How Can You Write Middle Grade Characters Well? | Ep. 214 | The Merry Writer Podcast

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you tried your hand at writing middle grade but struggled making the characters come to life? Don't worry; Serena Labrecque joins us this week to discuss writing middle grade characters well. In this episode, we cover: The popularity of middle grade Structuring a middle grade novel Researching for a younger audience Representation in characters As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT SERENA LABRECQUE Serena Labrecque is a fantasy author and geologist. She published her first two stories in high school with her cousin Shawn’s help. She then received her Bachelors of Science in Geology from the University of Rochester and her Masters from the University at Buffalo. After college, she returned to her dream of becoming an author. Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page. Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do so by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snapping up some goodies for just $2 a month! Share If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments. CREDITS Hosts Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli Music Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Special Thanks Our patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr