TPW 060: Steven K. Smith on Middle Grade Fiction

Steven K. Smith loved telling stories to his three boys. He had no idea these stories would allow him to become an author. Smith hails from Virginia, and writes middle grade fiction set in his hometown. His Virginia Mysteries allowed him to quit his...
Steven K. Smith loved telling stories to his three boys. He had no idea these stories would allow him to become an author. Smith hails from Virginia, and writes middle grade fiction set in his hometown. His Virginia Mysteries allowed him to quit his job and write full time. In this interview, Ryan and Steven discuss the strategy of writing for children, how to get your work in front of kid's and families, why covers matter, why niches and nostalgia are important, and much, much more. You can find Steven K. Smith and his books at: https://myboys3.com/
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