Writing YA With Poppy

I chatted with Tegan Bennett Daylight, an Australian YA author, about her new book 'Royals'. Dubbed the 'anti Lord of the Flies', this book explores the complexities of teenagehood, while showing us how strong, empathetic, and intelligent young adults can be.

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Let's talk teen fiction. In this episode, it's all about ME! I've just released my debut novel, a YA fantasy titled 'Woken Kingdom', and this is the recording of a lovely interview I did with the Eumundi Voice.

Happy reading, writing and listening <3

Check out Woken Kingdom on:

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104449373-woken-kingdom

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSDYKXRB

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Time for episode 11! ⁠⁠In the last episode, I broke down why editing costs can seem so expensive, and why editing is an important investment in your author career. Today I'll discuss some ways you can self-edit your novel to reduce your editor's work and therefore reduce their fees.

My sample edit request form: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests

Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing 

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Time for episode 10! 

⁠⁠Editing expenses can be daunting, so let's break down why editing costs what it does, which services and fees are involved, and why it's a great investment for your author business. ⁠

My sample edit request form: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests

Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-1-why-is-editing-so-expensive

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Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)

Time for episode nine! Let's talk teen fiction. Today I'm telling you all about sample edits - what they are, why they're so important, and how to get the most out of them. Enjoy :)

My sample edit request form: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests

Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sample-edits

Why editing is expensive: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-1-why-is-editing-so-expensive

Reducing editing costs: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing

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Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)

Episode 8! And this is such an exciting one, because this is my very first podcast interview :)

This week, Natalie Sea, author of 'Burnish' (out today!), is talking to me about her writing and publishing journey, and we're diving deep into some great writing advice (particularly on characters and pacing), as well as publishing and book marketing tips. 

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Burnish, and I can tell you that it is a fantastically unique dark fantasy. And a great study in trauma. With five main characters - and told in the format of short stories woven together - Burnish must have been really difficult to juggle. But Natalie is an expert writer, and she didn't only manage it; she did an amazing job of it!  

Want more from Natalie? She makes great educational content for writers over on YouTube, so check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliesea/featured

And don't forget to buy a copy of the AMAZING Burnish, here: bookdepository.com/Burnish-Natalie-Sea/9798985462708?

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Episode 7! Let's talk teen fiction. This is the last in my 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic. This week, it's style and POV! We're going over what makes engaging prose, what makes a unique and relatable voice, and how to choose the tense and perspective of your novel.

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Episode 6! Let's talk teen fiction. I'm going to be sharing a 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic. This week, it's plotting and outlining! We're going over the three-act structure, a fantastic storytelling technique that allows writers to create fun and successful plots.

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Episode 5! Let's talk teen fiction. 

This is the second podcast in my 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes, where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic. This week, it's world building! We're going over what makes a reader love feel immersed in your fictional world or setting (or just your characters' surroundings!), so they connect with and care about your story.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon

Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)

Episode 4! Let's talk teen fiction. 

Over the next month, I'm going to be sharing a 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes, where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic -- and this week, it's characters! We're going over what makes a reader love a character and empathise with them, so they will connect with and care about your story. 

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon

Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting