Session Date: August 14, 2014
Starting Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $89.99 |
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About the critique:
All registrants are invited to submit EITHER the query letter OR the first 500 words of their complete / work-in-progress middle grade novel for critique. All submissions are guaranteed a written critique by literary agent Jennifer Laughran. Jennifer reserves the right to request more writing from attendees by e-mail following the event, if she deems the writing excellent.
Please Note: Even if you can't attend the live webinar, registering for this live version will enable you to receive the On Demand webinar and a personal critique of your material. Purchasing the On Demand version after the live event will not include a critique. |
About the webinar:
Middle Grade books are generally defined as being books for children aged 8-12.... and at the moment, these books are hot-hot-hot. From the commercial successes of titles like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and Rick Riordan's LIGHTNING THIEF saga, to more "literary" award-winning fare, it seems most publishers are seeking the next great Middle Grade success story.
In this live webinar, instructor and literary agent Jennifer Laughran will talk about what's happening in the exciting Middle Grade market, as well as examine some recently published titles to see what they got right. She'll also talk revision tips and tricks to help you take your work-in-progress to the next level.
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What You'll Learn:
| • | What's selling in Middle Grade Fiction... and what isn't. |
| • | The all-important "Hook," and what "High Concept" looks like |
| • | How to find the elusive Middle Grade Voice |
| • | Common mistakes of Middle Grade submissions |
| • | Overused beginnings and clichés that can drag down a work |
| • | How to polish your work and stand out from the slush pile |
| • | What "core curriculum" guidelines for schools might mean for your book |
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