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  1. Middle-grade readers want to understand the world and their place in it. The most successful books in this genre help young readers tackle difficult themes such as compassion, sense of self, tenacity, and loss.

  2. Apr 7, 2022 · We will learn which age groups to target, what narrative styles work best and why, and what kind of word count you need in order to craft a strong middle grade book. We will also explore themes and how to approach difficult or ‘big’ ideas for middle grade readers.

  3. How to write a children’s middle grade book. Being able to read chapter and middle grade books is an exciting time for a young reader. This is when they're able to start identifying which genres they like, and choosing authors they actively want to read from.

  4. Apr 11, 2024 · Author Laurie Morrison shares six tips for how to write novels that engage and delight middle school readers—and explains what defines "upper middle grade" as a writing category.

    • Read books for young readers. If you're trying to write for kids, you need to know what popular middle grade authors are writing about! Read as many middle grade books as you can get your hands on.
    • Take care with real-world topics. If your protagonist is between the ages of 9-13, they’re in the stage of life where they are starting to develop their own identities, and seeing the world differently than when they were young children.
    • Remember what you were like at that age. You may be years (or decades) older than the readers you're writing for, but one of the best ways to get into the minds of younger readers is to remember what life was like for you during that time.
    • Don’t preach or teach. We’ve all read books where the author harps a little too hard on the universal lesson of the novel. No one enjoys that— especially not kids.
  5. Jul 22, 2016 · How can you—a grown-up (gasp!)—effectively write the middle-grade voice? Author Erin Entrada Kelly shares how to write middle-grade fiction that readers love.

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  7. Jan 1, 2024 · Theme: Middle grade tends to focus on topics such as family, friendship, and school experiences. The best middle grade fiction addresses the issues that the target audience is experiencing and trying to navigate.

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