Substacks recommended by Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Nguyen)

Recommended by Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Nguyen)

Navigate the wild world of creating books for children with Vicky Fang and Christine Evans who have published over 30 books between them.

Lots of useful information about all the things you might not have thought about in the world of KidLit and publishing, like book-related merch and how to go about school visits.

- Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Nguyen)

Notes From The Sunshine House

By Zanni Louise

Zanni Louise takes you behind the scenes of her writing life. Find out about book news, retreats and new courses.

The Book Muse

A place for talking about books and writing, sharing reviews and other pieces of writing.

Fox Tales

By Janet Fox

For kidlit writers who want to be published. Develop writing skills. Grow in confidence. Write your best book.

musings by mika

By Mika

musings by mika is all about navigating uncharted terrain and discovering life beyond the comfort zone - moving past perfectionism, people-pleasing and playing safe and small. ✨ I also include my monthly Substack diaries to guide fellow newbies. 📖

Wordplay with Evelyn Skye

Behind the Scenes of a novelist's life, writing advice, author interviews, and WORDPLAY Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers, with NYT bestselling novelist and #1 Netflix film/literary collaborator Evelyn Skye.

Books On Tour’s Substack

By Books On Tour PR & Marketing Substack Newsletter

Fave marketing tips, expert industry advice and how-to guides to getting your children's books seen across the blogosphere.

Thirty-two Pages

By Katrina Germein

Picture book insights. Author opinions, reflections, and industry observations. Australian focus.

Behind the Page

By Brittany Pomales

Hello! I'm Brittany Pomales, picture book author and funny person. My absurd humor picture book debut, IT STARTED WITH A P (Flamingo PRH) is out in 2025 and I’m inviting you on my publishing journey. Come publish a book with me!

Your Kid's Next Read

By Allison Tait

Books and reading for kids of all ages.

Inkygirl by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Inkygirl Newsletter

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

Debbie is so generous with sharing information about writing and illustrating picture books. I feel like I learn so much from everything she posts about.

- Melissa-Jane Fogarty (Nguyen)

Have you got a minute?

By Cassy Polimeni

Writing, publishing, procrastination and kidlit news from an emerging children's author.

Wonder Between Worlds

By Emily Barnett

Seeking poignant beauty in books, writing, and life.

AT THE KID TABLE

By Rachel Michelle Wilson

Let’s explore the world like we’re sitting at the kid table — a celebration of books, art, and connection from a kidlit author-illustrator

THE ANXIOUS WRITER 🌿 By Helen Redfern

Documenting my writing journey with personal essays exploring confidence and creativity in an online world. Procrastinator taking tiny steps every day. The Non-Fiction Book Club starts January 2024 with The Artist's Way.