The Bertie

Our own Mafia member, Lisa Lewis Tyre, is holding a short-story contest called The Bertie for students 10-13 years old. The Middle-Grade Mafia will serve as judges and will be posting writing tips for students in the weeks leading up to the contest. Today's topic is: Writing Action Books have superpowers. They move us. They transport us away to far away places. They allow us to experience thrilling adventures without the risk of being stabbed [...]