The Art of Writing a Story

Education is so important. The desire to write a story isn't enough. There's an art to writing a story and a bunch of great resources to learn how! As someone who has 12 years of college, 4 degrees, and 17 years of teacher continuing education, I've always valued learning. When I got sick and was struggling, I found Storyteller Academy. I spent 3 years taking classes and learning this art. 

While I LOVE Storyteller Academy, I don't currently see a way to join, so I've asked and gotten a list of classes and books that have worked for critique group members. 

Courses: 

• Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture (totally free)

Write For Kids has some amazing courses that you can purchase and always own. 

• Picture Book Blueprint 
• Chapter Book Blueprint

Webinars:

• SCBWI (lots of webinars makes the membership worth it)

Books:

• How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book
• PUBLISH: Find Surprising Success Self-Publishing Children's Books
• Children's Writer's Word Book (the book all about words and grade levels)
• Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need