Marti Johnson

Social Media and the KidLit Community

November 22, 2022 Marti Johnson

Fifteen years ago, probably at a NESCBWI conference, I learned that Agents and Editors preferred writers to maintain a social media presence. Ten years ago,

THE PEAR AFFAIR

August 2, 2022 Marti Johnson

A crafty, light-hearted Middle-Grade caper! Walker Books, a division of Candlewick Press, released the first US edition of this international adventure in April 2022. I

REDUNDANCY and the Saggy Middle

May 24, 2022 Marti Johnson

We’re all aware of the saggy middle The story that can’t get out of its own way. Common techniques to eliminate this conundrum include increasing

Writer’s Voice – Your Most Powerful Tool

February 22, 2022 Marti Johnson

Writers hear over and again about the strength or lack of voice in their manuscript. (Hopefully, the former.) In non-fiction, it is generally the author’s

JANUARY Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities

December 31, 2021 Marti Johnson

Welcome to our MG/YA Opportunities post! Marti Johnson and Lexi Donahue are excited to share MG/YA Opportunities each month, we started in April 2021. All

November Middle Grade and Young Adult Opportunities

October 29, 2021 Marti Johnson

Welcome to our MG/YA Opportunities post! Marti Johnson and Lexi Donahue are excited to share MG/YA Opportunities each month, we started in April 2021. All