
Rob Kent interviews fellow authors, editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals to discuss the craft and business of producing middle grade and young adult novels. New episode every Saturday. MiddleGradeNinja.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 224 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In the final(ish) episode of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast, Chrystal D. Giles and I discuss her practical, data-driven approach to writing fiction that led to her newest novel, NOT AN EASY WIN. It’s a great conversation to end on as we discuss all m... more
Tamar Rydzinski and I discuss her career in publishing, specifically her time at Sanford Greenburger Associates and the Laura Dail Literary Agency, where she became vice president and director of subrights, and now as the president and founder of Con... more
Yarrow and Carrie Cheney share the story of how they were best friends for a decade, lived together as roommates, worked as partners on multiple animation projects, and then decided to get married after their first date. We talk about their new novel... more
Janine Le and I discuss her career in publishing from her first internship to her twelve years with the Sheldon Fogelman Agency to founding the Janine Le Agency. We talk about how she evaluates her slush pile, how she handles submissions and editoria... more
Author Rob Kent reads from his new middle grade novel, GOODBYE TO GRANDMA. Purchase your copy here: amzn.to/3Jesu4U
About the book:
A part of her would always be with me. Always.
When 11-year-old Hailey Smith attends her grandma’s funera... more
Anthony Peckham and I discuss the differences between writing a screenplay and writing a novel, as well as the inspiration for and craft employed in his incredible debut, CHILDREN OF THE BLACK GLASS. We also talk about why making terrible things happ... more
David Ezra Sein and I discuss his career in picture books and now graphic novels, such as his newest, BEAKY BARNES: EGG ON THE LOOSE. We talk about adapting his INTERUPTING CHICKEN series as an Apple TV series, why I own three copies of POUCH, his ch... more
Author Rob Kent reads seven chapters from his new middle grade novel, ROB WORM'S BIRD ADVENTURE. Purchase your copy here: amzn.to/3Jesu4U
About the book:
With nonstop action, adventure, and humor, this thrilling tale will have 7- to 11-year... more
Wow, so much value in just the first interview I’ve listened to. I’ve just started scheduling school talks and I listened to the interview with Russel Ginns. so much insight from someone who’s already been where I plan to go. From the little nuggets about learning the sign for quiet to the comments about much more schools value a visit that they’ve paid for. This podcast is just what I needed as a new middle grade author.
Greetings from Nashville, TN! This podcast has kept me company many times while commuting to and from my J.O.B. Someday I will not have to bother with a commute as I plan on becoming a full-time author. But I'll STILL listen to this podcast! It's good stuff, and I need all the insight I can get!
Fellow Hoosier listening from Terre Haute! I recently discovered your podcast and as a writer, I have been binging your very helpful show. I particularly enjoy the literary agent interviews because that’s the stage I’m at, but each episode is packed with inspiration and paving stones for the path I am on! Thanks!
I’ve hungrily consumed all of Rob’s episodes and can’t wait till the next one drops. For aspiring writers of any genre, this podcast is gold. It brings literary agents, editors, and best-selling authors right into your living room. They are right there, having coffee with you, providing an absolute wealth of knowledge, anecdotes, and advice. A definite must for anyone dreaming of, and working towards, a career as a writer.
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