Magic & Mayhem: Discover the secrets to creating magnificent books for kids and teens.
By Australian Writers' Centre
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Episodes: 40
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Welcome to Magic and Mayhem – the podcast series that explores the wonderful and wacky world of writing for kids and teens. Join us as we take a peek behind the picture book pages, discover pirate ships and publishing tips, delve into addictively readable YA novels and find oodles of inspiration in every treehouse corner. But above all, it’s where we learn from the authors who tell these very stories – what sparks their book ideas and how their creativity captures the attention of kids, teens and adults alike.
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Ep 40: Suzanne O’Sullivan on what commissioning editors are looking for in children’s books.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 39: Marisa Pintado on what young adult publishers really want.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 38: Kimberly McCreight on how she knew she had to write her novel.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 37: Rachael Craw on plot, motivation and character in young adult novels.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 36: Ellie Marney focuses on crime writing for young adults.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 35: Nicole Hayes teaches at the Australian Writers' Centre and writes spellbinding young adult books.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 34: Gabrielle Tozer reveals her marketing secrets as a young adult author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 33: Allison Rushby does both indie and traditional publishing.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 32: Fleur Ferris on her success as a childen’s author after this writing course.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 31: Carole Wilkinson on why it’s never too late to start your journey as a children’s author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 30: Kim Wilkins also writes as Kimberley Freeman. Here’s how she does it.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 29: Veronica Roth. Divergent. Need we say more?
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 28: Belinda Murrell is the author of more than 20 books!
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 27: Emily Gale transitioned from editing to writing.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 26: Wendy Orr’s book turned into a Hollywood movie starring Jodie Foster!
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 25: Alexa Moses goes from writing for television to penning kids fiction.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 24: Judith Rossell is a publishing sensation!
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 23: Meg McKinlay on poetry, plotting and publishing.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 22: Jacqueline Harvey’s publishing success after winning a picture book competition.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 21: Catherine Pelosi on the writing course that built the foundation for her success as a children’s author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 20: How Tamsin Janu found success after this writing course.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 19: Nova Weetman’s journey from screenwriting to middle grade and young adult fiction.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 18: Tim Harris goes from primary school teacher to mastering short stories for kids.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 17: Oliver Phommavanh on reading, networking and making fun of yourself.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 16: Lauren Child transitions from illustrator to children’s author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 15: Hollywood actor Richard Roxburgh on writing for children.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 14: Hazel Edwards' recipe for success in children’s writing.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 13: Allison Tait reveals the steps she took to break through as an author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 12: Deb Abela has written more than 25 books for children!
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 11: Tristan Bancks has mastered the middle grade market.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 10: Louise Park on her adventure into the world of writing.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 9: Lesley Gibbes reveals her tips on becoming a successful author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 8: Andy Griffiths on the secrets to his success.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 7: Sue Whiting crosses genres and age groups with her books.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 6: Danny Parker on editing, collaborating and getting published.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 5: Emma Allen’s road to becoming an award-winning author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 4: Jen Storer’s breakthrough as a picture book author.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 3: How Shelly Unwin fulfilled her dream to write children’s books.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 1: Zanni Louise’s obsession with picture books.
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Ep 2: Tania McCartney’s non-fiction books for kids.
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Jan 16, 2019 |