Identify Obstacles to Find Success
Storyteller Academy students and instructors share the obstacles they’ve overcome to reach success as children’s book creators.
Instructor Stories: Julie Downing
Julie Downing, one of our Illustration instructors, shares how she set up her art studio to work without distraction. Book giveaway included!
Instructor Stories: Ken Lamug
Myrna introduces Ken Lamug as the instructor for Storyteller Academy’s upcoming course on graphic novels. Book giveaway included!
Student Success Stories: Todd Sturgell
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Todd Sturgell about his debut picture book, Except Antartica. This success story includes a giveaway and QueryTracker information.
Five Storytelling Techniques for Children’s Books
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster shares award-winning author/illustrator Arree Chung’s five storytelling techniques for writing great children’s books.
Student Success Stories: Laurie Elmquist
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Laurie Elmquist about the release of her third board book, City Baby. This post includes a board book giveaway.
Proven Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Storyteller Academy’s Cindy Ritsko shares proven strategies from several authors and author/illustrators for overcoming the dreaded writer’s block.
Set, Track, and Achieve Your Writing Goals
Storyteller Academy’s Amy Flynn shares how she sets and tracks achievable goals to prioritize her writing time. Includes link to Amy’s goal planning template.
Author Royalty Earnings in Traditional Publishing and Self-Publishing
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster shares Arree Chung’s video of real publishing numbers and strategies, including his own recent royalty statements.
Finding Inspiration in Your Creative Space
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster shares Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s video tour of her art studio and her tips for finding inspiration in your creative space.