Plotless novels, genre creep & the art of children's books: a masterclass from Danielle Binks
Dear Rach & SophShow Notes
It was Rach who suggested we invite award-winning children’s author, literary agent and writing teacher Danielle Binks onto the podcast. I know Danielle, as we’ve both worked in the publishing industry for years - and we are both industry professionals who have published multiple books - plus I’ve spoken to her RMIT class.
The reason Rach wanted to invite her on the pod, though, was to talk about plotless novels, which Danielle says she loves to read and teach but cannot write. When I contacted Danielle beforehand we talked about adding children’s and YA books and ‘genre creep’ to the agenda; as a children’s author and agent who represents children’s author, she obviously has a lot of knowledge in this area.
Danielle is brilliant and passionate and so, so knowledgeable. By the time we said goodbye to Danielle, Rach and I both felt like we’d had a masterclass. But one of those riveting, time-passes-so-quickly masterclasses, not one where you want to nod off. You’ll be riveted too because there’s no other way to be when Danielle speaks. And if you’d like to know more about her, there’s a bio below, but here’s the potted version: her latest book is called Six Summers of Tash & Leopold. For more information about Rachael Johns: https://www.rachaeljohns.com
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