Writing Podcast Episode 740: Seetha Dodd and her junior fiction debut, 'Myra in the Middle'

Are YOU a middle child? Author and AWC grad Seetha Dodd is, and that’s just one of the parallels between her life and the characters in her debut junior-fiction novel, Myra in the Middle – a fabulous take on finding your place in your family, and the world. In this episode, Seetha discusses how she found her way back to writing and her experience bringing this book and its characters to life.

00:00 Welcome06:28 Writing tip: Take part in Furious Fiction!09:02 WIN: Missing Molly by Natalie Barelli10:18: Word of the week: “Darkle”11:11 Interview with Seetha Dodd13:55 Furious Fiction beginnings19:23 Courses and confidence24:28 The importance of community27:25 About her book, Myra in the Middle28:53 Culture on the page31:05 The book’s themes32:42 Working with an illustrator34:03 The pitching, editing and publication timeline38:56 Writing picture books43:20 Writing advice44:34 Book recommendations47:00 Final thoughts

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