Writing Short Fiction vs. Long Fiction for Middle Grade and YA Novels

This chapter explores the differences between writing short fiction and long fiction for middle grade and YA novels, discussing topics such as simplifying without dumbing down, sticking to one or two viewpoints, and using chapter breaks to improve pacing. It also delves into the categorization of middle grade and YA books in bookstores and libraries, the challenge of growing an audience in middle grade, and the marketing decisions involved in targeting the right age range.