We are a three-state region of nearly 600 members, with the vast majority living in Maryland. Our annual conference — a one-and-a-half-day in March — is held in Maryland. We do several other events, often aimed at specific sub-groups.Our regional advisors:
Kathy MacMillan
Rebecca Evans
Category Archives: May Midgrade Madness
The Merry Month of May!
Happy Wednesday! May is here! Time for some literary merriment and whatnot. Create more what? More middle grade novels, of course! The best way to do that is by partaking in the wild and crazy May Mid-Grade Madness! That meme … Continue reading
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Are you ready for some May Mid-grade Madness?
Can you believe it’s almost time for another round of May Mid-Grade Madness? For those who are unfamiliar, MMM is a yearly challenge where brave souls dare to write a mid-grade novel rough draft in the span of four … yes, … Continue reading
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It’s time for some May Midgrade Madness!
May the 4th be with you and happy Wednesday! Our apologies for not posting this sooner due to scheduling confusion, but for those who have participated in May Midgrade Madness before … or those who’d like to … YES, we are … Continue reading
May Midgrade Madness Results!
First off, major thanks to Kara Laughlin who did an AMAZING job coordinating this year’s May Midgrade Madness challenge! Seriously, if you want to get some great plotting advice, go check out our MMM Facebook page. She was posting something … Continue reading
Getting it Done May Mid-Grade Style
(www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk) Have you been getting your MMGM on? Our fearless mid-grade leader Kara Laughlin has completed her novel – over 20K words in three days! (Major props and woohoo’s, Kara!!) If you’re doing the challenge, don’t forget to check in … Continue reading
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More May Midgrade Madness!
In yesterday’s post, I shared how the grand prize that will be awarded to one lucky MMM finisher is a free 10-20 page critique with freelance editor Kate Angelella!* Formerly of Simon & Schuster, Kate is an experienced children’s book writer and editor who offers … Continue reading
May Midgrade Madness, anyone?
I must admit. I’m still on the fence with this challenge because I have a midgrade to rewrite by June, another midgrade to finish, a young adult I’d like to write by August, a monster to-do list, and a kid getting … Continue reading
May Mid-Grade Madness!
Yes, you read that correctly. We are venturing once again into the insanity aptly titled “May Mid-Grade Madness.” This year, the lovely Kara Laughlin has volunteered to oversee our attempt to pen a middle grade novel in what surely has to be … Continue reading
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May Mid-Grade Madness Wrap Up
Congratulations and an enormous round of applause to all of you who did the May Mid-Grade Madness! No matter your word count, you should be proud that you took on the challenge. You are amazing! I was hoping to report … Continue reading
May Mid-Grade Madness Reminder
Happy Thursday! Mother Nature finally got the memo and spring has arrived! Temperatures have moderated in our region, everything is blooming (just ask allergy sufferers) and the baseball season is in full swing. I just love the month of May. Yes, it’s … Continue reading
As the Eraser Burns 