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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 44 MIN

Ep. 75: James Ponti (Part 2) (The Sherlock Society) on the Joy of Storytelling

from Middle Grade Matters · host Shannon Balloon

In Part 2 of my conversation with James Ponti, we discuss the inspiration behind his new series, The Sherlock Society, and his journey from screenwriting to becoming a successful author of middle-grade fiction. He shares insights into his writing process, the importance of creating relatable characters, and the joy of storytelling. Ponti also offers valuable advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing the significance of writing daily and focusing on completion rather than perfection.For 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 Part 2 of my conversation with James Ponti, we discuss the inspiration behind his new series, The Sherlock Society, and his journey from screenwriting to becoming a successful author of middle-grade fiction. He shares insights into his writing process, the importance of creating relatable characters, and the joy of storytelling. Ponti also offers valuable advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing the significance of writing daily and focusing on completion rather than perfection. For bonus ...

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