Abigail Horne, of Authors & Co. welcomes you to the debut episode of 'Inkspiration Calling', where creativity meets craft, and authors find their Inkspiration. Join her on this exciting journey into the enchanting world of children's chapter books.

Summary:
In this episode, Abigail shares the backstory of why it took time to launch the podcast, emphasising Authors and Co.'s vision to fill bookshelves with meaningful and heartwarming stories. The season starts with a focus on chapter books, offering insights for aspiring writers, those dreaming of writing for children, and literature enthusiasts.

Abigail explores the challenge of defining chapter books by age range and instead proposes a definition based on word count—10 to 20,000 words. She delves into the importance of chapter books in a child's reading journey, shaping their views and simultaneously providing writers with an opportunity to educate and entertain. Abigail reflects on bedtime routines, the shift from traditional storytime to digital devices, and the impact of literature on shaping young minds.

Key Takeaways:

1. Chapter books are short novels (10 to 20,000 words) suitable for readers of any age.
2. The industry struggles to agree on age ranges, prompting a focus on crafting stories for the reader's choice.
3. Chapter books play a crucial role in a child's coming-of-age reading journey, shaping their worldview.
4. Abigail encourages writers to create inclusive and diverse stories, highlighting the power of literature to impact lives.

The episode concludes with Abigail's call to writers to embrace this season dedicated to chapter books, promising a deep dive into this underserved market.

Inkspiration Calling invites you to explore the magical realms of chapter books, discover the joy of crafting stories that matter, and embark on a journey where imagination knows no bounds. Until next time, keep dreaming, keep writing, and let your story unfold here.

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