A Writers' Conference in Your Pocket.
Let's build the writing career of your dreams.
Exclusive coaching. Live workshops. Access to industry pros. All in a convenient app.
We built a writer's conference you can carry in your pocket, not another MasterClass where you can watch videos but not apply them.
In an industry that runs on who you know, access like this doesn't exist anywhere else.
You'll get:
- Self-paced courses built by a roster of vetted industry experts that will help you improve your writing and better understand the publishing industry
- Time to meet with those experts face-to-face and apply your learning through group coaching sessions and craft workshops
- Access to a growing community of 500+ other authors
- Virtual networking events and write-with-me sessions
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We're adding exciting new courses and live workshops every month, so our library and team of coaches will only continue to grow!
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Upcoming Workshops
StoryCraft Workshops are special presentations by guest speakers that will have a combination of teaching and Q&A.
Immerse Readers in Your Work
Of course we know that setting and world-building is important, but how do you fully immerse your audience in your stories and novels? We'll talk about setting, sensory details, authority, the big picture, and specific details. Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist, writing speculative fiction, literary fiction, or somewhere under the mystery umbrella, if you can hypnotize your readers and cast a spell in your storytelling, they'll never want to put your writing down.
Richard Thomas is the award-winning author of four novels, four short story collections, 180 stories in print, and the editor of five anthologies. He has been nominated for the Bram Stoker (twice), Shirley Jackson, Thriller, and Audie awards.
Upcoming Group Coaching
Group coaching sessions are highly interactive, allowing you face-time with industry experts to discuss real world applications of the topic they are speaking to, and to observe your peers being coached on the questions you never thought to ask.
Create characters that people will feel something for because they resonate with them. Writing coach Sophie Jonas-Hill will coach you through the hardest parts of developing these characters.
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So not only do you have to write... but you have to promote yourself on socials?! Talk through how to do this without burning out with marketing expert Saleema Ishq while looking at real examples.
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They aren't called the "query trenches" for nothing. Learn from agent Jessica Berg what's working and what's not in your own query and those of your peers so you can land an agent.
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How do you build a dedicated readership? Talk through the challenges and opportunities of having a distinct author voice with psychologist Dr. Melissa Corter.
Join nowFrom Our Co-Founders...
I wanted to build the platform I wanted as an author.
So many writing platforms out there have either huge financial barriers, or have clunky interfaces, or don't have vetted experts that you can actually network with for an affordable price. That's why I wanted to take my 16 years of Learning & Development and coaching experience and create a platform that felt like attending a writers' conference every day.
- Anna Claire Boyd
Years of storytelling have brought me here, and I couldn't be more excited.
After 25 years teaching story structure and writing, I wanted to give back to the communities of creatives I've met along the way. This platform is new, fresh, and I'm so excited to meet everyone that joins us here.
- Luca Ceccarelli
StoryCraft Academy is a place to truly connect with fellow authors, learn from industry experts, and build the career you want.
Most platforms offer either courses, community, or coaching, and usually with a high cost to entry if you want to actually talk to experts,
Here, we want to mimic the way you feel at a writing conference, when you leave with momentum, new information, and connections that keep you going and boost your career.
But without the $500 price tag for only three days (and that's without the cost of hotels and travel)
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You'll learn how to turn your passion into a career
We have courses on how to be a better writer, yes, but we also have courses covering the publishing industry - how to query, market your book, and we even have a self-publishing expert joining us in June. The connections you make here will give you the knowledge to get your work out there.
You'll gain the confidence to fully pursue writing
MANY of us out there struggle with imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, and the terror of sharing your heart's work with others. The community here will support you, hold you accountable, and show you that you're not alone. Plus, we have a course on Managing Imposter Syndrome!
You'll make lifelong connections
Writing communities often disappear because they aren't visible - either the algorithm hides you on social media, you forget to check the forums, or the user interface is so clunky it makes it impossible to tune in. With our mobile app, you can chat with just a touch of the button, even joining live to meet face-to-face.
