Fully Booked EP220: Building a Career in Children's Books

In this episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland speak with prolific children’s author Molly Arbuthnott about what it really takes to move from an initial idea to a growing catalog of published work. From making the decision to pursue writing full time to developing stories and themes that connect with young readers, today's conversation explores both the creative and practical sides of writing for children. The discussion also goes beyond the page, as Molly shares insights into working with illustrators, navigating self-publishing and traditional routes, and balancing creative passion with the business realities of marketing in a competitive space. For practical advice and an honest look at what it takes to build a sustainable career in children’s books, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.   Molly Arbuthnott https://www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk/about/   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book?  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links:  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast