Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley's Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My Pet Croc. Dani shares her writing process but also provides insights into the children’s publishing industry, her role as a publisher and what she is looking for in a manuscript. Dani discusses the importance of finding the right voice, creative control, and the submission process for aspiring authors. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and special series02:14 Meet Dani Vee: Author, publisher, and podcaster03:43 Riley's fail-proof guide to breaking a school record05:02 From picture books to junior fiction06:00 The creative process and challenges of writing12:44 The magic of writing My Pet Croc14:43 Transitioning from teaching to publishing17:26 The role of a publisher in a small publishing house20:52 Exploring different book genres21:24 The story behind The Bogan Book Club22:20 The importance of voice in publishing23:33 Breaking stereotypes in literature24:26 Defining the Larrikin voice27:05 Submission process and common mistakes32:13 Working with authors: Challenges and considerations34:58 Evaluating submissions: Key questions37:36 Future plans and writing aspirations40:08 Conclusion and final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.