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In this discussion, Beth Vrabel generously shares her experience as a prolific (and highly successful) middle grade author. We discuss her writing process, middle grade fiction trends, the unique qualities (and obstacles) of middle grade fiction, what she's doing next, and we have a few laughs along the way. Looking for a particular question? Be sure to check the timestamps near the bottom of the description. About Beth Vrabel Beth is a freelance journalist and prolific, middle grade fiction author of a dozen middle grade novels, including the Cybils’-nominated Caleb and Kit, the ILA award-winning A Blind Guide to Stinkville, and the “Pack of Dorks” series. You can find out more about her (and her amazing books) at her website https://www.bethvrabel.com/. 📚 References: You can find a full list of the books referenced in this discussion at https://bit.ly/mg-references You can also find a handout with other references (websites, publishers, etc) at https://bit.ly/mg-handout 📅 You can find out more about essential writing topics such as these during my free events and workshops! I hold at least one per month. You can find an up-to-date list on my website here: https://bit.ly/jkcevents. 💬 You can also follow me on social media for notifications, updates, and more writing tips and tricks! ✅ Twitter: / janekcleland ✅ Facebook: / janeclelandbooks ✅ Instagram: / janekcleland ✉️ Prefer to keep up with things in your inbox? My mailing list sends out a monthly newsletter as well as event reminders. No spam, I promise! You can sign up for that here: bit.ly/jkcnewsletter 👍🏻 And, of course, if you found this video useful, don't forget to hit the like button for me. It helps YouTube show you more useful content from me and unlocks features to help me make this content better for everyone! 🔔 You can also subscribe and click the notification bell to be one of the first to know every time a new video goes live on my channel. Until next time, I hope that you're finding strength and solace through reading and writing! ------------------ 00:00 Introduction 06:54 Introducing Beth Vrabel 08:04 Defining "Middle Grade" 09:57 Middle Grade’s Ever-Expanding Nature/ Fitting in vs. Belonging 12:19 Is Middle Grade Fiction Issue Oriented? 13:52 Writing Your Experience/Being Wary of Cultural Appropriation 16:27 Defining "High Concept" 18:07 What Kind of Characters Work Best in Middle Grade? 18:54 Are Any Issues Off Limits in Middle Grade Fiction? 21:33 Middle Grade vs. Young Adult 22:58 Why Do You Write Middle Grade? 24:09 Do You Get Inspiration from Your Kids? 26:19 Middle Grade Fiction in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine 27:01 Do Adults Read Middle Grade Fiction? 29:50 Vetting Kids’ Books & Book Bans 33:03 What Was Your Path to Publication 37:18 How Did You Decide Which Agents to Query? 39:07 Do You Write Every Day? 39:27 Do You Spend a lot of Time Promoting Your Work? 40:32 When Drafting, Do You Write to a Daily Quota? 41:47 Do You Write Long-Hand First? 42:15 Do You Write to Silence or Like Background Noise? 43:14 How Long Does It Take You to Finish a Draft? 44:37 Coffee or Whiskey? 45:23 Are You a Morning Person or a Night Owl? 45:44 What’s Next? 47:42 What Advice Do You Have for First Time Middle Grade Writers? 48:51 The Best Advice Beth Ever Got as a Writer 49:28 What Age are Middle Grade Characters Typically? 50:21 Is There a Preferred POV for Writing Middle Grade? 51:56 Is It Okay for Characters to Use Cuss Words? 52:59 What Role to Parents Typically Play in Middle Grade Stories? 53:47 How Do I Find a Balance Between My Adult Writer Voice and My Middle Grade Reader Voice? 54:52 Is Traditional Publication the Norm for Middle Grade? 56:13 Do You Outline as Part of Your Writing Process? 57:48 Resources for New Middle Grade Writers 1:00:33 Is Fantasy Popular with Middle Grade Readers? 1:01:50 Do You Make Detailed Character Pages for the Characters in Your Books? 1:03:27 How Long Does Your Preliminary Planning and Research Take? 1:05:58 Making Dialogue Believable without Making It Sound Dated? 1:07:35 Closing Remarks ------------------ ℹ️ Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links on the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."