Welcome to Storymix: Craft and Conversation, the podcast from inclusive fiction studio Storymix, exploring the craft of children’s storytelling, the realities of publishing and the people creating the books we want to see in the world.Season 1, co-hosted by author and creative writing tutor Maame Blue and former BBC journalist Azi Farni, was created to support racially minoritised writers and illustrators working in children’s books. Across the series, they explore key elements of craft, from creating believable characters and authentic dialogue to writing for different age groups, alongside conversations about heritage, bias, representation and finding your way into the publishing industry.In Season 2, Storymix founder and author Jasmine Richards takes the conversation behind the books themselves, speaking with the writers and illustrators behind Storymix collaborations about how stories are made. They get into the creative choices, unexpected challenges, publishing journeys and big ideas behind the work, from identity and history to humour, genre, representation and writing for today’s young readers.Whether you are developing your own voice, curious about how books move from idea to bookshelf, or simply love hearing writers and illustrators talk about their craft, Storymix: Craft and Conversation offers practical insight, candid conversation and a look inside the making of inclusive, commercial children’s stories.
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Writing the In-Between (Princess Apparently)
Aug 13, 202644 minS2
In the first episode of Season 2 of Storymix: Craft and Conversation, Storymix founder Jasmine Richards talks to debut children’s author Siren Knight about mixed race identity, Caribbean history, teenage life and the creative journey behind her new novel, Princess (Apparently).Siren and Jasmine explore what it means to write characters who live “in-between”, including Della, the mixed race teenager at the heart of Princess (Apparently). They discuss belonging, Black royalty, the imagined Caribbean island monarchy of St Antonique, and the real history that provided the “sliding door” inspiration for the novel.They also talk about why stories featuring marginalised young peop...
This week on the final episode of the season of Storymix: Craft and Conversation, Maame Blue and Azi Farni chat extensively with children’s literary agent Davinia Andrew-Lynch about what it really means to be a literary agent, industry expectations, and answering the constant question: how do you get a seat at the publishing table? Listen, share and get into the conversation!<br /><b><br />Useful Links: </b>Davinia Andrew-Lynch at Curtis Brown The Fab Prize Follow Davinia on Twitter @nocturnalreader and Instagram @andlynlit <b><br />Credits</b><br /><b>www.storymix.co.uk </b><br /><b>Hosts: Azi Farni an...
This week on Storymix: Craft and Conversation, in our final Craft episode of the season, Maame Blue takes you through the crucial steps needed to get your stories out of your head and into the hands of agents and publishers. Plus, our 5 Minute Mentor Jasmine Richards shares some great tricks for writing the elevator pitch for your story idea! Listen, share and get into the craft!<b><br /><br />Useful Links: </b>Writers and Artists YearbookSCBWI Illustrator Gallery<b><br />Credits</b><br /><b>www.storymix.co.uk </b><br /><b>Host: Maame Blue</b><br /><b>Producers: Azi Farni...
How do I tackle big topics like slavery and racism?
Jul 17, 20231 hourS1
This week on Storymix: Craft and Conversation, Maame Blue and Azi Farni sit down with author and teacher J. T. Williams - who wrote The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries - to discuss how research can play a part in story development, what it takes to create characters from real figures in history, and how to navigate the question: How do I tackle big topics like slavery and racism when writing for children? Listen, share and get into the conversation!<br /><b><br />Useful Links: </b>J. T. Williams booksFollow JT Williams on Instagram (@lizzie_and_belle) and Twitter (@ojibrown73) <b><...
This week on Storymix: Craft and Conversation, Maame Blue explains the differences in creating stories for children depending on their age, with the help of three Storymix Studio books! Plus, our 5 Minute Mentor Jasmine Richards breaks down publisher expectations and rules around the age ranges of books for children! Listen, share and get into the craft!<br /><br /><b>Useful Links: </b>Age levels for children’s booksBooks: Magic Faces: Heroes of the Pirate Ship written by Esi Merlah & illustrated by Abeeha TariqSecret Beast Club: The Unicorns of Silver Street written by Robin Birch & illustrated by Jobe AndersonThe Lizzie and Be...
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