Writing YA With Poppy

Poppy Solomon
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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/

  1. 06/16/2023

    Author Interview: Royals author Tegan Bennett Daylight (for LoveOzYA)

    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   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 min

  2. 04/15/2023

    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 ... My website: 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 min

  3. 02/01/2023

    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 Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing  My website: 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 min

  4. 12/29/2022

    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 Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-1-why-is-editing-so-expensive My website: 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)

    27 min

  5. 12/23/2022

    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 Read the corresponding blog post to this podcast: 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 Reducing editing costs: https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/editing-costs-2-how-to-reduce-the-costs-of-editing My website: 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 min

  6. 12/12/2022

    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? ... 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)

    59 min

  7. 12/01/2022

    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 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)

    37 min

  8. 11/24/2022

    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 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)

    40 min
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About

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/

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  • Creator
    Poppy Solomon
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Poppy Solomon
  • Show Website
    Writing YA With Poppy