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 36: Line-Level Language with Sara Gentry
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sara Gentry interviews Sharon about line level language and writing and revising KidLit. They focus on creating engaging language for picture books, establishing authentic middle-grade voices, and developing complex stories in young adult literature. The conversation highlights the importance of sensory details, precise word…
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Coaching KidLit Episode 35: Handling Research with Guest Laurie Calkhoven
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros discuss key aspects handling research with returning guest Laurie Calkhoven. Laurie, an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, shares her extensive experience in writing over 50 books for young readers, including tips on conducting effective and organized research for both fiction and nonfiction. She…
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Episode 34: The Value of Community for KidLit Writers with Guest Sara Gentry
In this episode, host Christy Yaros and guest Sara Gentry dive into the vital role of community for KidLit writers. They explore various types of writing communities, from large organizations like SCBWI to intimate critique groups, and discuss how to choose the right community for your needs. Christy and Sarah share valuable tips on balancing…
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Coaching KidLit Episode 33: Non-Fiction Chapter Books with Guest Lori Alexander
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner talks with special guest Lori Alexander about writing and publishing nonfiction for children. Lori shares her journey from writing picture books to nonfiction, highlighting her award-winning works on historical figures in science and medicine. She discusses her process of finding ideas, conducting deep research, and using…
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Episode 32: Demystifying Early KidLit Categories with Guest Laurie Calkhoven
Sharon and Christy talk with prolific writer and fellow Author Accelerator Book Coach Laurie Calkoven about the differences between various early KidLit categories, including picture books, early readers, and chapter books.