In this episode, Jodie Fitzsimons shares her journey as a writer and her innovative approach to engaging students through her Bold Author Budding Artists series. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of self-publishing, the importance of community, and her passion for inspiring young illustrators.
Takeaways
- Jodie Fitzsimons emphasizes the importance of community in her writing journey.
- She shares her innovative approach to engaging students through her Bold Author Budding Artists series.
- Jodie discusses the challenges and triumphs of self-publishing.
- She highlights the role of social media in marketing her work.
- Jodie talks about the inspiration she draws from her children.
- She shares her experiences with traditional publishing and self-publishing.
- Jodie discusses the impact of her work on young illustrators.
- She emphasizes the importance of persistence in the creative industry.
- Jodie shares her vision for expanding her series nationally.
- She reflects on the joy of seeing her books in libraries.
Chapters
- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Jodie's Writing Journey
- 00:10:00 - The Bold Author Budding Artists Series
- 00:20:00 - Challenges and Triumphs of Self-Publishing
- 00:30:00 - The Role of Community and Social Media
- 00:40:00 - Inspiration and Future Goals
