Those of you who've followed this blog a while probably know I'm a reluctant techno adopter. Sure, I blog and Tweet like a birdie, but there are still a ton of things I have yet to learn. How to make my website cooler and less templatey, for one. Hashtags on Twitter, and how to text on my phone. I'm a little bit of a grandma sometimes when it comes to technology.
So with my first book coming out in a few years, I started thinking ahead about how to reach readers in 2013. What will your average middle-grader be up to by then? Will Twitter be out, or is it not even in with tweens? And how about these new social networking sites for tweens that are popping up?
What techno gear will kids have in the future? Any predictions?
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I don't envy you trying to think ahead like that. I recommend setting your books in the past.
ReplyDeleteIt's more about knowing how to connect with the middle-grader of 2013. Honestly, the hardest part about writing for that age group is that you're not just trying to reach the kids, but also the parents, teachers and librarians.
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