WonderPod
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -What does it take to be a children's author? What about being an illustrator? Join aspiring children's author Conor Bredin on WonderPod. WonderPod is the offical podcast for WonderFest, Ireland's first online children's book festival. By listening to WonderPod, you'll get great insight into writing for children, how the publishing industry works, tips on writing and illustrating, and much more!WonderFest is supported by the Pavilion Theatre (https://www.paviliontheatre.ie/) and funded by the Arts Council (https://www.artscouncil.ie/home/)
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What is WonderFest?
November 15, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBJoin us for the last episode of WonderPod, where our host Conor Bredin chats to Sarah Webb and Ashwin Chacko on the WonderFest committee! In this episode, Conor asks about how WonderFest came to be, how Ashwin and Sarah got started in children's books, chats about some of their favourite children's books and upcoming WonderFest events, and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, you might enjoy these upcoming events: #WonderFestSchools: Amazing Animal Draw-Along with Ashwin Chacko and Sh...
Conas a deirtear "WonderFest" as Gaeilge?
November 08, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis week we have a very special episode with author Patricia Forde and Laureate na nÓg Áine Ní Ghlinn. This episode is spoken in a mix of English and in Irish. Patricia and Áine speak about their experiences writing children’s books in Irish, and the importance of encouraging children to read books in Irish for fun and to build a love for the language. If you enjoyed this week's episode, you might enjoy these upcoming WonderFest events: #WonderFestSchools: Ó Am go hAm with Patricia F...
What's It Like Debuting As An Author?
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThere’s nothing like having your first book out in the world! Debut authors Robert Grant and Caitriona Sweeney reveal the thrills and spills of their journeys, and how their ‘real life’ passions permeate their work, in this upbeat, engaging interview. If you enjoyed this week's episode, you might enjoy these upcoming WonderFest events: #WonderFestInspires: New Irish Books 2021 Showcase - Books for Age 8+ Years (Nov 19th @ 7:45pm) #WonderFestSchools: New Voices with Paul Coomey, Freddie ...
How do Publishers choose Authors?
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode Conor gets talking to Matthew Parkinson-Bennett, editor at Little Island Books, one of Irelands many wonderful children's publishers. Matthew kindly peels back the curtain a bit and explains everything about publishing. How books are worked on, how to get noticed by publishers, what publishers want, and much more. A fantastic episode for anyone out there interested in being a traditionally published children's author some day! Little Island Books are currently open for submi...
How do I get an Agent?
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBConor gets the amazing chance to speak with Polly Nolan, founder of PaperCuts Ltd, a literary agency. Polly tells all in this interview, how she became an agent, how to stand out from the crowd, and the most common mistakes that aspiring authors often make! A must listen! If you're interested in learning more about the writing and publishing industry, check out our upcoming #WonderFestInspires events: How Books are Created with Judi Curtin and her editor, Helen Carr (November 20th @ 11:00a...
What Are Middle Grade Books About?
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBListen in on two hugely different writers for the hugely diverse, discerning, demanding Middle Grade audience. Ann Murtagh and Padraig Kenny (yes, really!) discuss their obsessions with history, family and community, their approaches to writing, the power of narrative, the importance of character and excitement, and a heck of a lot more. Take notes! If you enjoy this episode, you might be interested in attending some of these upcoming WonderFest Events: 💙 Masterclass – Writing Fantasy and ...
What are Chapter Books?
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThe wild, witty, warm world of Chapter Books, explored with three classy proponents of the genre - Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey and Shane Hegarty. You’re welcome! Check out Sheena's events at WonderFest 2021: Amazing Animal Draw-Along with Ashwin Chacko and Sheena Dempsey (Nov 17th @ 10am for 1st/2nd/3rd class): https://www.wonderfest.ie/events/10am-bad-panda-with-swapna-haddow-and-sheena-dempsey/ Check out Shane's events at WonderFest 2021: New Voices with Paul Coomey, Freddie Alexander,...
How do you make a Picture Book?
October 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThree cracking picture book makers - Paddy Donnelly, Úna Woods and Tarsila Kruse - have been making big waves in the picture book world, and now they reveal all to Conor about their route to publishing, with lots of behind-the-scenes hints on the way! Make a cuppa, sit back and listen in... You can find out more about them, and see their work, here: Tarsila Kruse Website: www.tarsilakruse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarsilakruse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarsilakruse Fac...
What is Creative Non-Fiction? With Oisín McGann
September 27, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBConor gets to talk to children's author, illustrator, and climate activist Oisín McGann about his new book "A Short Hopeful Guide to Climate Change." In the episode they discuss what a non-fiction book for children really is, Oisín's journey to becoming an author/illustrator, and why he decided to write a non-fiction book with a difference. Check out Oisín's website here: www.oisinmcgann.com Follow Oisín on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OisinMcGann Follow Oisín on Instagram: https://www.in...
Welcome to WonderPod!
September 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBWelcome to WonderPod! WonderPod is the official podcast for WonderFest, Ireland's first online children's book festival. Host Conor Bredin will be interviewing children's authors, agents, publishers and more about writing for children, how the industry works, and more. WonderFest has three branches of events. WonderFest Familes is for those of you at home that want to share the magic of books with the little ones in your life. WonderFest Schools are for all the teachers, librarians and ed...