This week on Storymix: Craft and Conversation, Maame Blue takes the helm of another Craft episode, this time to help you find inspiration for creating authentic characters that reflect your reader's worlds - that is, the world of children. With a reading from The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger from author J.T. Williams, and an immersive journey back to your childhood bedroom from our 5 Minute Mentor Jasmine Richards, this one requires multiple replays! Listen, share and get into the craft!

Useful Links:

• Writers & Artists Yearbook: On creating your cast of characters
• Book: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger by J. T. Williams
• Follow JT Williams on Instagram (@lizzie_and_belle) and Twitter (@ojibrown73)

Credits:
www.storymix.co.uk
Host: Maame Blue
Producers: Azi Farni and Maame Blue
Music by @Alexthetruefoodie on Instagram
Socials: @storymixstudio @maame_blue @art.by.azi

Follow Storymix:
https://www.storymix.co.uk
https://www.storymix.co.uk/create-with-us
Instagram: @storymixstudioFollow Siren Knight:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirenknight
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sirenkn1ght   
The music for Storymix: Craft and Conversation is by @Alexthetruefoodie.
Artwork is by Reyhana Ismail 
Produced by Jessica Horton and Sonja Stojiljkovic

This week on Storymix: Craft and Conversation, Maame Blue and Azi Farni get into the Conversation with Storymix Founder, author and editor Jasmine Richards to explore the question: How do you reflect your heritage without resorting to stereotypes when creating children's books? Listen, share and get into the conversation!

Useful Links:

• Create for Storymix
• Jasmine’s books
• Follow Jasmine on Instagram (@writeonauthor) and Twitter (@jrichardsauthor)

Credits
www.storymix.co.uk
Hosts: Azi Farni and Maame Blue
Producers: Azi Farni and Maame Blue
Music by @Alexthetruefoodie on Instagram
Socials: @storymixstudio @maame_blue @art.by.azi

Follow Storymix:
https://www.storymix.co.uk
https://www.storymix.co.uk/create-with-us
Instagram: @storymixstudioFollow Siren Knight:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirenknight
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sirenkn1ght   
The music for Storymix: Craft and Conversation is by @Alexthetruefoodie.
Artwork is by Reyhana Ismail 
Produced by Jessica Horton and Sonja Stojiljkovic

Welcome to the first ever episode of Storymix: Craft & Conversation! In our first Storymix Craft episode, host Maame Blue shares some tips on differentiating between Stereotypes and Archetypes when creating stories for children. Plus, we'll hear a reading by Storymix author Isaac Mckenzie, one of the writers behind Future Hero: Mission To The Shadow Sea. And on top of all of that, our fearless Storymix leader Jasmine Richards joins us for our 5 Minute Mentor segment - talking about different ways to find mentorship! Listen, share and get into the craft!

Useful Links:

• https://storygrid.com/hero-archetype/
• https://write-mentor.com/
• Book: Future Hero: Mission to The Shadow Sea by Remi Blackwood
• Follow Isaac on Instagram (@isaac.mckenzie) and Twitter (@IsaacHMcKenzie)

Credits:
www.storymix.co.uk
Host: Maame Blue
Producers: Azi Farni and Maame Blue
Music by @Alexthetruefoodie on Instagram
Socials: @storymixstudio @maame_blue @art.by.azi

Follow Storymix:
https://www.storymix.co.uk
https://www.storymix.co.uk/create-with-us
Instagram: @storymixstudioFollow Siren Knight:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirenknight
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sirenkn1ght   
The music for Storymix: Craft and Conversation is by @Alexthetruefoodie.
Artwork is by Reyhana Ismail 
Produced by Jessica Horton and Sonja Stojiljkovic