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Episode Synopsis
Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of using Google Docs. And more. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast00:19 Spotlight on children's authors01:27 Weekly app tip with Nat Newman01:55 Google Docs: A writer's best friend06:24 Course advertisement: Writing children's novels07:16 Interview with Carla Fitzgerald12:28 Five must-do's for writing middle grade novels25:23 Building a sustainable author career32:50 Conclusion Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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