Sarah’s Smorgasbord

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

honest advice about making a career as an author today

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.

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).

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.

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!

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

Sharing Cartoons, Humor & Writing Tips

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

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

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

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

A pop of color for your inbox <3

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

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

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.

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

Practical craft lessons for writers

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

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

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.

Comics and musings about illustrating, life, and navigating my 30s through the end of the world.

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

Conversations about how picture books work.

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

Follow the lead of an ambitious author on his journey to building a literary legacy.

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

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.