Middle Grade Matters - Details, episodes & analysis

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Middle Grade Matters

Shannon Balloon

Arts

Kids & Family

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 120

On the Middle Grade Matters podcast, host Shannon Balloon talks to to authors and publishing professionals about all things middle grade. The show explores topics like the craft of writing, the journey to getting an agent and publishing a book, and why middle grade books should matter to everyone.

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🇨🇦 Canada - Books
05/11/2026
#85

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https://www.shannonballoon.com/newsletter
120 shares
https://www.threads.net/@middlegradematterspodcast?hl=en
120 shares
https://libro.fm/middlegradematters
120 shares

https://twitter.com/middlegpodcast
120 shares
https://storyfix.com/
2 shares
https://twitter.com/joelbrigham
2 shares

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Score global : 58%

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Ep. 117: Beth McMullen (Write. Revise. Publish.: Essential Lessons From The Writers With Wrinkles Podcast)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 58:34

Author and Podcaster Beth McMullen shares with us her new book, co-authored with Lisa Schmid, Write. Revise. Publish.: Essential Lessons From The Writers With Wrinkles Podcast which distills expert advice into a practical guide for writers.

Key topics include:

Insights into the writing process and overcoming writer's block
The stages of writing: drafting, revising, and publishing
How to navigate the publishing industry and find an agent
Self-publishing challenges and the Writers with Wrinkles Press
Metadata, discoverability, and marketing for self-published books
The emotional landscape of revision and knowing when to stop
Building confidence and trusting your voice as a writer

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Middle Grade Matters - Details, episodes & analysis

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