Advice to Young (and Young at Heart) Creatives 🎧


Hi Reader,

Have you ever read a book and thought, “Wow, how did the author do that?!”

Or maybe you’d love to sit down with your favorite author and pick their brain about their writing process or tips and tricks for when you get stuck.

In this episode of the podcast, the Read-Aloud Revival team has compiled some of our favorite advice about getting creative from the archives of RAR Premium’s Family Book Clubs.

Whether you write, draw, paint, or engage in any other creative pursuit, and whether you’re seven or seventy-seven and every age in between, there’s something here to help you get your creative juices flowing.

In this episode, you'll hear:

  • Tips for staying with the struggle and keeping the joy
  • How to create a satisfying story
  • Advice for getting ideas and loving the process

Listen to the episode here: RAR #268 Advice to Young (And Young at Heart) Creatives. You can also watch the episode on YouTube here.

xo, Sarah Mackenzie

P.S. Would your kids like to share about a book they've loved lately (either on their own or as a read-aloud)? They can leave a voice message here! We'll air it on an upcoming episode of the podcast. 🙌🏼


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