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

Tag: writing advice

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 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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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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Too hot to write? Get the Story Thief literary Ice Pop!

Top writing tips from Irish kids authors Nigel Quinlan, Sinéad O’Hart, ER Murray, Caroline Busher, Kieran Crowley & Pádraig Kenny!

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