Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
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Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
Episode 48: Nature-Based Writing with Guest Erin Radniecki
Coaching KidLit
33 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 48: Nature-Based Writing with Guest Erin Radniecki
Host Sharon Skinner and guest Erin Radniecki discuss nature-based writing: weaving nature into kid lit, fostering a sense of place, and using personal passion for nature to enrich storytelling and connect young readers to the natural world.
Topics Covered:
Erin’s journey: Combining passion for nature and writing [00:01:34]
Coaching nature-curious writers: Focus on characters’ relationship with nature [00:03:36]
Nature in various genres: Magical realism, contemporary, and broader definitions [00:06:13]
Importance of sensory details and connecting with nature as inspiration [00:16:40]
Using nature as metaphor or thematic element, even if not writing nature fiction [00:18:30]
Human relationships with nature and sense of place ([00:21:02]
Action items: Story Ecosystem Starter Kit & getting outside for inspiration [00:28:10]
Visit and/or Follow Erin Online:Instagram: @writewithnatureWebsite:: writewithnature.com
Coaching KidLit
Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
