Autumn’s Newsletter
by Autumn Allenin 📚 Literature
Autumn’s Newsletter
About the Substack
Children's and YA book news, events, and the writing life
About Autumn Allen
Writer, educator, mom, forever learner. Author: You Only Live Twice (2026, preorder now!), All You Have to Do, Step on Board (2027), To Know by Heart (2027), Answered Prayers. Editor at Barefoot Books. www.autumnallenbooks.com
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Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).
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Book publishing advice and community for authors of fiction and nonfiction, written by the agents at Neon Literary.
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