Our Writing Workshop Collection

 
 
 

We’ll help you become a published children’s book author and plant a seed of social change.

The workshops below will provide emerging artists with the tools to imagine and create culturally diverse children's books.

You’ll learn how to craft, design, manuscript, and market your story from experienced literary artists.

We also hope the workshops inspire you to write a manuscript and submit it to one of our writing opportunities

 

The videos below offer valuable insight, tips, and guidance to support your writing journey.

 

Dr. Tyner is an author, law professor, civil rights attorney, speaker, and the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

She works to empower others to lead within their respective spheres of influence.

 
 

Dr. Fakunle is a professional storyteller and the co-founder and CEO of DiscoverME/RecoverME.

He helps people embrace their natural storytelling abilities and the transformative power of their lived experiences.

 
 

Sera Rivers is the Senior Literary Manager at Martin Literary & Media Management and launched Avenue A Books at the Center for Responsive Schools.

She works to support writers and illustrators hone their craft to produce their best work.

 
 

Dr. Mbele is an author and professor in the English Department at St. Olaf College. He specializes in the connection between folklore and literature.

He works to inspire international education and the bridging of cultural differences.

 
 

Deborah Ahenkorah is an author, founder of the publishing house African Bureau Stories, and co-founder of Accord Literary.

She works to inspire African writers and illustrators to create and publish children's books.

 
 

Bukola Oriola is an author, journalist, member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, and founder of The Enitan Story.

She works to inform, educate, and inspire positive change.

 
 

Nancy Loewen is an author of over 140 books for children and young adults, editor, college application essay coach, and ACT and SAT tutor. She collaborates with Linda Hayen to bring Linda’s daughter Clarissa's voice forward after losing her to a car accident.

The ideas they share in this video are helpful for all who wish to write a children's book

 
 

Nancy Loewen is an author of over 140 books for children and young adults, editor, college application essay coach, and ACT and SAT tutor. She works to encourage writers of all ages.

She provides valuable guidance for those aspiring to write adult fiction.

 
 

Nancy Loewen is an author of over 140 books for children and young adults, editor, college application essay coach, and ACT and SAT tutor. She works to encourage writers of all ages.

She offers valuable submission tips for writers aspiring to become published authors.

 
 

Monica Habia is an award-winning children’s book author. She believes in the power of quality education and is committed to bridging the knowledge gap of Africa through her writings and research.

She offers five valuable tips for those embarking on a writing journey.

 
 

Michelle D. Jackson is a 3x published author and Founder of PR Solutions, Direct2Author.com & Black Writers Workspace, an online community of over 15,000 black writers and avid readers.

She offers a valuable marketing strategy to support emerging writers in her 2 part workshop.