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So Many Self-Publishing Tips

On today’s show we have a fun chat with a super enthusiastic and successful indie author who so generously shares her process and tips on self-publishing. Plus, we chat about her author journey and all things kid lit.

Today’s guest is what you’d call a real go-getter, an active member of the Australian writing community, who throws herself into her work with such enthusiasm.

She began in her working life in the music and television industry before being drawn back into her passion for children’s literature.

Her first book, Looking for Lily was shortlisted in the West Australian Young Readers’ Book Awards, and her latest book, Mavey and Beth’s Double Act is out now and ripping it up in stores.

She’s an indie author who’s learned through hard work and dedication how to write, produce, and sell children’s books, and she’s popped in today to share a taco, along with her process, tips and tricks for self-publishing.

Everybody, please give a huge welcome to the awesome Kristy Nita Brown.

Rebecca Lim is an award-winning Australian writer, illustrator, editor and the author of over twenty books, including Tiger Daughter (a CBCA Book of the Year: winner).

Her novels have been translated into German, French, Turkish, Portuguese, Polish and Russian and have won so many awards I can’t list them all here. 

She’s popped in today to chat about her latest book titled, Two Sparrowhawks in a Lonely Sky. This is such a poignant tale of two incredible kids setting out on the most unimaginable journey. A journey full of emotion that will challenge us all as Australians to question our beliefs and prejudices.

Plus, we chat with Bianca's Book Club about starting a community library and Bianca reviews two amazing book series.

Michelle Wilson was, until recently, a frustrated author, who’d achieved success early in her writing career with a terrific picture book, but then couldn’t get that next contract. Until she learned a few golden rules of being a children’s author.

I thought this could help those aspiring authors that have been at it for a while and are not having any luck, or who might have one or two pieces published but having trouble getting something new out there. 

Being a children’s author is a journey. It takes time to find your process, your voice, and who you are as a writer, even if you have a few things published already.  

Today’s guest turned things around for herself by persevering and continuing to learn her craft. And, you can too.

Plus, Liv reviews a heart-warming picture book. And, if you'd like to unlock bonus episodes, click here.

Here are 3 Ways To Be An Author of Influence.

1. Be Consistent 
2. Have Empathy 
3. Be Courageous

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Author, Zanni Louise pops in to share her author journey, along with her latest picture book Pigasus, about a young pig who wants to fly. 

Zanni gives some awesome author advice. Plus, with book week upon us, we've got author, Amelia McInerney sharing how she goes about the week and her tips for a successful school visit.

All that and more on this week's Taco's Podcast!