{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"BBAB 232: Making a Living as a Writer","description":"Brain Burps About Books Podcast #232\r\nMaking a Living as a Writer \r\nAn Interview with Laura Purdie Salas\r\nAnnouncements\r\n\r\nPicture Book Summit is coming October 3rd! The Early Bird registration is now open! Text 33444 and enter the code PBSKATIE to get on the early bird list or go HERE to sign up. You don't want to miss this!\r\nMeet our podcast guests in our the Brain Burps About Book Podcast Group: www.katiedavis.com\/podcastgroup. Come get your questions answered!\r\n\r\nThis Week's Guest is Laura Purdie Salas!\r\nThis week&amp;rsquo;s guest is Laura Purdie Salas. Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than 100 books for kids and teens, including BOOKSPEAK! POEMS ABOUT BOOKS (Minnesota Book Award, NCTE Notable, Bank Street Best Books, Eureka! Gold Medal, and more), STAMPEDE! POEMS TO CELEBRATE THE WILD SIDE OF SCHOOL (Finalist, Minnesota Book Award), and A LEAF CAN BE... (Bank Street Best Books, IRA Teachers' Choice, NCTE Notable Children's Book, Riverby Award for Nature Books for Young Readers, and more). She loves to introduce kids to poetry and help them find poems they can relate to, no matter what their age, mood, and personality. She has also written numerous nonfiction books. See more about Laura and her work at www.laurasalas.com.\r\nLaura and I talk about\r\n\r\nWhat is your state of mind? What does it need to be?\r\nHow to think of yourself as a business &amp;ndash; tips and actionable steps!\r\nWho to send your packet to?\r\nWhat&amp;rsquo;s in the packet?\r\nIs there a standard pay rate or does it depend on the project?\r\nLaura's book WRITING FOR THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET.\r\nHow to Create Your Author Platform.\r\nResources for writers at Evelyn Christensen and Writing for the Education Market.\r\nPros and cons of being a working writer.\r\nHow to be hired more often as a speaker.\r\n","author_name":"Brain Burps About Books","author_url":"http:\/\/katiedavis.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/3639975\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/9288581"}