Middle Grade Matters
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.
Middle Grade Matters
Ep. 102: Simon Stephenson (The Snowman Code) on both Screenwriting and Novel Writing
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In this conversation, Simon Stephenson, a former physician turned screenwriter and author, shares his unique journey from medicine to storytelling. He discusses his early experiences in writing, which paved the way for his screenwriting career. Simon's latest work, The Snowman Code, is a middle-grade book that combines his love for storytelling with his background in medicine, focusing on a young girl named Blessing who embarks on a magical quest with a snowman. The book aims to resonate with children, offering them relatable characters and themes of resilience and humor. Simon also shares his method for writing a novel, and offers sound advice for new writers.
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