Authors Against Book Bans

We, a collation of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We unequivocally support the availability of diverse voices on our library shelves, in our schools, and in our culture. We pledge to band together against the oppression of literature, to speak when our voices are silenced, to go where our bodies are needed, and to fight as one to ensure this freedom. Together, we will be fearless.

R(ev)ise and Shine!

I’m delighted to announce that I have partnered with my good friends Rob Costello, Jennifer Richard Jacobson, and Jo Knowles to create a new writing venture we’re calling R(ev)ise and Shine!

At R(ev)ise and Shine! we will offer a full suite of revision and editorial services, plus a writer-focused online book club, writing retreats, a newsletter, and online educational and community-building opportunities. 

Our Mission is to create a fun, safe, welcoming, and diverse community of writers in a space that allows for encouragement, support, inspiration, and collective joy. We are here to share our love of writing craft, to explore and expand creativity, and to grow as writers and members of a writing community.

Our focus is not on the business of writing (though certainly participation helps guide you on your selected path). Instead, we welcome you to bring your open, vulnerable, artful selves. Come and share your thoughts, questions, and breakthroughs—no matter where you might be on your writing journey.

Won’t you join us?

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Other Resources for Writers

To Read:

Craft in the Real World:  Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses

Bad Choices Make Good Stories by Erin Dionne

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

tiny beautiful things by Cheryl Strayed

Stephen King on Writing by Stephen King

Writing Toward Home by Georgia Heard

LitHub

To Listen:

City Arts and Lectures

How Writers Write

Teaching Hard History

First Draft with Sarah Enni

Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews

Picture Book Look 

The Book Review:  The New York Times

Dream Gardens: Talking up the Children's Books We Love

Welly-Read Black Girl with Gory Edim

Spark & Fire:  Fuel Your Creativity

To Grow:

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. We are a global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature. Our mission is to support the creation of an abundance of quality children’s books so that young people everywhere have the books they need and deserve.

The Center for Fiction

The Center for Fiction provides quiet space for writers to work in Downtown Brooklyn. We accept writers of all genres and people at all different stages of their careers. All writers are welcome.  Open every day from 8 am to 10 pm, our Writers Studio is located in a beautiful, bright space on our second floor. It provides the perfect setting conducive to the craft of writing and is conveniently located near the Atlantic Barclays transportation hub.

Author's Guild

The Authors Guild offers resources to help you in every stage of your professional writing career, from comprehensive guides breaking down complex legal topics to event recordings exploring every area of the writing business.