Wednesday, 15 July 2020

P008 IDEAS FOR WRITING A GOOD PICTURE BOOK


From Dr Seuss to Julia Donaldson picture books have been around for some time and the market appears to be growing. Here is some useful advice on how you can become a good picture writer. We will cover: 

            # Memorable Characters

            # Repetition

            # Rhythm and Rhyme

            # Baddies

            # Don’t forget the Illustrator


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Monday, 13 July 2020

B007 TO WORKSHOP OR NOT


That is the question. It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or someone who has been writing for awhile now, you can still benefit from a writing workshop or retreat. Listen to hear how and why you should at least attend a workshop every so often.


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Sunday, 12 July 2020

B005 PLACES TO WRITE


A writer should always be comfortable and settled in where they write. Here we discuss a few places where you can feel at home while letting your creative juices flow.


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Thursday, 9 July 2020

P007 EMBRACING THE CHILDREN WRITERS MINDSET


Today we ask you whether or not you are an Author? Good question but is it one you are prepared to answer if you have just started the writing journey? Listening to this podcast will show you that yes you can say you are an author, that you can stand up and be counted in the writing world. All it takes is confidence. Find out how.


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Monday, 6 July 2020

B004 NEW PLANS


Today Ann looks at how one addresses making new plans when things don’t work out, the way they should; usually through no fault of your own. This is how Ann coped with such a decision – with a strong heart and wit!


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Friday, 3 July 2020

P006 CREATING A WRITING SCHEDULE PART 2


In part one Create a Writing Schedule podcast we covered being committed to writing, internal momentum, external factors and how interruptions can derail your writing efforts. We continue in part two by looking at:

# Planning Your Writing Schedule

# Organising Your Writing Ideas & Research

# Creating a Routine Time for Writing

# Developing Healthy Writing Habits


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P005 CREATING A WRITING SCHEDULE PART 1


This podcast, although aimed mainly at those writing for children, it can be utilised for any writing project with some adaptions. In part one we cover becoming committed to writing as well as:   

# Internal Momentum That Gets You Writing 

# The External Factor to Make Time for Writing

# Interruptions That Derail Your Writing Efforts


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