Authors’ Academy
On-demand courses, freebies, and other resources for writers and indie authors
Mini Course
Picture Book Fundamentals for Indie Authors
$55.00
Your roadmap to creating books that young readers and their grownups will cherish. In this mini course, we cover the basics of the kid lit market so you can understand your book's place in it. We consider the mindset of children ages 3 to 8 (ish), exploring their cognitive and emotional development so you can write stories that speak to them. You will learn what appeals to different age brackets, from toddlers and preschoolers to first- and second-graders transitioning to early readers. Jump in and turn your picture book dream into a beautifully published reality!
Mini Course
Flash Fiction Fundamentals
$45.00
Flash fiction is the art of extreme brevity, challenging us to distill our stories to their absolute essence. In this mini course, we will explore the world of micro-storytelling, considering specific sub-genres like the 100-word drabble, micro-fiction, and sudden fiction.
Author Focus
Erika Krouse’s LitMag Rankings – Where to submit your fiction. Also see her link to outlets that want creative nonfiction and longer fiction.
Writer Beware – Essential resource for avoiding scams and predatory services
Authors Guild – Contracts, rights, and professional advocacy
Manuscript Wish List – See what agents and editors are looking for
QueryTracker – Research agents and track submissions
Duotrope – Track submissions + find markets
Advice from Authors
Anne Lamott – Hallelujah Anyway
Matthew Quick – Letters from Matthew
Elizabeth Gilbert – Letters from Love
Margaret Atwood – In the Writing Burrow
George Saunders - Story Club
Resource Library
Publishing
Jane Friedman, the industry expert (my most trusted resource)
Publishers Weekly – Industry news, deal announcements, trends
The Bookseller – Strong global perspective
Book Riot – Useful for trends
Kid Lit
Ann Whitford Paul, Author of Writing Picture Books
Mary Kole, Kid Lit market guru