Sarah’s Smorgasbord

Writing advice, publishing insights, and musings on living a creative life from Edgar Award-nominated author Erin Bowman.

A pop of color for your inbox <3

Your weekly guide to children's books, raising readers, and how to build a culture of reading in your home.

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

Kidlit recs, library ideas, and beyond from @librarychrissie, a K-5 Teacher-Librarian in the PNW.

Sharing Cartoons, Humor & Writing Tips

Giving authors the confidence to recognize their true value by connecting connecting writing and publishing to popular culture.

For artists who want to keep making art even when it’s hard.

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing assignments.

A place where imagination wanders and where we follow the pencil line wherever it leads, in celebration of creativity, in reverence for nature, and in search of wonder.

A weekly journal about writing my first original novel since THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL.

Stories, drawings and friendship from America's favorite author.

Good books, love stories, and creative inspiration from the author of The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair and other books for young people.

Conversations about how picture books work.

Where writers come for publishing, craft, and creative life advice from a NYT bestselling author — because a curious writer is a thriving one

I'm Fleur, and I love mysteries. I've written over a dozen books for kids, including the recent Daybreak on Raven Island and Midnight at the Barclay Hotel (Viking). I like to share writing inspiration, favorite mysteries, and general life stuff. Join me!

Funny stuff and writing tips from humorist, author, and professional snack-getter Julie Vick.

Writing life from a NYT bestselling fantasy author (who really likes yarn).

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

honest advice about making a career as an author today

A weekly deep dive about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Practical tips and encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything> this together.

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Every Saturday, comedian Chris Duffy sends out a true story to make you laugh and then includes links to 1 great thing, 1 funny thing, and 1 interesting thing.

A weekly roundup of the best in literature, education, Christian thought, and the humanities

Practical craft lessons for writers

Writing stuff. Drawing stuff. You know, a newsletter.

Comics and musings about illustrating, life, and navigating my 20s through the end of the world.

Behind-the-scenes notes on writing & publishing from the desk of Claire Swinarski.