The Shit No One Tells You About Writing25 Huhti 2022

Middle-Grade Fiction, Rom-coms, and a Bookseller Gives You Comps

In today's Bonus Episode, Bianca chats with Alisha Sevigny, author of The Oracle of Avaris, about the difference between MG and Upper MG; the importance of reading in the genre you want to write in; guarding against talking down to kids or teaching a lesson; taboo subjects for MG and how to approach writing difficult topics.

After which, Bianca chats with TJ Alexander, author of Chef's Kiss, about their publishing journey, trying to find comps when you're breaking new ground; the psychology behind certain tropes; the importance of figuring out which POV will best serve the story; maintaining tension in romcoms; outlining or not outlining a romance novel; and emotional edging.

Finally, Laynie Rose Rizer from East City Bookshop answers your burning comps questions!

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Alisha can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @alishasevigny and at www.alishasevigny.com
TJ Alexander can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @tjalexandernyc and at www.tjalexander.com
Laynie can be found on Instagram at @thelaynierose and East City Bookshop can be found at @eastcitybookshop

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