The Middle-Grade Writer

The Middle-Grade Writer

Writing Middle Grade Horror

Middle-Grade Genres Pt 1

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J.J. Johnson
Apr 18, 2025
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Let’s just say it: writing Middle Grade is tough.

It’s tougher than most people give it credit for. Because you’re not just writing for kids—you’re writing for kids and the gatekeepers. Teachers, librarians, homeschool families, bookstore buyers, well-meaning parents with opinions about what’s “appropriate.” And all the while, you’re trying to figure out…

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