Award-winning author Emma Allen reveals who she found her confidence. Emma’s very first picture book The Terrible Suitcase was a CBCA winner, but she still struggles with self-doubt. Learn how studying can help you feel like a professional writer, the power of industry acceptance, and why you should always keep a backup of your work.
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Ep 40: Suzanne O’Sullivan on what commissioning editors are looking for in children’s books.
29:32

Ep 39: Marisa Pintado on what young adult publishers really want.
46:05

Ep 38: Kimberly McCreight on how she knew she had to write her novel.
26:30