I've always gravitated toward upper middle grade, which means I have to make some tough choices about characters' ages as well as content. Some of my MG author friends top out at sixth grade, and they feel my stories are too "old" for MG. I've grudgingly compromised because I want my books to be published.
I've always gravitated toward upper middle grade, which means I have to make some tough choices about characters' ages as well as content. Some of my MG author friends top out at sixth grade, and they feel my stories are too "old" for MG. I've grudgingly compromised because I want my books to be published.
Yes, but there's a real need for those upper MG stories, so I'd advise writing what is right for you.
Thanks for sharing these insights on the difficult state of MG publishing. They're oddly reassuring to me, still struggling to find an agent.
Yes, it's definitely not you!! And things are in such flux right now. Keep going!!!!!