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You have a great story idea but you don't know how to turn it into a fully developed middle-grade novel that publishers want to buy and readers will love.
What to do?
This episode on the ten universal story types will help you:
- identify your novel's story type
- find a way into your story
- get past your story's murky middle
- craft an effective character arc
- draft effective scenes and events for your story
- write a story that satisfies readers
Bonus: get access to a free PDF handout on story type and why you should use it to draft your middle-grade novel.
Workshop: Join me on November 29, 2025 for a workshop on the ten universal story types.
For show notes, transcripts and links mentioned in the episode, visit my website
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