Hey writers! Welcome to the Writing YA podcast. I’m Poppy Solomon, an editor and author assistant who specialises in young adult fiction. I created this podcast to start discussions with writers, offer advice on writing, publishing and book marketing, and talk about my favourite genre - YA. You can find me on Instagram as poppysvintagebooks and LinkedIn as Poppy Solomon, or you can visit my website linked below.
poppyspagesediting.com
instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon/
I chatted with Tegan Bennett Daylight, an Australian YA author, about her new book 'Royals'. Dubbed the 'anti Lord of the Flies', this book explores the complexities of teenagehood, while showing us how strong, empathetic, and intelligent young adults can be.
Learn more about Royals: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Royals/Tegan-Bennett-Daylight/9781761109447
My website: www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com)
Instagram:
instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides
& Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
15 Apr 2023
Woken Kingdom: An Interview with the Eumundi Voice
Let's talk teen fiction. In this episode, it's all about ME! I've just released my debut novel, a YA fantasy titled 'Woken Kingdom', and this is the recording of a lovely interview I did with the Eumundi Voice.
Happy reading, writing and listening <3
Check out Woken Kingdom on:
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104449373-woken-kingdom
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSDYKXRB
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My website: www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides
& Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
1 Feb 2023
Editing Costs #2: How to save money on edits
Time for episode 11! In the last episode, I broke down why editing costs can seem so expensive, and why editing is an important investment in your author career. Today I'll discuss some ways you can self-edit your novel to reduce your editor's work and therefore reduce their fees.
My sample edit request form: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests)
Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sample-edits)
My website: www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
29 Dec 2022
Editing Costs: Why is fiction editing so expensive?
Time for episode 10!
Editing expenses can be daunting, so let's break down why editing costs what it does, which services and fees are involved, and why it's a great investment for your author business.
My sample edit request form: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests)
Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-1-why-is-editing-so-expensive (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sample-edits)
My website: www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
23 Dec 2022
Sample Edits: What authors need to know
Time for episode nine! Let's talk teen fiction. Today I'm telling you all about sample edits - what they are, why they're so important, and how to get the most out of them. Enjoy :)
My sample edit request form: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/sample-edit-requests)
Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sample-edits (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sample-edits)
Why editing is expensive: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-1-why-is-editing-so-expensive (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-1-why-is-editing-so-expensive)
Reducing editing costs: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing (https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing)
My website: www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
12 Dec 2022
Writing & Self-Publishing 'Burnish' with guest Natalie Sea
Episode 8! And this is such an exciting one, because this is my very first podcast interview :)
This week, Natalie Sea, author of 'Burnish' (out today!), is talking to me about her writing and publishing journey, and we're diving deep into some great writing advice (particularly on characters and pacing), as well as publishing and book marketing tips.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Burnish, and I can tell you that it is a fantastically unique dark fantasy. And a great study in trauma. With five main characters - and told in the format of short stories woven together - Burnish must have been really difficult to juggle. But Natalie is an expert writer, and she didn't only manage it; she did an amazing job of it!
Want more from Natalie? She makes great educational content for writers over on YouTube, so check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliesea/featured
And don't forget to buy a copy of the AMAZING Burnish, here: bookdepository.com/Burnish-Natalie-Sea/9798985462708?
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www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
1 Dec 2022
Fiction Basics: Point of View, Tense & Tone
Episode 7! Let's talk teen fiction. This is the last in my 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic. This week, it's style and POV! We're going over what makes engaging prose, what makes a unique and relatable voice, and how to choose the tense and perspective of your novel.
poppyspagesediting.com/post/fiction-series-master-blog
www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
24 Nov 2022
Fiction Writing Basics: Plotting & The 3 Act Structure
Episode 6! Let's talk teen fiction. I'm going to be sharing a 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic. This week, it's plotting and outlining! We're going over the three-act structure, a fantastic storytelling technique that allows writers to create fun and successful plots.
www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
11 Nov 2022
Fiction Writing Basics: World Building & Setting
Episode 5! Let's talk teen fiction.
This is the second podcast in my 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes, where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic. This week, it's world building! We're going over what makes a reader love feel immersed in your fictional world or setting (or just your characters' surroundings!), so they connect with and care about your story.
www.poppyspagesediting.com (http://www.poppyspagesediting.com/)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
Bookstagram: instagram.com/poppysvintagebooks
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting (AWSOCIALS20 for 20% off)
29 Oct 2022
Fiction Writing Basics: Crafting Characters
Episode 4! Let's talk teen fiction.
Over the next month, I'm going to be sharing a 'Fiction Basics' series, covering character building, world building, plotting, and style and POV. Once we get past these basic episodes, where you can learn all the beginner-level writing tips, I'll start doing deeper dives into more complex writing advice. So, each week we'll be discussing a beginner-level topic -- and this week, it's characters! We're going over what makes a reader love a character and empathise with them, so they will connect with and care about your story.
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting
22 Oct 2022
Advice to Avoid: Being intuitive as a writer
Episode three! I'm loving making this podcast, so let's keep talking teen fiction.
In today's episode, we're discussing writing advice and feedback. There is SO MUCH advice out there, and when you reach the point of asking for feedback on your work, the question of 'how do I write well?' can be very, very daunting. Of course, a lot of writing advice is good and relevant - it helps us create better books that readers can understand and engage with.
But sometimes writing advice and feedback can be conflicting or contradictory, or you may not believe it works for you. So today I'll tell you about some types of advice to avoid, and how to develop a strong writer's intuition to know when advice will improve your book, and when it won't. This podcast isn't about ignoring things like spelling and grammar, but learning when to stand your ground against feedback that doesn't work for you - because your story is YOUR story.
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting
13 Oct 2022
First Page Mistakes: How to hook your ideal reader
Time for episode two! I really enjoyed making the first episode, and now that I'm getting used to the process of podcasting, I loved making this one even more.
So let's talk teen fiction. In episode two, 'First Page Mistakes', we're talking about how to hook your ideal reader from the very first line of your novel. The first page is the most important page. It tells the reader exactly what they're in for, and helps them decide whether or not to read your book -- so you'd better make a great first impression.
Today, I'll warn you against some common first page mistakes, and advise on what to do instead. :)
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/poppyspageswriting
1 Oct 2022
Realism in fiction: How to make the false believable
Thanks for joining me on my very first podcast! I'm so excited to start this journey and talk about YA (young adult) fiction with you.
On episode one, I discuss tips on how to ensure your fiction stays realistic - and therefore relatable and immersive - for readers. It doesn't matter if you're writing a complex fantasy novel with magic far beyond our reality, or a contemporary based on real-life settings and occurrences. Books either do or don't feel 'real' to readers based on the way you build and tell your story.
Let's go over how to add realism to your novel, to make readers believe even the most unbelievable fiction!
Website: poppyspagesediting.com
Instagram: instagram.com/poppyspagesediting
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-solomon/
Worksheets, Guides & Resources: etsy.com/au/shop/PoppysPagesWriting
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