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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2023 · 51 MIN

Ep. 4: Alysa Wishingrad on Writing for Upper Middle Grade Readers

from Middle Grade Matters · host Shannon Balloon

In this episode, I talk with author Alysa Wishingrad about her latest middle grade book, Between Monsters and Marvels.  Together we explore Alysa's approach to editing, her path to publication, and the importance of writing books for upper middle grade readers.Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:Between Monsters and Marvels, by  Alysa WishingradThe Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa WishingradThe Highlights Foundation, https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. KleinBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth GilbertThe Science of Storytelling, by Will StorrThe Creative Act: A Way of Being, by Rick RubinFor bonus content and  info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

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In this episode, I talk with author Alysa Wishingrad about her latest middle grade book, Between Monsters and Marvels. Together we explore Alysa's approach to editing, her path to publication, and the importance of writing books for upper middle grade readers. Books and resources mentioned in this episode include: Between Monsters and Marvels, by Alysa WishingradThe Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa WishingradThe Highlights Foundation, https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/The Magic Word...

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