Overview A 3-Part Online Course Connecting with your readers is an important part of a storyteller's life. Join George Jreije and guests to develop your virtual school visit, and put […]
Overview A 4-Week Online Course Each novel begins with a new idea, a new page, a new chapter, and countless choices about character, plot, and pacing. This course is designed […]
Overview A 4-Week Online Course Thinking about writing a picture book, but don’t know where to start? Already started a picture book and feeling stuck? Join author Nikki Shannon Smith […]
Jan 21, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Have you ever wondered what a morning at Whole Novel feels like at the retreat center. Or wished you could […]
Overview Traditional publishing is just one path to getting your stories into readers’ hands. In this two-part short course, award-winning children’s book author Darcy Pattison reveals the secrets of successful […]
Overview A Mini Online Course Join editor Harold Underdown to uncover strategies for successfully submitting your manuscript to agents and editors. This program is a great fit if you’re looking for […]
Each year, the Highlights Foundation proudly celebrates the inspiring journeys of our scholarship recipients and opens the door to a new season of scholarship opportunities. Join us for this special […]
Overview A Two-Night Mini Online Course Writing for the educational market offers authors purpose, creativity, connection to readers, and a way to establish themselves in publishing. But how do you […]
Overview A Two-Night Mini Online Course Picture book authors can learn a lot from mentor texts—and even more from mentor sets. A mentor text is a book you read to […]
Overview A 4-Week Online Course Novels in verse are a celebrated storytelling form. They are packed with emotion, alongside a tight pace and deeply resonating character arcs. If you are […]
Overview A Two-Night Mini Online Course Nonfiction picture books offer a unique way to present factual information in engaging and accessible ways for readers. Join celebrated nonfiction author Rob Sanders for […]
Overview This supportive program takes all creatives (nonfiction or fiction, picture books, novels, essays, and more) from goal-stating to finished drafts. Together, we’ll move through live sessions, writing prompts, mindfulness […]
Overview Mini Online Course Whether you're debuting your first book or building momentum with your backlist, understanding how publicity works—and how to work it—is essential. In this mini online course, […]
Overview A Mini Online Course Do you need a framework to map out your novel? Join award-winning author and book coach, Laurie Calkhoven, for this mini online course designed to offer […]
Overview Weekly Online Course What is an image system and how can you use one to create your novel in verse? A term originally used in filmmaking, this technique encourages […]
Overview A Mini Online Course No two writers create in the same way—and not every approach works for every writer. If you’re someone who writes intuitively, or you’re curious about […]
Overview A Mini Online Course This short, generative course has been thoughtfully constructed to bring about creative connections, inspiration, and poetic abundance. Verse has a unique power to give voice […]
Overview Apply for this transformative opportunity to have your entire draft (up to 85,000 words*) of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and a private consultation provided. […]
Overview An Online Course with Pre-recorded & Written Lectures, Writing Exercises, and Live Discussions with Q&A Plotting a picture book can be tricky—balancing word count, page turns, and reader engagement […]
Registration Is Still Available for This Course We had our first session with introductions on February 28. Course materials and content (including a recording of the first live session) are […]
Overview Multi-Week Online Course Whether you're an emerging writer, a seasoned educator, or someone looking to expand your reach in the educational market, this multi-week program will equip you with […]
Overview Apply for this transformative opportunity to have your entire draft (up to 85,000 words*) of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and a private consultation provided. […]
