In Histoire de jeunesse, Bayard editions interview key authors of children's literature: Timothée de Fombelle, Christelle Dabos, Clémentine Beauvais and many others... They talk about what led them to writing and to books for young people, but also share their sources of inspiration and their creative process.
A lot of content related to writing and publishing is available for free online thanks to podcasts and videos. They are the perfect opportunity for authors to listen to the testimonies of writers, readers or book professionals. In this selection we wanted to highlight both creators offering writing advice and excursions behind the scenes of the book chain. Good listening !
SAMANTHA BAILLY
Prolific author, Samantha Bailly published her first novel The Language of Silence (A Thousand Seasons) at just 21 years old. She is today the author of two mangas and seventeen novels, including successes like Les Stagiaires (Milady), Our twin souls (Rageot) and Ce qui nous bind (Milady). On her YouTube channel, she shares practical and concrete advice to aspiring authors, emphasizing one point: work and regularity are the keys to writing good novels. She thus demystifies the author's profession, the material realities of which she also evokes.
THE MECHANICS OF THE BOOK
The mechanics of the book is a podcast hosted by Editions du Commun , an activist publishing house. The first season offers an episode on each stage of the book chain: from writing to translation, including lesser-known sectors such as manufacturing and distribution. The second season is devoted to different themes linked to publishing such as the place of feminism and ecology in the book market or even digital technology. This podcast is a valuable mine of information for any author or reader wishing to know more about the behind the scenes of the book.
CHRISTELLE LEBAILLY
Christelle Lebailly 's channel is also essential for authors who wish to write and, above all, publish a book. Author of four self-published novels, she provides extensive advice regarding the promotion and publication of a novel. For example, she gives tips for finding a publisher (in a video where she also talks about us!) and for working on the presentation of her book by creating a cover and a layout. His channel is very interesting for those who wish to embark on the publishing adventure.
FIRST
In 2023, Robert Laffont Editions is launching a call for manuscripts to discover new pens. This podcast, produced in co-production with Nouvelles Histoires, follows the editorial adventure of the three selected first-time novelists. Now finished, the series offers to discover all the stages of the publication of their books, testifying to their concerns and their joys as the publication approaches.
MARGOT DESSENNE
Margot Dessenne is a young author who shares her writing advice with enthusiasm and kindness on her YouTube channel. There we find precise and complete videos on points which can pose difficulties for authors: the writing of complex characters, the creation of an in-depth universe or even the construction of the narrative structure. She also discusses all the stages of writing, from searching for ideas to rewriting. His channel is a gem for authors lacking method or motivation. You can also follow his podcast Les Mots Raturés which is full of tips and keys to getting started with writing. Margot has just signed a contract with Bragelonne for her book Absolu and we can't wait to follow her publishing experience!
THE BLANK PAGE
In this podcast, the host recounts the story of an author and her novel in each episode. Together, they address both the sources of inspiration and the writing process. The guests come from all walks of life and all literary genres. Learning about the journeys of others is also a great way to understand your own future or current journey.
YOUTH STORIES
In Histoire de jeunesse, Bayard editions interview key authors of children's literature: Timothée de Fombelle, Christelle Dabos, Clémentine Beauvais and many others... They talk about what led them to writing and to books for young people, but also share their sources of inspiration and their creative process.
BOOKMAKERS
Bookmakers is an Arte Radio podcast in which writers share their writing secrets. The listener has the opportunity to discover in detail the creative processes of these authors since each has three episodes lasting from half an hour to an hour to provide a behind-the-scenes look at their work. . Among those who take part in the exercise, we find big names in contemporary literature such as Alice Zeniter, Delphine de Vigan, and Alain Damasio.
BECOME A WRITER
Becoming a Writer was created by Licares, an institute that offers writing training, and it is led by the author Lucie Castel. It offers writing advice, meetings with book professionals and a good dose of motivation. The podcast already has more than 130 episodes on varied and fascinating subjects that take into account all literary genres and all aspects of writing.
LITERARY CRAVINGS
The host, Jessica, opened her own bookstore in 2023. In this podcast, she invites different actors from the book chain to discuss their journey, their projects and their love for literature. There we meet authors, illustrators, translators, but also less highlighted professions such as proofreaders or librarians who talk about their profession with passion.