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EPISODE · May 3, 2023 · 52 MIN

Ella - Writer

from What Do You Do? with Charlie MacKeith · host Charlie MacKeith

“How can I not ask you about writing a magic system?!” WDYD? is reaching its troublesome teens, so today’s guest couldn’t be more fitting. Ella is a published writer of Young Adult fiction, so we get into the ups and downs of writing for teens, the publishing industry and the perils of the blank page. In Jargon Buster, we discuss the mysterious place that is #BookTok, and in a moment of inspiration I try to secure a book deal for Jobby and Jargon, the job-hunting cats. Offers to my agent, please… Ella’s book Rapunzella, Or, Don't Touch My Hair is available all over, so why not treat your teenage self and grab a copy: https://www.waterstones.com/book/rapunzella-or-dont-touch-my-hair/ella-mcleod/9780702313868 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rapunzella-Dont-Touch-My-Hair-ebook/dp/B09QLNHWX9 Ella, in wearing many hats, is also a podcaster! She writes for Unexplained, and hosts Creature Comforts, so do check them out too: http://www.unexplainedpodcast.com/about https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/comfort-creatures/ Please like, subscribe and share WDYD? far and wide, we’d appreciate it so much. We'd especially love you to tell people about us on LinkedIn! Our LinkTree with all of our socials is here: https://linktr.ee/wdyd_podcast Produced by Quincy De Vries Music by Joe Greaney: https://soundcloud.com/joegreaney Graphics by LUKE.TYPE: https://luketype.com/ Oh and lastly, The Wind Singer was that lovely YA book that Ella and I both loved…https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_Singer

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“How can I not ask you about writing a magic system?!” WDYD? is reaching its troublesome teens, so today’s guest couldn’t be more fitting. Ella is a published writer of Young Adult fiction, so we get into the ups and downs of writing for teens, the publishing industry and the perils of the blank page. In Jargon Buster, we discuss the mysterious place that is #BookTok, and in a moment of inspiration I try to secure a book deal for Jobby and Jargon, the job-hunting cats. Offers to my agent, please… Please like, subscribe and share WDYD? far and wide, we’d appreciate it so much. Produced by Quincy De Vries Music by Joe Greaney Visuals by LUKE.TYPE

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