Should Bug be a MG?

As an author, I generally prefer writing books.

What is Middle Grade?

Examples of Middle Grade in the post-apocalyptic genre

The City of Ember Complete Boxed Set (The City of Ember; The People of Sparks; The Diamond of Darkhold; The Prophet of Yonwood)

By DuPrau, Jeanne

The Life As We Knew It Collection (Life As We Knew It Series)

By Pfeffer, Susan Beth

The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box (books 1-3)

By Brallier, Max

The Last Human

By Lee Bacon

Alone

By Freeman, Megan E.

Challenges

Many of the negative reviews for these books indicate that the books pull the punches too much. Some of the complaints hint that the books lack realism to the tragedy. Perhaps this is because middle-grade books don’t typically deal with certain issues. It seems like the books in the category for this genre do not sell as well as books geared to older readers.

My Progress

Nov 22, 2021

Security of Sanctuary - The Wood

Nov 22, 2021

Lets take a closer look at the wood outside of the town of sanctuary, and see how the residence secure resources.

Nov 22, 2021

Nov 21, 2021

Security of Sanctuary - The road

Nov 21, 2021

Lets take a closer look at the road to the town of sanctuary, and see how the residence hide themselves from travelers.

Nov 21, 2021

Nov 20, 2021

Security of Sanctuary - The Perimeter

Nov 20, 2021

Lets take a closer look at the perimeter of the town of sanctuary, and see how the residence have secured themselves from attacking bugs and marauders.

Nov 20, 2021

Nov 19, 2021

Security of Sanctuary - outskirts

Nov 19, 2021

Lets take a closer look at the outskirts of the town of sanctuary, and see how the residence have store their materials and miscellaneous supplies.

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 18, 2021

Security of Sanctuary - residential area

Nov 18, 2021

Lets take a closer look at the residential area of the town of sanctuary, and see how the residence have secured themselves from bugs and each other.

Nov 18, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Security of Sanctuary - Heart of the town

Nov 17, 2021

Lets take a closer look at the heart of the town of sanctuary, and see how the residence have secured themselves from attacking bugs and marauders.

Nov 17, 2021

Nov 16, 2021

Problems with chapter 2

Nov 16, 2021

As I am writing chapter 2 I recognize there are some issues with Sanctuary. The security of this town does not make sense and I have a plan to fix this.

Nov 16, 2021

Nov 15, 2021

The First 2k words of Chapter 2 first draft

Nov 15, 2021

The first 2k words of chapter 2 first draft.

Nov 15, 2021

Nov 14, 2021

The First 1500 words of Chapter 2 first draft

Nov 14, 2021

The first 1500 words of chapter 2 first draft.

Nov 14, 2021

Nov 13, 2021

The First 1200 words of Chapter 2 first draft

Nov 13, 2021

The first 1200 words of chapter 2 first draft.

Nov 13, 2021

Nov 12, 2021

The First 900 words of Chapter 2 first draft

Nov 12, 2021

The first 900 words of chapter 2 first draft.

Nov 12, 2021

Nov 10, 2021

Main Character - Jude

Nov 10, 2021

Introducing Jude, one of our main characters. He is the son of Nathan and Rebecca and brother to Eden.

Nov 10, 2021

Nov 9, 2021

Jude the Tanner?

Nov 9, 2021

As I write chapter 2 and try to introduce the next main character Jude, I find his current profession unappealing. Perhaps he needs to go in a different direction.

Nov 9, 2021