Magic & Mayhem: Discover the secrets to creating magnificent books for kids and teens.
Summary: 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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- Artist: Australian Writers' Centre
- Copyright: 2024 Australian Writers' Centre
Podcasts:
Ep 25: Alexa Moses goes from writing for television to penning kids fiction.
Ep 24: Judith Rossell is a publishing sensation!
Ep 23: Meg McKinlay on poetry, plotting and publishing.
Ep 22: Jacqueline Harvey’s publishing success after winning a picture book competition.
Ep 21: Catherine Pelosi on the writing course that built the foundation for her success as a children’s author.
Ep 20: How Tamsin Janu found success after this writing course.
Ep 19: Nova Weetman’s journey from screenwriting to middle grade and young adult fiction.
Ep 18: Tim Harris goes from primary school teacher to mastering short stories for kids.
Ep 17: Oliver Phommavanh on reading, networking and making fun of yourself.
Ep 16: Lauren Child transitions from illustrator to children’s author.
Ep 15: Hollywood actor Richard Roxburgh on writing for children.
Ep 14: Hazel Edwards' recipe for success in children’s writing.
Ep 13: Allison Tait reveals the steps she took to break through as an author.
Ep 12: Deb Abela has written more than 25 books for children!
Ep 11: Tristan Bancks has mastered the middle grade market.
