My Messy Muse- Episode 43- Kidlit BITS #3- Keeping Momentum During Quarantine
Release Date: 03/22/2020
My Messy Muse- Episode 53- Poetry for Young Readers
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In this Episode we discuss poetry for young readers, from picture books to middle-grade, with traditionally published authors, Chris Baron, Michelle Schaub, and Angela Shanté.
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My Messy Muse- Episode 52- Kidlit BITS #4- Teachers Pay Teachers
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Kidlit BITs- Bite Sized Informational Takeaways! On this Episode learn about how to get your FREE book resources into the hands of teachers.
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My Messy Muse - Episode 51- 2020 Year in Review, Picture Books!
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Celebrate Picture Books! 2020 was a difficult year for everyone yet beautiful books published. In this Episode, we celebrate new picture books that released in 2020. We celebrate their authors, illustrators, stories, and journeys.
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My Messy Muse-Episode 50- Self Publishing: Should I or Shouldn't I?
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In this My Messy Muse kidlit podcast Episode 50, Michele McAvoy interviews April Cox, a successful self-published kidlit author who works with other kidlit writers to help them see their dream of publication, with her company Self Publishing Made Simple.
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My Messy Muse- Episode 49- Writing Holiday Books
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In this Episode 49 of the My Messy Muse #kidlit podcast Michele McAvoy will help answer many of your holiday book questions. She sits down for a Coffee & Craft Roundtable Chat with kidlit authors Patricia Toht, Karen Rostoker-Gruber, and Nancy Churnin to discuss all things holiday books.
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My Messy Muse Episode 48- #TeacherFeature: Flip Grid Part II: Connecting Authors + Students
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In this #TeacherFeature Part II of Flipgrid for authors with Educator Collaborator & Flipgrid ambassador, Nicole Mancini (aka "Miss Nikki") we dive a little bit deeper into how to use the platform to connect with students. Flipgrid is a great way to market your book and get in front of the kids that love them!
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My Messy Muse Episode 47- #TeacherFeature- FlipGrid 101 For Authors + Educators
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Have you heard of Flipgrid? Authors, ever wonder how you could use Flipgrid to connect with your young audience? Educators, ever wonder how to use Flipgrid to connect your students with authors and other creatives?
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My Messy Muse Episode 46- NerdCamp for Kidlit Explained
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Ever heard of Nerdcamp? What is a Nerdcamp? What's all the rave? How can you present at a Nerdcamp?
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Episode 45- #TeacherFeature- Distance Learning During the Pandemic Roundtable
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A roundtable discussion about "crisis" learning during Covid-19 with special guests Cornelius Minor (literacy equity expert, educator, & author), Kelly Gallagher (science teacher), and Elaine Mendez (vice-principal) with Nicole Mancini (5th grade ELA teacher and My Messy Muse educator collaborator) at the helm.
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My Messy Muse- Episode 44- Pinterest 101 for Creatives with Debbie Gonzales
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Pinterest 101 for Creatives. Did you know that Pinterest is a fantastic tool to grow your author platform and sell books! Learn how to use Pinterest to your advantage as an author. It's not just for finding cool recipes! Part of a series on Building your Author Platform.
info_outlineFriends, what a messy time we are living in right now. The Corona outbreak may have disrupted your author/illustrator momentum, but we can take some of that momentum back. What should you be doing right now during quarantine for your author/illustrator business?
This Episode will give you some quick things to consider to keep things moving for your career.
Also, please join us in the My Messy Muse FB group to have contact and connection during this difficult time. www.facebook.com/groups/mymessymuse
Follow host Michele McAvoy on Twitter @michele_mcavoy; Instagram @michelemcavoy
Find out more about Michele and her books at www.michelemcavoy.com