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Got a special heart for Middle Grade books! Come be inspired and inspire others! Moderator ~ Sheri Larsen
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Middle Grade Lair's Mission within YAlitchat!
Have a love of Middle Grade books? Come be inspired while inspiring others!
It's great being a Young Adult writer, isn't it? But some YA writers, like yourselves, choose to explore other arenas of the KidLit world, including Middle Grade. So here, in our fabulous MG Lair, we'll explore what makes those tween years of pre/post puberty infamous and memorable all at the same time. (Ages 8 -12; grades 3 - 6.)
Some of our agents are now taking submissions for Middle Grade. YAY! So keep that in mind. Please visit our First Pages, Pimp My Scene, Query Kick Around, & Synopsis Repair Groups just as you would for any YA manuscript you might have written. Shine those manuscripts up!!
MG Submission Mailbox Alumnii
Elizabeth Prats
PK Hrezo
Suzanne Kamata
HELPFUL MG LINKS AND SITES!!
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The Strange World of Neve Rimbel
Started by Rosandra M. Davis. Last reply by Rosandra M. Davis Sep 21, 2012. 6 Replies 3 Likes
This is the cover of my self-published middle-grade fantasy novel that can be found on Amazon.com or createspace.com The Tooth Fairy is out there. Twelve year-old Neve Rimbel has the fuzzy snapshot…Continue
Tags: tooth, fairy, curses, town, middle-grade
Magefable - an illustrated fantasy adventure
Started by Travis Strout Jul 14, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
Hi, I wrote and illustrated a middle-grade fantasy adventure. I'm attempting to raise funds to publish it on Kickstarter. If anyone is interested in seeing the first few pages and giving me feedback…Continue
How to write an un-put-downable MG story!
Started by Sheri Larsen. Last reply by Beverly Stowe McClure Jun 25, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Read this link and then share your thoughts!! …Continue
Tags: MG
Let's Talk Revisions
Started by Diana Johnson. Last reply by Meredith Mansfield Jun 5, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Since revising is my crutch at the moment, I thought what better way than to work through it than to start a conversation about it. So here we go:I'd especially like to hear from other pantsers--we…Continue
Tags: revising
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Comment by Kelly Hashway on December 8, 2011 at 10:29am -
Thanks, Catherine!
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Comment by Catherine Stine on December 8, 2011 at 9:51am -
Enjoy your ice-cream cake, Kelly and Happy Birthday!
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Comment by Kelly Hashway on December 8, 2011 at 7:16am
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Aw, thank you, Laura! :) My husband is making me dinner and he got me an ice cream cake--my favorite!
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Staff Comment by Laura Chesterson on December 8, 2011 at 12:45am -
Congrats Lea and CK. You guys ROCK!!
Hang in there, Suzanne. Revisions have to end sometime, right? Once you get through the middle of your YA, the climax will be so exciting, your writing will fly along! <3
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Staff Comment by Laura Chesterson on December 8, 2011 at 12:42am -
Happy Birthday to Kelly Hashway! I hope you have a great day, eat some cake, and get lots of presents! :-D
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Comment by Suzanne Lazear on December 7, 2011 at 3:15pm -
Congrats, Lea!
Doing *more* revisions on the MG for my agent. Le sigh.
In the middle of sequel purgatory for my YA. Blarg.
Hope everyone is well. :)
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Comment by C.K. Volnek on December 7, 2011 at 3:07pm -
I tried to do NaNo, but unfortunately life got in the way. sigh...but I did get two of my books in print! Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island and my new book, A Horse Called Trouble are both available in print now. Yay. I am going to do NaNo in January. :-) It will be cold and snowy and I will hole up by the fireplace. mmmmmmm. How did all my friends do with NaNo? Meet your goals? If not, want to try it with me in January?
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Comment by C.K. Volnek on December 7, 2011 at 3:02pm
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Outstanding news Lea! Yay. Sounds like a great series. So excited for you. You must be dancing on air! :-)
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Comment by Elizabeth Prats on December 7, 2011 at 12:23pm -
Hmm okay perfect! Thanks :)
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Staff Comment by Sheri Larsen on December 7, 2011 at 12:19pm -
YAY, Lea!! That is wonderful news!! Keep us informed about your progress. More than willing to help if needed.
Elizabeth,
They must have a publicity department of some sort. I'm sure they hold tours. Try that angle.
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