Middle Grade Made Easy(er) | Kidlit Writing Craft Podcast

#16 Use Story Type to Unlock Your Middle-Grade Novel


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You have a great story idea but you don't know how to turn it into a fully developed middle-grade novel that publishers want to buy and readers will love.

What to do?

This episode on the ten universal story types will help you:

  • identify your novel's story type
  • find a way into your story
  • get past your story's murky middle
  • craft an effective character arc
  • draft effective scenes and events for your story
  • write a story that satisfies readers

Bonus: get access to a free PDF handout on story type and why you should use it to draft your middle-grade novel.

Workshop:  Join me on November 29, 2025 for a workshop on the ten universal story types.

For show notes, transcripts and links mentioned in the episode, visit my website
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