Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend A.T.O.S
Sep 16, 2021
Dive into the enchanting world of children's literature with insights from a prolific author on the challenges and creativity of writing for young audiences. Discover the quirky journey of locksmithing with a guest who shares the tools and ethical dilemmas of the trade. Enjoy playful banter about nostalgic action figures, mixed with hilariously impractical ideas for Airbnb and marketing strategies. Wrap it up with a whimsically imagined adventure navigating Elvis Presley's Graceland—sans tour guide!
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Pen Names
- Conan jokes about using the pen name Charles Defond for his submissions to Penthouse magazine.
- Megan shares her pen name, Margo Gates, for books she's less enthusiastic about.
Writing for Children
- Keep children's book sentences short and use simple vocabulary.
- Target a third-grade reading level for accessibility.
ATOS Controversy
- Megan mentions using ATOS, an algorithm for scoring children's book readability.
- Conan jokes about ATOS being an Orwellian deep state controlling children's literature.