KidLit Craft Podcast

About KidLit Craft Podcast

At KidLit Craft we look at mentor texts to discover ways to improve our own writing. Our Deep Dive series looks at one novel over multiple weeks.

Publisher

kidlitcraft

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Dec 2023

Latest episode

4 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jun 2026

   In-Betweens, Ep. 4: Writing Mental Health and Other Difficult Topics with Rocky Callen

   Anne-Marie talks with Rocky Callen, author of A Breath Too Late, about writing about difficult topics, including suicide, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence. We cover what to consider in drafting and revision, as well as how to take care of yourself as an author.

2. 

   21 May 2026

   In-Betweens, Ep. 3: All About Developmental Edits with Denise Santomauro

   Anne-Marie is joined by freelance editor Denise Santomauro. We break down what a developmental edit is, why you might want one, and how to work with a freelance editor, from initial contact through contracts to the final edit letter.

3. 

   14 May 2026

   In-Betweens: Ep. 2 - Writing Retreats with Lindsay Lackey and Kristi Wright

   Anne-Marie is joined by middle grade author Lindsay Lackey and KidLit Craft co-editor Kristi Wright to talk all things writing retreats! What conditions make it possible to get work done, how to plan your own writing retreat, and favorite writing retreat snacks.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

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