Writers With Wrinkles
Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time.
Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance you need to navigate the complex world of publishing. Start your journey today!
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Writers With Wrinkles
TOP FIVE Deep Dive - 5 things to do when writing spooky middle grade fiction!
Join us as we test drive a new format!
Our NEW Top Five Deep Dive is a list of writing tips you will want to keep handy as you journey through your manuscript (believe us, it IS a journey!)
This week, we talk about spooky middle grade, a very hot segment of book sales right now.
Tips include:
1. Start with a great hook - attention spans are limited!
2. Keep the pace fast. Building suspense throughout the story is critical to keeping the young reader’s interest.
3. Use humor to offset scary scenes. Children respond better to humor and may be more tolerant of scary scenes if they can relieve the tension with jokes.
4. Make the protagonist a strong, likable character with a side of flaws. This is super important in middle-grade fiction, where the reader identifies closely with the main character.
5. Have a happy ending. (right??)
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