Reimagine Insiders
Let's reimagine nonfiction!
Write and Finish Your Children's Nonfiction Project in 2027
With Structure, Support, and Accountability
By December 2027, you could have a submission-ready children's nonfiction manuscript in your hands—researched, drafted, and revised.
Or you could spend another year circling the same ideas, never quite knowing if you're ready to move forward.
Writing children's nonfiction isn't about finding the perfect idea or mastering a single craft trick. It's about learning what makes a project marketable, making thoughtful craft decisions, and staying with a project long enough to shape it into something publishable.
That's where most writers get stuck. Not because they lack talent, but because they're trying to do their work completely alone.
Reimagine Insiders exists to change that.
What Reimagine Insiders Is
Reimagine Insiders is a paid community for children's nonfiction writers who want more than isolated tips or one-off classes.
In 2027, Insiders will be encouraged to work on one complete children's nonfiction project (magazine article, picture book, or book proposal) moving from initial idea through research, drafting, and revision to create a submission-ready (or publishable) manuscript.
This guided process gives you:
- Clear structure through each phase of research, writing, and revising
- Monthly reading assignments and exercises drawn from Telling It True and Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book
- Group coaching calls where you can share work and learn from questions and conversations
- A supportive community working alongside you
- Accountability without pressure
You bring the project. We build the momentum—together.
Investment
$5/month, join and cancel at any time
All past posts and group coaching sessions are archived in our member area and remain available to you as long as you are a member.
How the Community Works
Monthly Assignments
Each month you'll be assigned chapters and exercises from Telling It True or Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book. You'll apply these learnings to your own project and then bring your work to our monthly "Office Hours" call.
Monthly "Office Hours" Group Coaching Calls (90 minutes, recorded)
We meet live once a month for group coaching and guided discussion. Every call is at noon Pacific / 3 p.m. Eastern on the first or second Friday of each month.
Can't make it live? Every call is recorded and available within 24 hours.
These calls are a space to:
- Ask questions about your specific project and challenges
- Hear how other writers are working through similar problems
- See how craft principles apply across different topics and age ranges
- Learn from the collective wisdom of the group
No pressure. You control your level of participation. You learn not just from your own questions and from sharing your work, but from everyone's conversation as well.
2026 Call Schedule (All times 3 p.m. Eastern / Noon Pacific; schedule and topics are subject to to change based on group needs)
Friday, January 8
Telling It True — Section 1: Getting Started
Chapters 1–5
Exercises 1–4
Bring to the call: Your story spark, plus one idea run through the six questions.
Friday, February 5
Telling It True — Section 2: Rigorous Research
Chapters 6–8
Exercises 5–9
Bring to the call: Your research system, and one surprising source you dug up.
Friday, March 5
Telling It True — Chapters 9–11
(Archives & experts, other research tools, the pitch)
Exercises 10–13
Bring to the call: Your pitch, in writing.
Friday, April 2
Telling It True — Section 3: Story Structure and Takeaways
Chapters 12–15
Exercises 14–19
Bring to the call: Your initial outline using your chosen structure and your takeaway.
Friday, May 7
Telling It True — Chapters 16–18
(Beginnings, endings, scenes)
Exercises: 20–24
Bring to the call: Your opening, your ending, and one scene.
Friday, June 4
Telling It True — Section 4: The Rest of the Story
Chapters 19–23
Exercises: 25–28
Bring to the call: Back matter plan, title list, and as many pages of your work as you have written.
Friday, July 2
Reimagining — Section 1 + Chapter 3
Chapters 1–3
Exercises 1–3
Bring to the call: The draft you’ll revise this half of the year, and its takeaway.
Friday, August 6
Reimagining — Section 2: Story Structures
Chapters 4–7
Exercises: 4–7
Bring to the call: Your thumbnails (for a PB) or outline (for MG/YA or an article) and your structure brainstorm.
Friday, September 3
Reimagining — Section 3: Scene Writing
Chapters 8–10
Exercises: 8–11
Bring to the call: One scene, rewritten, with its question and mini-arc.
Friday, October 1
Reimagining — Section 4: Vibrant Voice
Chapters 11–13
Exercises: 12–17
Bring to the call: A passage before and after a voice revision pass.
Friday, November 5
Reimagining — Chapters 14–16
(POV & tense, pacing, illustrations)
Exercises: 18–22
Bring to the call: A section of work where you’ve altered the POV, tense, or shifted things around to improve pacing.
Friday, December 3
Reimagining — Section 6 + Chapter 17
Chapters 17–19, Appendix D
Exercises: 23–24
- Bring to the call: Your back matter (written) and your revised manuscript. Then we celebrate.
Ongoing Community Space
Between calls, Insiders connect inside a private community space to:
- Share progress and breakthroughs
- Reflect on monthly craft lessons
- Ask questions and troubleshoot challenges
- Stay accountable to your project
- Remember you're not doing this alone
The community is asynchronous, so you can participate when it fits your schedule.
What Insiders Are Saying
Who Reimagine Insiders Is For
Reimagine Insiders is for you if:
- You're writing (or want to write) children's nonfiction for any age level
- You have ideas but struggle to move one all the way through to completion
- You want structure and guidance without rigid deadlines
- You learn best through conversation, reflection, and community
- You're ready to commit to doing the work of bringing a manuscript to life
This community works best for writers who are:
- Curious about their subjects and the craft of nonfiction
- Seeking new tools and techniques for writing and revising
- Willing to revise and rethink their work
- Interested in long-term growth, not quick fixes or shortcuts
Who It's Not For
Reimagine Insiders may not be the right fit if:
- You're looking for fast results, formulas, or access to agents and editors
- You want intensive one-on-one coaching every session
- You're not ready to commit time and focus on at least one nonfiction project
That's not a judgment—it's about finding the right fit for your needs and working style.
Ready to Write Your Book or Article in 2027?
Reimagine Insiders is open for enrollment now.
If you're ready to:
- Stop circling ideas and start making real progress
- Write with expert guidance and accountability
- Finish 2027 with a submission-ready manuscript
- Build sustainable research and writing practices for future projects
Join us.
What Happens After You Join?
You'll receive immediate access to the private community space so you can catch up on past posts.
Questions? Contact me here.
Write one nonfiction book or article. Not alone. Not all at once. But, as Ann Lamott says, "bird by bird."
Join anytime and start your journey. All craft posts and call recordings remain accessible to active members.
FAQs
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Perfect. Months 1-2 are dedicated to idea development and testing. You'll have support as you explore possibilities, test viability, and commit to an idea you had or pivot to something stronger.
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Life happens. All calls are recorded, craft posts remain accessible, and the community space is asynchronous. You can catch up whenever you're ready and rejoin the momentum. This is a year-long journey, not a race with hard deadlines.
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The program works for magazine articles, picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, middle-grade, and YA nonfiction. The craft principles—research, structure, narrative tension, revision—apply across all formats. You'll adapt the process to your specific project length and audience.
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Reimagine Insiders focuses on craft teaching, group coaching, and peer critique exchanges. It's not a manuscript critique service. If you need one-on-one developmental editing or critique, I offer separate critique services.
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Plan for 3-5 hours per month: one 90-minute group call + reading the monthly craft post + working on your project. Most Insiders find this fits naturally into their existing writing practice without overwhelming their schedule.
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You can cancel your monthly membership anytime with no penalty—you simply won't be charged the following month. Annual memberships are non-refundable.
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That depends on your starting point and the complexity of your project. The program is designed to take you from idea to submission-ready draft in 12 months. Some writers may need additional time for longer projects (like middle-grade or YA), while others working on picture books or magazine articles may finish sooner and begin a second project.