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Middle Grade Ninja: Thoughts on Writing
In 2011, I wrote an extremely popular post about editing when I thought I was done editing the first Banneker Bones book. Ha, ha, ha, me from the past, you still had ahead of you three years of polishing and notes from multiple agents and editors, some of which were helpful, all of which resulted in rewrites. In […]
Middle Grade Ninja: New Year’s Resolution
Wait, Esteemed Reader! Don’t go! I just want to talk to you is all. I know I’ve made a mess of things between us and I am so, so sorry. But I can change, baby. I can be better. Just give me one more chance. I’ve missed you. I know I’ve said it before. I […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA BOOK CLUB: Chapter 7 BAGMAN AND CROUCH
First Paragraph: Harry disentangled himself from Ron and got to his feet. They had arrived on what appeared to be a deserted stretch of misty moor. In front of them was a pair of tired and grumpy-looking wizards, one of whom was holding a large gold watch, the other a thick roll of parchment and a quill. Both […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Calling All Guest Posters
Do you have thoughts on writing and/or publishing, Esteemed Reader? Would you like to share those thoughts with the world, or at least, the portion of the world that reads this blog? Then my blog is your blog, my Esteemed Readers can be your Esteemed Readers. If you have something interesting to say and can […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: How (NOT) to Make a Lasting Impression on a Literary Agent
Hello there, Esteemed Reader! The image to the left has nothing to do with today’s article. Instead, it’s a hint, because this week’s writer to face the 7 Questions is one of my childhood heroes and an absolute giant of middle grade literature. If the names Omri, Little Bear, and Boone mean anything to you, […]
Middle Grade Ninja: NINJA STUFF: Return to Middle Grade
“I’m back in baby’s arms. How I’ve missed those loving arms. I’m back where I belong.” I hope this post finds you well, Esteemed Reader, and if it does not, I hope you are swiftly on your way to wellness. As I write this, I’m officially a fourth of the way into writing a new […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Evan Gregory
Evan Gregory is a Senior Agent at the Ethan Ellenberg Literary agency. He began at the agency in 2008 as an Assistant and has managed subsidiary rights for the agency in addition to his duties as an agent and general office manager. Now he focuses on managing the careers of his own clients on behalf […]
Middle Grade Ninja: Today’s A Good Day
I know the blog’s been quiet this week, but I’ve been busy:
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Author Anna Olswanger
Anna Olswanger is a literary agent with Liza Dawson Associates in New York where she represents fiction and nonfiction, for young readers and adults. She is the author of Shlemiel Crooks, a Sydney Taylor Honor Book, Koret International Jewish Book Award Finalist, and PJ Library Book, and the just-published Greenhorn. Anna is the co-author of […]
Middle Grade Ninja: 7 Questions For: Author Hugh Howey
Hugh Howey spent eight years living on boats and working as a yacht captain for the rich and famous. His travels took him all over the islands of the Caribbean, up and down the East Coast, and through the Great Lakes. It wasn’t until the love of his life carried him away from these vagabond […]