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Children's fiction writer & blogger on the first Monday of every month.

Category: Books

5 writing interviews from 2020 (to inspire you in 2021!)

If you’re back writing after the holidays, check out these interviews to help you bring your A-game!

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DM’terview with Venetia Gosling: Editing can even be fun!

Venetia Gosling, freelance editor with 25 years in children’s fiction industry, does a DM chat on the joys and challenges of the editing partnership.

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DM’terview with Olivia Hope: The Waiting Game

Olivia Hope, kidlit author, does a DM chat on coping with the writing waiting game & on overcoming the particular challenges of writing in 2020.

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DM’terview with author Eve McDonnell: Writing great settings!

Eve McDonnell, kidlit author, does a DM chat with me on how to use a story’s setting for emotional impact.

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DM’terview with Pádraig Kenny: Writers & their audience

Pádraig Kenny, kidlit author, does a DM chat about writing for readers, holding onto a child’s openness, and monster metaphors.

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Covid-time: 5 stages of reading

My reading has gone through some very distinct stages since the pandemic hit. Has yours too?

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BOOK-SPOILED: Asha & the Spirit Bird

In a spoiler filled interview, author Jasbinder Bilan’s opens up on her creative choices writing Asha & the Spirit Bird…

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Did Christmas fix my manuscript?

After two festive weeks away from my manuscript, I find out today if Christmas magic has somehow improved it…

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How to write good: Top tips from a freelance copyeditor and proofreader

Not-strictly-necessary commas, the importance of paragraphing & other top tips from a freelance copyeditor and proofreader…

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The Lit festival – ‘Teens are doing it for themselves’

A group of teens set up a literary festival for teens. What could go wrong? Nothing. It’s amazing! Read this interview and find out why…

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