If you take a peek at my Instagram, you’ll see me sipping hot cocoa, warming myself by the fireplace, and squirrel-spotting in the maple leaf-strewn streets of Vancouver and Toronto. These are not my usual end-of-year activities. November marked more than sightseeing in Canada as part of my ‘day job’ work trip. I was alsoContinue reading “The travel itinerary of a debut middle-grade book manuscript: from Brisbane to Vancouver and back”
Category Archives: On writing
Things About Being a Children’s Author That Just Make Sense
From chocolate stashes to animal trivia, here’s what fuels the middle-grade magic. Being a children’s author is a little bit like living in a storybook yourself. It involves imagination, a dash of magic, and more notebooks than anyone really needs (but buys anyway). Whether you’re writing about owls, wild adventures, or mysterious forests, there areContinue reading “Things About Being a Children’s Author That Just Make Sense”
Feathers, Talons & Book Magic: An Owl Encounter
As a children’s author creating a middle-grade book series featuring native Australian wildlife, I want every glide, gaze, and beak click to feel authentic on the page.
Wrapping up 2024 with a successful Arts Grant!
Successful Arts Grant to take my middle grade manuscript to the next level. Here’s to inspiring kids and authentic Aussie storytelling.
Unlocking your creative potential: top reasons to go on a writing residency
For one productive (and very blissful!) week in October, I had the pleasure of staying at Varuna The Writers’ House in Katoomba, Blue Mountains. This was part of a Residency Callout Program for authors to work on their project of choice. I was in the company of some fantastic writers from right across Australia, allContinue reading “Unlocking your creative potential: top reasons to go on a writing residency”
You’ll find me in the mountains…I’ve been accepted for a Varuna Residency! Time & space to work on my children’s books
Thrilled to be sharing this news… I have been accepted into the latest round of Residency Callouts from leading literature institution, Varuna. Located in the Blue Mountains, Varuna offers highly sought-after residencies and professional development programs for writers throughout the year. I will spend one week (later this year) at Varuna working on my latestContinue reading “You’ll find me in the mountains…I’ve been accepted for a Varuna Residency! Time & space to work on my children’s books”
‘Showing up’ for your ideal reader/customer
Authentic content is one of those buzzwords/phrases that has been thrown around a fair bit over the past couple of years. But when you break it down, it’s about being there for your ideal customer/reader/client and giving them not only something of value but insights into the everyday. Do people really want to see myContinue reading “‘Showing up’ for your ideal reader/customer”
What inspires my writing: mystery & magic for middle-grade readers
Emerging voices, new voices, fresh voices… What do these things actually mean when it comes to book writing? Many authors talk about honing their voice and finding their voice; making their story stand out from the various others on the shelf. In this instance, I’m talking about the author voice, not the character voice orContinue reading “What inspires my writing: mystery & magic for middle-grade readers”
Jayne McIntyre Author 