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

Australian Writers' Centre

Welcome to Magic and Mayhem – the podcast series that explores the wonderful and wacky world of writing for kids and teens. Join us as we take a peek behind the picture book pages, discover pirate ships and publishing tips, delve into addictively readable YA novels and find oodles of inspiration in every treehouse corner. But above all, it’s where we learn from the authors who tell these very stories – what sparks their book ideas and how their creativity captures the attention of kids, teens and adults alike.

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

Episodes (40)

Jan 16, 2019 Ep 40: Suzanne O’Sullivan on what commissioning editors are looking for in children’s books.
Jan 16, 2019 Ep 39: Marisa Pintado on what young adult publishers really want.
Jan 16, 2019 Ep 38: Kimberly McCreight on how she knew she had to write her novel.

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

Jan 16, 2019
30½ minutes
27 MB

Meet Suzanne O’Sullivan, commissioning editor for Lothian Children’s Books and the Associate Publisher of Children’s Books for Hachette Australia. Suzanne is looking for authors with strong and fresh voices who tell unique stories. Learn what else Suzanne looks out for when considering a new author, including social media presence, school visits, and more middle grade, please! This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Ep 40: Suzanne O’Sullivan on what commissioning editors are looking for in children’s books.

Australian Writers' Centre

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