Carole Wilkinson found publishing success after 40. Carole heartily believes in saying yes to every opportunity, no matter how small, and that’s how she has built a successful career as a writer of fiction for kids and young adults. Learn how to find the story in nonfiction books, why plotting is a waste of time, and how it’s never too late to start.

This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers’ Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at magicandmayhem.com.au.

<p>Carole Wilkinson found publishing success after 40. Carole heartily believes in saying yes to every opportunity, no matter how small, and that&rsquo;s how she has built a successful career as a writer of fiction for kids and young adults. Learn how to find the story in nonfiction books, why plotting is a waste of time, and how it&rsquo;s never too late to start.</p>
<p>This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers&rsquo; Centre. Find out more and get the free ebook at <a href="http://magicandmayhem.com.au/">magicandmayhem.com.au</a>.</p>

Welcome to Magic and Mayhem – the podcast series that explores the wonderful and wacky world of writing for kids and teens. Join us as we take a peek behind the picture book pages, discover pirate ships and publishing tips, delve into addictively readable YA novels and find oodles of inspiration in every treehouse corner. But above all, it’s where we learn from the authors who tell these very stories – what sparks their book ideas and how their creativity captures the attention of kids, teens and adults alike.