Ken Williams

Reading with a chance of tacos

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A podcast that connects aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators and their journeys, awesome stories and all the fun of kids books. What are you waiting for? Grab a taco and come join us.

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Ken Williams

Episodes

Diversity in kids books with Nat Amoore 06.11.2019 19:21

Ken talks with author Nat Amoore about the great success of Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire, her latest books and they discuss in detail the need for diversity in children's literature. Then, to take the tone down, they discuss the topic of fart books and Nat offers up a tip on rejection for writers.

Rebecca Landy for emerging authors 31.10.2019 20:58

Emerging Author, Rebecca Landy, talks to Ken about her journey as an aspiring writer, her frustrations, what she's learned and what she hopes for as a children's author. Ken takes a look at a classic picture book by Margaret Mahy and we discusses how to handle rejection as well as announce this week's Gold Taco winner for Character of the week.

006_ Mitch Frost Submitting to publishers 24.10.2019 13:54

Mitch Frost, a first time author and monster expert, shares his journey to publication with tips on pitching ideas and submitting to publishers. Also Ken shares his tips on rejection and we announce Character of the Week.

Episode 005_ Penny Harrison 10.10.2019 16:18

Children's author and journalist, Penny Harrison joins us to discuss her books and some awesome writing tips, while Ken shows us what to do while you're waiting to hear back from your manuscript submission and we announce Character of the Week!

Episode 004_ Zanni Louise and Robert Munsch Classics 04.10.2019 13:28

Zanni Louise shares her writing tips, we review a Robert Munsch Classic, announce Munsch Week on our blog, while Ken offers up a rejection tip and we announce Character of the Week.

Heidi McKinnon – her writing journey, tips and great book titles 24.09.2019 17:23

Ken is joined by author and illustrator Heidi McKinnon to discuss her writing journey and share some great writing tips. Ken offers up advice on rejection, we look at some great and funny book titles and announce Character of the Week.

Kylie Howarth, researching fun characters and what publishers want 17.09.2019 16:03

Kylie Howarth pops by to share her writing journey and researching fun characters. We explore the topic of what publishers want, Ken offers up some fun rejection tips and we announce the all-important Character of the Week.

Nic Brasch explains lending rights, fun writing tips and character of the week 17.09.2019 15:05

Chair of Writers Victoria and author of over 400 books, Nic Brasch joins us to discuss writing tips and his take on lending rights for authors. We review Tim Winton's classic, The Bugalugs Bum Thief. And, of course, 'Character of the Week' – where we pay homage to a book character that has brought us so much joy. Plus, Ken offers up some great tips on rejection.