Write Kind Podcast
By Wendy Gilhula
I’m your host, Wendy Gilhula - take a peek into my journey of becoming the author of the Pika Bunny Learning Series. Each week I share one big answer to some of your biggest questions about writing for sweet kiddos.
And my Pika Bunny Power Minute will help you step forward in your own creative adventure through a kind and thought-provoking exchange. Each episode will get you closer to publication.
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Write Kind PodcastAug 20, 2023
PIKA BUNNY HAS A BIG QUESTION Interactive reading with Wendy Gilhula
Love is kindness.
Love is giving.
Love is an action
And not a feeling.
^PIKA BUNNY @2018
PIKA BUNNY a big question...What is LOVE?
PIKA BUNNY SAYS EEP! Interactive reading with Wendy Gilhula
A tiny pika helps a friend find courage to say EEP to a bully.
Hey Write Kinders!
Just an impromptu reading of Wendy's Version of PIKA BUNNY SAYS EEP! with no editing of a live reading.
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I've had the honor to read as a motivational speaker in three countries! GO PIKA BUNNY!
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S1 E6 Harry Potter And Creating Characters For Your Children's Book
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S3 E5 It's time for Creative Feedback and Editing
Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kids.
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S3 E4 Rhyming Books for Children Pros and Cons
Should your picture book rhyme? Let's talk about it...
Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kids.
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S3 E3 How to Use Your Favorite Children's Books to Outline Your story
Picture book or reader? Let's talk about it...
Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kids.
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S3 E2 Creating the Layout of Your Picture Book
Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kids.
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S3 E1 How To Start Your Own Picture Book
How to begin your picture book? Let's talk about it...
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Write Kind Podcast Season 3 Trailer No 2
How to begin your picture book? Let's talk about it...
Season 3 is being recorded NOW.
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S2 E12 Trends for Writing for Today's Children
Should you be following today's trends? Let's talk about it...
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Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kids.
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S2 E11 Writers & Illustrators: How to Know If You are an Aspiring Author
How do you know if you are an aspiring author? Let's talk about it...
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Trailer: Season 3 How To Write Your Picture Book in 90 Days with Wendy Gilhula
If you need support and accountability, this is how you can write your children's picture book in 90 days!
Let's talk about it...
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Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kiddos.
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S2 E10 Mistakes to Avoid for Writers and Illustrators: Spaces for Organizing and Creating
One mistake to avoid? Let's talk about it...
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BONUS: Submitting a Picture Book Manuscript to Publishers
Updates on an author's journey? Let's talk about it...
Find out what you need to know with tips and tricks for writing your book for sweet kids.
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S2 E9 Writers & Illustrators: Tips & Tricks to Finally Overcome the Fear of Failure
Do you need to overcome the fear of failure? Let's talk about it...
Thank you for the voice mail message from one of my favorite kindness gurus, Randy McNally!
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S2 E8 Writers & Illustrators: Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help or Feedback When Writing & Creating for Kids
Are you afraid to ask for help? Let's talk about it...
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S2 E7 Writers & Illustrators: Do You Have Fear of Success?
Do you have a fear of success of becoming a published author? Let's talk about it...
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S2 E6 Fear of Failure and Having a Dream of Becoming a Published Author or Illustrator
Do you have a fear of failure and a dream of becoming a published author? Let's talk about it...
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Find out what you need to know about writing your book for sweet kids.
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Hey, Write Kinders.
Per your request, I have a quick Harry Potter Sorting Quiz (via Mr. Swenson) for your main character!
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S2 E5 More Framework Basics for Children's Book Writers on Climax and Resolution of Your Story
What are the last two, basic framework elements in a children's book manuscript? Let's find out...
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S2 E4 Framework Basics for Children's Book Writers on Creating the Problem and the Power of 3 in Your Story
What are some of the basic framework elements in a children's book manuscript? Let's find out...
Thank you for the voice mail message from one of my favorite TedX Speakers, Doug Thompson!
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S2 E3 Framework Basics on How to Write the Best Story Hook for Your Children's Book Manuscript
What is my best story hook advice for your children's book manuscript? Let's find out...
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S2 E2 Best Publishing Secret and Advice for Writers
What is my best publishing secret and advice? Let's find out...
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BONUS: Query Update for Finding a Literary Agent
S2 E1 How and When to Brand as a Writer or Author of Children's Books
How and when should you start your brand as a writer or author? Let's find out...
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BONUS: Middle School Teachers Are Using the Write Kind Podcast in Classrooms and Virtual Learning for Writing Inspiration
How are teachers incorporating the art of writing and technology? Why, the Write Kind Podcast...of course!
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S1 E10 How and When to Use a Pen Name when Writing for Children
Do you want to use a pen name? Let's find out...
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BONUS: Querying an Agent for a Chapter Book Manuscript
S1 E9 Build Your Platform for Your Journey of Writing A Children's Book NOW
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S1 E8 How Long Does It Take to Get A Children's Book Published and WHY
How long does it take to get a children's book published and why? Let's find out...
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S1 E7 Winnie the Pooh and Charlie Brown | How To Create Characters For Your Children's Book | Interview with Brian Roy
Discussion with Wendy Gilhula and Brian Roy about what you need to know when you are developing your children's book characters.
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Hey, Write Kinders!
Welcome to The Write Kind Clubhouse.
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Listen to episode 7 of the Write Kind Podcast where I interview the talented storyteller, Brian Roy. We discuss characters and how we relate to them as individuals.
So how can you develop a well-rounded character?
I've attached a free worksheet to help you!
Be sure to listen to S1:E7 of the Write Kind Podcast either before or while you explore your main character.
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S1 E5 Make Sure You Have A Story Worth Telling
Your first draft may actually be an outline for your story...
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S1 E4 How To Start Your Children's Picture Book Manuscript
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Here are some answers to commonly asked questions that I will talk about in a future episode of the Write Kind Podcast and blog.
The word count for children’s picture books is usually somewhere between 250 and 1,000 words.
Edits and consultation should already be complete before moving forward to formatting.
Make sure you review where page turns are natural in the story and plan for illustrations accordingly.
Picture books are printed in groups of either 8 (most popular) or 4.
Make sure if you are getting your book illustrated for yourself that the resolution is high for each page.
You can then create a storybook dummy which is a rough copy and layout of your book to get a feel of how it flows.
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S1 E1 WHAT Are YOU Hiding: Turn Your Weakness Into Your Superpower
What are YOU hiding? I turned my weakness into my superpower. Can you?
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S1 E3 WHY WHY WHY: Why Do you Want to Write for Kids
What is your WHY? Don't know? Let's HOP to it..
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S1 E2 Writers: What Are You Saying
WHAT are YOU saying? What are you saying to yourself?
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Trailer Creating a Kind Journey for Children's Book Authors
Each week I am going to share one big answer to some of the biggest questions I’ve received from being a guest on over 90 podcasts AND one kind Pika Bunny Power Minute to help YOU move forward with your own creative adventure.
Tips, tricks, and the occasional guest!
This is a kind place for people to be creative. Let’s HOP to it!
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