BBAB 248: Writing for Children - New Podcast from Katie Davis
Brain Burps About Books
I’ve got a sneak peek at something new you might want to know about… Writing for Children Podcast Episode 000 (a little preview) Hi, I’m Katie Davis. I started Brain Burps About Books back in 2010 and continued it for 6 years and 247 episodes. I wanted to give you a little head’s up that I’m creating a new show now. As the Director of the Institute of Children's Literature, I wanted to do a show focusing more on craft. This show will be shorter, have tips and links to great resources for children’s writers, whether you write for pre-k, mg, teens or inbetween. Yes! We will have...
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BBAB 247: Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask for Brain Burps to End
Brain Burps About Books
Brain Burps About Books Podcast #247 Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask for Brain Burps to End An Interview with Debut Author Julie Falatko Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. This is the last Brain Burps About Books Podcast. But I'll be back! The Writing for Children podcast will focus solely on the craft of writing. Sign...
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BBAB 246: Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month!
Brain Burps About Books
Brain Burps About Books Podcast #246 Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month! An Interview with Dianne de Las Casas Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: 1. Open the show's page in iTunes store . 2. Click on the "View in iTunes" button under the logo. 3. You will...
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BBAB 245 Stuff That Gets In the Way of Writing
Brain Burps About Books
Brain Burps About Books Podcast #245 Stuff That Gets in the Way of Writing Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Learn to write and earn college credit with a home study course from our sponsor Institute for Children's Literature. Take the free aptitude test . The Physics of Fantasy writing, a free word count chart and more in...
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BBAB 244 - How to Get Author School Visits
Brain Burps About Books
Brain Burps About Books Podcast #244 How to Get Author School Visits Tips for getting author visits & what to do when you get there Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: 1. Open the show's page in iTunes store . 2. Click on the "View in iTunes" button under...
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BBAB 243: 12 Things To Do After a Conference
Brain Burps About Books
Brain Burps About Books Podcast #243 12 Things To Do After a Conference Announcements Enter the Institute for Writer's PreK Writing Contest! There will be $1300 in prizes awarded and you could win. For all the details visit or text PREKCONTEST to 33444. Submit your manuscript before October 31st for a chance to win. Did you miss the amazing Picture Book Summit? Sign up to find out about our upcoming events at . This week we're talking about what to do after a conference What should you do right after you get home? What do you do with all the "stuff" you've collected at the conference?...
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BBAB 242 : Picture Book Summit
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Brain Burps About Books Podcast #242 Picture Book Summit An Interview with Julie Hedlund Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Last week to register for ! The deadline to register is September 25th. Don't miss it - . Listen to hear Jon Bard's take on Picture Book Summit. This week's guest is Julie Hedlund! is an award-winning...
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BBAB 241 : What’s So Great About the 500 Word Picture Book?
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Brain Burps About Books Podcast #241 What’s So Great About the 500 Word Picture Book? An Interview with Laura Backes Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. I'm hosting a FREE webinar to give you a sneak peek of Get Your First 1,000 Followers! You can ask me anything you want and I'll be doing LIVE website critiques. Pick the...
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BBAB 240 : Followers + Fear = Super Bad
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Brain Burps About Books Podcast #240 Followers + Fear = Super Bad Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Thanks, everyone, who signed up for my free training for Get Your First 1,000 Followers! You’re not too late if you want to – just go to This week's guest is YOU! Tune in to hear the answer to these burning writer...
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BBAB 239 : Idea Generator for Your YA Novel
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Brain Burps About Books Podcast #239 Idea Generator for Your YA Novel An Interview with Anne Collier Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Not sure how to get started with your marketing? is my new LIVE class coming this Fall for those who want that intro to business for writers. Learn how to use an email list, best practices...
info_outlineBrain Burps About Books Podcast #227
Defining Magical Realism
An Interview with Laura Ruby
Announcements
- The launch of How to Create Your Author Platform (and Market Your Books without Being Pushy) went great, the students are awesome. The course is wait listed but you can CLICK HERE to be notified as soon as it opens sign up. Plus you'll get 5 things you can do today to start your platform before you even get in the class.
- Join the fun in the Brain Burps About Book Podcast Group: www.katiedavis.com/podcastgroup. I'll be offering extras, and sharing resources to help you grow and learn best practices.
Appearances
- I'm speaking at Podcast Boston on June 13th.
- I'm teaching Yale this summer. (Yes, THAT Yale!) Date to be determined - I'll let you know as soon as I know!
This Week's Guest is Laura Ruby!
This week’s guest is Laura Ruby. Laura is one of my BFF's and she also writes fiction for adults, teens and children. She is the author of the newly-released YA novel BONE GAP*, as well as the Edgar-nominated children's mystery LILY'S GHOSTS, the ALA Quick Pick for teens GOOD GIRLS (2006), a collection of interconnected short stories about blended families for adults, I'M NOT JULIA ROBERTS (2007), and the forthcoming middle-grade trilogy YORK. She is on the faculty of Hamline University's Masters in Writing for Children Program. She makes her home in the Chicago area.
Laura and I talk about
- We talk about bees and their relationship to gender issues.
- Animals: magical and otherwise.
- The way we see the people we love.
- How Laura names her characters.
- How many words do you need for a novel?
- How does Laura edit?
- What is magical realism and what is Laura Ruby’s definition of it?
- Helen Oyeyemi, author of Boy, Snow, Bird: A Novel
- Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma
* I did receive a free advanced copy of BONE GAP and I am happy to call Laura Ruby my friend.