4 Tips for Writing Teen Romance (and Pre-teen too)
It’s rare to find a YA novel without any romantic elements and romance can appear in upper middle grade too. Check out these 4 tips for writing teen romance.
Kimberly Kenna
Contest: Middle Grade Mystery | 2nd Place
17 Sherlock Lane
July 7, 2023
The Essentials of Writing Romance, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction
Knowing the defining elements of a particular genre helps your writing succeed. Let’s look at the essentials of writing romance, fantasy, and historical fiction.
The Essentials of Writing Mystery and Adventure Stories for Kids
Identifying your story’s genre helps readers know what to expect. Here are the defining essentials of writing mystery and adventure stories for kids.
7 Things to Know About Writing a Book Series | IFW
Different book genres allow for the potential of writing a book series. Jan Fields reveals 7 things to know as you consider writing the next great book series.
The First 3 Questions About Writing a Children’s Book | IFW
Let’s look at the three most frequently asked questions about writing a children’s book in today’s market with answers from author Jan Fields.
Writing Great Middle Grade Dialogue
Because dialogue is an essential element of any book, it’s worthwhile to take a specific look at writing great middle grade dialogue.
Middle Grade Characters: Beyond Likability | IFW
Let’s look at the complex middle grade characters who aren’t really likable, and how they can play a part in grabbing the reader and holding on.
Writing for Middle Grade: An Essential Primer | IFW
Middle grade books are seeing an awakening in the publishing world. What you need to know when writing for middle grade.
237: Interview with Victoria Bond
237: Interview with Victoria Bond
March 19, 2021
Dialogue: Don’t Forget the World!
Setting and dialogue must influence each other. Let’s look at one conversation in three different places to see how setting influences the dialogue.
Dialogue Bits and Bobs
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Let’s talk about the mechanics of dialogue, the nuts and bolts of putting it on the page. In order to write good dialogue that communicates clearly with the reader, it’s helpful if…
Writing Contemporary Realistic Fiction
What is contemporary realistic fiction? Is it the right genre for your story? Check out this post for tips and tricks in writing this genre for kids.
Chris McCloskey
The Adventures of Tooten and Ter: A Nose for Crime , The Adventures of Tooten and Ter: A Nose for Trouble
November 15, 2019
Mark Geatches
amar & PJ: One Giant AdventureJune 28, 2019
152: An Interview with Jerry Craft
152: An Interview with Jerry Craft
June 7, 2019
Lauren Abbey Greenberg
THE BATTLE OF JUNK MOUNTAIN May 31, 2019
Let’s Talk About Plot
Many writers struggle with plot. Plot has to mix and blend characters, theme, premise, and more. So, let’s break down the essentials of plot.
Adding Humor for Increased Sales
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > If you flip through your market guide or read writer’s guidelines online, there’s one word you’ll see over and over: humor. Kids love humor, so publishers do too. But for many writers,…
