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Writing Middle Grade Fiction: Author Interview with Lauren Wolk
Middle Grade Fiction: Writing Advice From Lauren Wolk
In this episode of The Epilogue..., we bring you an exclusive author interview with Lauren Wolk, the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea. We discuss her story development process, finding connection to place, her lyrical use of language.
The stories we cherished in our childhood seem to have a magical spark to them. How can we capture that spark in our writing today? And do you really need to write differently for kids than adults? Spoiler alert: it’s all about being true to oneself and letting the characters speak their truth, no matter how complex or dark the themes may get!
In this episode we cover:
* Why writing for kids is not that different
* Zooming in and out in your character's voice
* Letting your characters develop
Episode Timeline & Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
Lauren's Information:
Lauren Wolk is best known for her novels, including the New York Times bestselling novel Wolf Hollow, which won a 2017 Newbery Honor, the 2016 New England Book Award, a 2017 Jane Addams Honor, the 2018 Massachusetts Book Award, and other honors.
Wolk's latest novel, Candle Island, published in 2025, was a finalist for the New England Book Award.
Collectively, her books have won over 50 state book awards. Lauren is also the Massachusetts Reading Association’s 2024 Children’s Literature Award winner and the author of two new picture books, currently in production.
She is also as a visual artist represented by the Larkin Gallery (Provincetown and Harwich Port, Massachusetts), an award-winning poet, and a filmmaker.
laurenwolk.com
Lauren's Books:
- Beyond the Bright Sea or audiobook
- Wolf Hollow or audiobook
- My Own Lightning or audiobook
- Echo Mountain or audiobook
- Candle Island or audiobook
Links:
islandreadersandwriters.org
Lauren's headshot photo credit: Robert Nash
Never Miss an Episode: Visit theepilogue.net to view our past interviews, subscribe to our writing podcast in your favorite podcast player, sign up for our newsletter, and watch for upcoming member bonuses such as extended interviews and full video.
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By Michael Stubblefield | Masterclass Author InterviewsMiddle Grade Fiction: Writing Advice From Lauren Wolk
In this episode of The Epilogue..., we bring you an exclusive author interview with Lauren Wolk, the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea. We discuss her story development process, finding connection to place, her lyrical use of language.
The stories we cherished in our childhood seem to have a magical spark to them. How can we capture that spark in our writing today? And do you really need to write differently for kids than adults? Spoiler alert: it’s all about being true to oneself and letting the characters speak their truth, no matter how complex or dark the themes may get!
In this episode we cover:
* Why writing for kids is not that different
* Zooming in and out in your character's voice
* Letting your characters develop
Episode Timeline & Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
Lauren's Information:
Lauren Wolk is best known for her novels, including the New York Times bestselling novel Wolf Hollow, which won a 2017 Newbery Honor, the 2016 New England Book Award, a 2017 Jane Addams Honor, the 2018 Massachusetts Book Award, and other honors.
Wolk's latest novel, Candle Island, published in 2025, was a finalist for the New England Book Award.
Collectively, her books have won over 50 state book awards. Lauren is also the Massachusetts Reading Association’s 2024 Children’s Literature Award winner and the author of two new picture books, currently in production.
She is also as a visual artist represented by the Larkin Gallery (Provincetown and Harwich Port, Massachusetts), an award-winning poet, and a filmmaker.
laurenwolk.com
Lauren's Books:
- Beyond the Bright Sea or audiobook
- Wolf Hollow or audiobook
- My Own Lightning or audiobook
- Echo Mountain or audiobook
- Candle Island or audiobook
Links:
islandreadersandwriters.org
Lauren's headshot photo credit: Robert Nash
Never Miss an Episode: Visit theepilogue.net to view our past interviews, subscribe to our writing podcast in your favorite podcast player, sign up for our newsletter, and watch for upcoming member bonuses such as extended interviews and full video.