure to click on those you links you want to dig into a little deeper!
Basics of Middle Grade
Middle Grade Novel Structure - Identifying the middle grade target audience and more!
Developing a compelling Middle Grade Fiction Premise - Remember what it was like to be 12 :)
3 Key Components of Middle Grade Novels - Characters on a mission, facing challenges, and growing!
Middle Grade Character Development
21 Characteristics of a Perfect Middle Grade Protagonist - Evokes sympathy, has a strong motivation, is complex....the list goes on!
Tropes & Tips for Middle Grade Fiction Writers: Great resource for ideas and for avoiding cliches.
Marketing Middle Grade Books
How to Learn the Market for Middle Grade Fiction - Read relevant middle grade literature, engage in complexity, make room for diversity, and remember what kids are reading for.
Darn Good Writing Advice
Dramatic Arc Archives from Kidlit - This website is chock-full of information, useful for any writer, but specifically targeting middle grade authors.
Happy Writing!
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