Amanda McCrina, Leslie Zampetti, Lynn Slaughter, and Sam Severn explore the art of writing for younger audiences. They discuss what captures young readers’ attention, how to find the right voice for each age group, and what sets middle grade, juvenile, and young adult fiction apart. The conversation also explores emotional honesty, current trends, and how to create stories that resonate across generations.
When the Writer Becomes the Detective
Bruce DeSilva, Cathy Wiley, Hannah Dennison, Hilary Davidson, Joy Castro, Katrina Holm, and Robert Olen Butler explore mysteries where writers become detectives. They discuss metafiction, creativity, and the intriguing overlap between the act of writing and the act of...
