Magic & Mayhem: Discover the secrets to creating magnificent books for kids and teens.

Tamsin Janu writes just one day a week is a successful middle grade fiction writer with four books, all while keeping her day job. Learn how to let a manuscript breathe, how to fit writing around work, and that yes, it really is possible to become a writer.

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

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How Nova Weetman turned her screenwriting skills to middle grade and young adult fiction. Nova has been writing professionally for over 20 years, but when she couldn’t make a dark and real kids TV series, she wrote it as a book instead. Learn how structure can invigorate your plot, how to accept revisions, and why you have to be fearless..

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This is how Tim Harris found success with short stories for kids. Tim started out as a primary school teacher, reading out his first short story to a bunch of first graders. Since then, he’s released four volumes of his popular Exploding Endings collections. Learn how to prepare for a school visit, why you should give up watching TV, and why you should submit to small publishers.

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Oliver Phommavanh turns stereotypes into bestselling stories. Oliver is a self-confessed nerd, so it’s no surprise he read more than 300 kids books before sitting down to write his own. Learn why attending festivals is so important, how to make fun of yourself, and why your writing should always be playful.

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Meet Lauren Child, author of the super successful Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean, and Ruby Redfort books. Lauren started as an illustrator but has found success as a children’s author. Learn how to become a brutal editor, when to turn to experts, and how to find your own way of storytelling.

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How actor Richard Roxburgh wrote his first kids book. Richard is one of Australia’s most famous actors and directors, but he was keen to try out his creative writing muscles. Learn how structure can set you free, why kids need humour, and how to find the right balance with your illustrations.

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Hazel Edwards has written more than 200 books - and shows no signs of stopping! Hazel is an incredibly successful and prolific kids author, and part of her success comes down to collaboration. She’s constantly pushing herself and learning something new. Learn why you should rewrite at least ten times, how to tackle tough topics in kids stories, and what a realistic success ratio looks like.

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

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This is how Allison Tait found her voice and publishing success as a middle grade author. Allison had a long and successful career in magazines and freelance writing, but couldn’t break through into fiction until she quit trying to write what she thought she should write, and found her own voice. Learn how to find ideas everywhere, why you should listen to your inner motivation, and why keeping a part-time job can give you the security to take chances.

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

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Find out how managing llamas prepared Deb Abela for a successful writing career. Deb has written more than 25 books for kids, but she started out in TV, managing every aspect of production on a kids show. She was also writing six scripts a week every week, and that discipline was invaluable when she started her publishing career. Learn how chapter breakdowns can help make writing easier, how to prepare for a school visit, and why you need to stay connected to your readers.

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

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How middle grade author Tristan Bancks takes each manuscript from chaos to polished thriller. Tristan has published several successful books and knows his routine well - every story starts as a Frankenstein first draft of chaos. Learn why it can take up to six drafts to find your rhythm, the value of doing school visits, and why ninth graders aren’t

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

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