I’ve been out and about talking about writing, teaching writing, writing about writing… what I haven’t been doing is blogging about writing here, on my actual blog.
So, to make up for it, here’s a list of blog posts, full of writing tips and advice, you may have missed, plus some recent interviews where I chatted about writing The First Summer of Callie McGee, and even a chance to spend a day with me learning the ins and outs of being a children’s author (I’d love to see you there!)
16 writing posts you may have missed
The creative magic of the mundane
How to pitch yourself to a podcast: an author’s guide
5 short stories to read right now to make you a better writer
Want to be a children’s author? Here’s why you need to learn to present to kids
How to maintain tension in a romance novel when you know there is a happy ending
5 ways to keep your reader guessing in a crime novel
Are you a teenager who loves writing? Here are seven ways to become a better writer
How to build your author platform before your book is published
How to write your book’s acknowledgements page
Simple steps to blog your way to success as an author
10 Australian authors on Substack
How to create a book series bible
Six simple tips for proofreading
The write-changing joy of tidying your office
“It’s never too late” and other great writing tips
Recent podcast interviews
Reading With A Chance of Tacos
Ken and I cover a lot of territory about the choices you make when you’re writing for a middle-grade audience, why Callie McGee is set in a contemporary world and not my signature ‘almost history’ and a whole lot more.
Spoiler: we did not eat tacos, so there will be no chewing in your ear.
Host Felicity Harley and I take a dive into how to tap into creativity (and it’s probably not the way you think).
If you’d like to harness more creativity – and write more – within your busy daily life, this one is for you.
I always forget to mention my own podcast, but in this episode my co-host Megan Daley asks the questions educators want to know about The First Summer of Callie McGee.
We also have a chat about the importance of ‘escape reads’ for kids.
So you want to be a children’s author?
Have you been thinking about writing a children’s book? Or maybe you’ve started and don’t know what to do next?
Join me at the South Coast Writers’ Centre, Coledale, NSW, on Saturday 7 October, 10.30am-3pm, and let’s talk about ALL THE THINGS!
In the first part of this half-day workshop, I’ll share my insider secrets and practical tips on writing for children. All the things I’ve learnt through hard-won experience.
I’ll look at the top 10 questions you need to ask yourself in order to write a great book for kids – as well as answering any burning questions you might have.
In part two, we’ll dive into how to build a successful longterm career as a children’s author. From promoting your work to writing the next book, get the inside track to save you time and heartache.
Come along and say hello!
Find out more and get tickets here.
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