{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Home Row: Just Keep Writing","title":"Jimmy Needham on Writing Songs and Kids' Books","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bb442876\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2712,"description":"\nJeff Medders and Jimmy Needham explore songwriting, writing for children, and the creative process. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the challenges of writing, and the joy of creating meaningful content for kids. Jimmy shares insights from his journey as a musician and author, emphasizing the need for brevity and clarity in writing, especially for children's literature. The discussion also touches on the significance of playfulness in the writing process and how it can enhance creativity.\nBoth of Jimmy's Books at WTS\nSing! Hymnal at WTS Books.\nUse code MEDDERS for 5% off.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction and Background\n03:00 The Journey of Songwriting\n05:59 Writing for Kids and Podcasting\n08:31 The Art of Prose and Poetry\n11:50 Lessons from Songwriting for Prose Writers\n22:58 Exploring the Psalms: A Journey of Experience\n24:33 The Passion Behind Writing Children's Books\n25:31 Discipleship Through Storytelling: Real Bad Guys\n28:04 The Quest for the Best: A Journey of Satisfaction\n30:58 The Writing Process: From Index Cards to Books\n38:07 Lightning Round: Insights and Recommendations","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sDamH5hkNocN6Tc2XOXHVz6y1UWk2dvRJq9c0eYuk8s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85OWUw/ZDAyMzhkNzUwNWM3/YTQ4YWY0MDgzODlh/YTY0Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}