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My Messy Muse

Dec 27, 2020

You desperately want to be published. You have your story, you think it's perfect, do you try the traditional route or do you self-publish?

In this My Messy Muse kidlit podcast Episode 50, Michele McAvoy interviews April Cox, a successful self-published kidlit author who works with other kidlit writers to help them see...


Dec 26, 2020

Have a winter holiday idea but think that market is too crowded?  Have a holiday story manuscript but don't know when the best time to shop it is?
Have a new holiday books, but don't know how to get started marketing during such a crazy time. 

In this Episode 49 of the My Messy Muse #kidlit podcast Michele McAvoy will...


Dec 7, 2020

In this #TeacherFeature Part II of Flipgrid for authors with Educator Collaborator & Flipgrid ambassador, Nicole Mancini (aka "Miss Nikki") we dive a little bit deeper into how to use the platform to connect with students. Flipgrid is a great way to market your book and get in front of the kids that love them! 

If you...


Aug 29, 2020

Flipgrid 101 for Authors & Educators.

Have you heard of Flipgrid? Authors, ever wonder how you could use Flipgrid to connect with your young audience? Educators, ever wonder how to use Flipgrid to connect your students with authors and other creatives?

This is your Episode!  FlipGrid 101 will give you the basics of...


Jul 20, 2020

Ever heard of Nerdcamp?  What is a Nerdcamp? What's all the rave? How can you present at a Nerdcamp?

In this My Messy Muse Episode, I tell you what NerdCamps are, how to register, how to get yourself on a panel, and what to expect the day of.  

This Episode will take the mystery out of NerdCamps and allow you to explore...