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Episode Synopsis
Host Tina Strachan dives deep into the world of publishing, interviewing international multi-published Kid Lit author Kate Foster. Kate discusses her most recent book, 'Camp Spooky,' co-written with Pip Harry, and shares insights into the co-writing process, the importance of diversity in children's literature, and her dedication to promoting awareness through initiatives like the Danz Awards and the Author Pen Pals Program. This episode is a treasure trove of advice, experiences, and behind-the-scenes details for aspiring authors at every stage of their writing journey.00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast00:56 Special Christmas Episode Announcement02:25 Interview with Kid Lit Superstar Kate Foster09:18 The Joys and Challenges of Co-Writing14:22 Promoting Neurodiversity in Children's Books16:44 The Dans Awards: Celebrating Diversity in Literature24:03 Author Pen Pal Program24:43 The Magic of Author Visits25:15 Launching the Free Author Pen Pals Program26:36 Personal Experiences with Author Pen Pals27:40 The Importance of Literacy and Storytelling29:39 How to Get Involved with Author Pen Pals30:39 Being a Good Industry Citizen31:16 Navigating Rejection and Building Community34:41 Top Tips for Aspiring Authors42:53 Managing Time and Staying Motivated46:19 Looking Forward to the FutureJoin our Patreon community for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videosYou can find out more about Tina, Madeleine and Natasha and follow their journeys here: Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videosTina Strachan children's book authorMadeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videosMadeleine Cleary | AuthorNatasha Rai (@raiwriting) • Instagram photos and videosNatasha Rai | Author | Mentor If you want to stay in the know, sign up to Madeleine, Tina and Natasha's newsletters for the latest news first. Madeleine: Subscribe here...
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