Why Writing for Younger Readers is the Best. Job. Ever.

By Janice Hardy, @Janice_Hardy

Part of The Writer’s Life Series

Writing for teens and tweens has benefits no other market can offer.

Although my writing career has expanded to other genres and markets since I published my first novel (a middle grade fantasy), writing for teens and tweens is where my heart lies. I love writing nonfiction and stories for adults as well, but connecting with young readers is rewarding on a different level.

I’ve known a lot of writers who have considered writing for teens and tweens, and if you’re thinking about it now, I encourage you to do so. Writing for a younger audience takes the job (and fun) to a whole new level.

And maybe I’m biased, but kidlit authors have the best fans (grin). We also get the best fan letters.

Guest Author Donna Galanti: 6 Things I Learned from My Editor in Writing a Children’s Book

By Donna Galanti, @DonnaGalanti

Please help me welcome Donna Galanti to the blog today to share a few tips about writing children's books. Though honestly, a lot of these can be applied to any novel and any age, so it's good stuff even if you don't write for children.

Donna Galanti is an International Thriller Writers Debut Author of the paranormal suspense novel A Human Element (Echelon Press). She evaluates manuscript submissions as a first-reader for the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency, and writes middle grade and young adult. Her middle grade adventure fantasy is currently out on submission. Connect with her through her website: www.donnagalanti.com. Donna has worked on several creative projects with developmental editor Kathryn Craft of Writing-Partner to find the power in her stories.

Take it away Donna...