Resources
Welcome to our resources page! Here, you’ll find articles written by our editors and Cornerstones team members about specific aspects of writing, editing, and publishing. Are you wondering how to market your book? Or which YA subgenre your novel falls into? We have a lot of fantastic content in the wings to bring to you, so do keep checking back on this page for updates.
The difference between chapter books and middle grade fiction… with editor Rachel Boden
There is often confusion about what constitutes a ‘chapter book’ and what ‘middle grade’. Simply put, the difference is the age range at which it is aimed, and consequently the length of the book.
Moving between genres… with editor Gina Blaxill
Everything we write fits into a genre. It’s the filing system we use for creative content. Of course, there are genre-defying novels, but, for most of us, what we write falls into an umbrella grouping. Within those, you have more specific categories. Take thrillers – these can be psychological, romantic, action-heavy or crime focused. All are exciting, pacy reads, but these subtypes have different emphases.
Young Adult sub-genres… with editor Bryony Pearce
One of the lovely things about writing Middle Grade or Young Adult is that you can experiment with genre. Think of a bookshop; the adult books are shelved according to their sub-genre (thriller, romance, sci-fi etc), but in the children’s section books are shelved according to age appropriateness…