The Storytellers Summit · On-demand library
Writing, publishing, and book marketing workshops
Watch on-demand workshops for children’s book authors and illustrators. Explore writing craft, literary agent relationships, author email marketing, and book publicity with the speakers from our two Storytellers Summit collections.
Karen Ferreira · Email Marketing for Authors
A free look inside the library
Market your children’s book beyond social media
Watch this short introduction to email marketing for authors with Karen Ferreira. Explore the full session in the educational library.
Get both collections · $49What you’ll learn
What’s in the library
Watch conversations and teaching sessions on writing for children, working with agents and illustrators, and promoting your books.
Writing and illustration
Creative confidence, writing for children, and author–illustrator collaboration.
Publishing
Agent relationships, submissions, and perspectives from publishing professionals.
Reaching readers
Email newsletters, book publicity, podcasting, and building an author community.
Choose a place to start
- Build your reader community: start with Email Marketing 101 with Karen Ferreira.
- Explore agent submissions: start with Publishing Insight and Agent Perspective with Syrone Harvey.
- Reconnect with your writing: start with Harness Your Inner Child Wonder to Write for Kids with Donna Galanti.
Collection one
Summit 1 sessions
Eight focused conversations on craft, community, collaboration, platform-building, and publishing relationships.
Harness Your Inner Child Wonder to Write for Kids
Reconnect with curiosity, wonder, and emotional truth in children’s storytelling.
Donna GalantiAll About Community
Build professional, sustainable connections in the children’s publishing world.
The KidLit411 Team featuring Sylvia LiuThe Agent–Author Relationship
Understand the expectations and communication behind a lasting creative partnership.
Shifa Saltagi SafadiTo Podcast or Not to Podcast
Decide whether podcasting fits your creative goals, platform, and capacity.
Valerie FentressHow Creative Confidence Grows
Nurture voice and imagination, with attention to representation and lived experience.
Paula BanksHow Authors and Illustrators Work Together
See how creative alignment and workflow shape a successful collaboration.
Dave PerryPublishing Insight and Agent Perspective
Learn what agents look for and what writers can expect during submissions.
Syrone HarveyEmail Marketing 101
Build reader relationships and grow an email list with sustainable habits.
Karen FerreiraCollection two
Summit 2 speakers
Fresh perspectives on book marketing, publicity, publishing, community, and sustainable creative careers.
Maria Dismondy
Author, publisher, and founder of Cardinal Rule Press
Kaye Marc-Charles
SCBWI Houston Regional Advisor and children’s publishing advocate
Nikki and Bekah
Book marketing and publicity professionals at The Method Agency
Jenn Vance
Book publicity and author marketing expert at Books Forward
Paola Santos
Author and publishing creative
Stan Yan
Author, illustrator, and creative professional
What happens after purchase
- You’ll receive a confirmation email with your library access link.
- You can watch recordings from Summit 1 and Summit 2 on your schedule.
- Available downloadable materials from Summit 2 are included.
- You can revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.
Good to know
How is the library different from the free podcast?
Our free podcast interviews feature authors, editors, literary agents, illustrators, and other creatives. The library brings together both paid summit replay collections, including focused teaching sessions and available downloadable materials from Summit 2. Browse the session list above to choose the topics that fit your goals.
Is the library live or on demand?
It is fully digital and on demand, so you can learn at your own pace.
Is community access included?
The private live-Summit Discord has closed. You are welcome to join our broader Discord community.
What is the purchase policy?
All purchases are final. Promotional pricing may change and is not eligible for retroactive refunds, credits, or adjustments. Future Summits and standalone masterclasses are sold separately.
Learn at your pace. Come back when you need it.
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