The Coaching KidLit podcast will explore aspects of children’s book writing and offer coaching tools for leveling up your KidLit writing game.
We will also feature interviews with KidLit authors and coaches and dive into their creative processes.
And, of course, we will provide children’s book recommendations, and listing our recent favorites, which may or may not lead to a full-on debate/discussion about the KidLit books we love and why we love them.
Give us a listen and let us know what you like, or don’t like, and send us your topic and KidLit book recommendations.
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Episodes
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Episode 42: Demystifying Middle Grade Series with Guest Matt McMann
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner welcomes Matt McMann, USA Today bestselling author of the middle grade spooky mystery series Monsterious. Matt shares his unique writing journey—from winning school writing contests as a kid, to a long career as a musician, and finally returning to writing with encouragement and guidance from his…
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Episode 41: Exploring Emotional Writing with Guest Christopher Cheng
In this episode of Coaching Kidlit, Sharon Skinner welcomes award-winning children’s author Christopher Cheng for an inspiring conversation about emotional writing in kidlit. Chris shares insights from his journey as a teacher and author, discusses the importance of writing from the heart, and reveals how personal experiences shape his stories. Listeners will learn practical tips…
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Episode 40: Combining Cultural Aspects with Harshita Jerath
Sharon and Christy welcome Guest Harshita Jerath, author of picture books such as “The Leaping Ladoo” and “Cooler Than Lemonade” to discuss how she blends elements from her Indian heritage with American experiences in her writing, creating stories that resonate with broader audiences while maintaining cultural authenticity. Visti Harshita online at: Website: harshitajerath.com Instagram: @hjjerath…
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Episode 39 – Ins and Outs of Indie Publishing with Guest Natalie Wright
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner dives into the ins and outs of indie publishing with guest Natalie Wright. Natalie shares her journey from lawyer to successful indie author, discussing her writing process, character development, and the importance of a strong author platform. She offers valuable insights into creating emotionally resonant stories…
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Episode 38: Digging Into Middle Grade with Guest Janet Fox
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner, joined by guest Janet Fox, discusses various aspects of middle grade (MG) writing. Janet shares her writing journey, her passion for MG, and offers valuable insights on the craft of writing, particularly focusing on MG readers, character development, the importance of passion in writing, and tackling…