{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"311. How Children\u2019s Books Change Lives: Kat Kronenberg\u2019s Story and Creative Advice","description":"311. How Children\u2019s Books Change Lives: Kat Kronenberg\u2019s Story and Creative Advice In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan speaks with children's author Kathryn about the magic of creativity, the journey of writing children's books, and the importance of imagination. Kathryn shares her personal experiences of overcoming doubts and rediscovering her creative spirit later in life. They discuss the intricacies of crafting stories for children, the publishing process, and the significance of collaboration with illustrators. Kathryn emphasizes the value of feedback and community in the creative process and shares inspiring moments from her interactions with young readers. The conversation concludes with Kathryn's aspirations for future projects and encouragement for aspiring creatives to pursue their dreams with joy and tenacity. 3 Key Takeaways: \ud83c\udfa8 Reclaim Your Imagination \u2013 Kat\u2019s journey reminds us that everyone is creative at their core. Even if you\u2019ve set creativity aside or faced life\u2019s hardships, you can reignite your imagination and let your unique magic shine. \ud83c\udfa8 The Power of Persistence \u2013 Kat describes writing her first book as a wrestling match but urges us to keep \u201cfalling forward.\u201d Whether you\u2019re learning new skills, facing rejection, or working with limited resources, tenacity and small daily steps matter most. \ud83c\udfa8 Impact Beyond the Page \u2013 Children\u2019s books aren\u2019t just for kids. Kat demonstrates how powerful, distilled messages\u2014delivered through stories and smiles\u2014can profoundly affect people of all ages and backgrounds, helping us all to dream big, love big, and think big. Links and Resources:   Kat Kronenberg\u2019s Website: https:\/\/katkronenberg.com\/   Kat\u2019s Books on Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KugZuj   Society of Children\u2019s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI): https:\/\/scbwi.org   Mike Brennan\u2019s Website &amp;amp; Daily Creative Habit Resources: https:\/\/mikebrennan.me   Feeling inspired? Subscribe to Creative Chats and leave us a review\u2014your feedback helps our show reach more passionate creatives like you! Want to build your own creative momentum? Explore the Daily Creative Habit Membership and resources at https:\/\/mikebrennan.me. And remember: whether you\u2019re writing, illustrating, or just beginning to dream, embrace the fun and keep showing up\u2014your creativity has the power to change the world! &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Creative Chats with Mike Brennan","author_url":"http:\/\/creativechats.me","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38412100\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/00acec\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193626040"}