Live Session Times

The Art of Meaningful Story

Tuesdays

10-11am Pacific | 11am-12pm MST | 12-1pm CST | 1-2pm EST

Advanced de-Composition

Tuesdays

3-4pm Pacific | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST

Prepare to Publish

Tuesdays

9-10am Pacific | 10-11am MST | 11am-12pm CST | 12-1pm EST

Enrollment Process Overview

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students purchasing the self-paced course do not enroll. Purchase self-paced courses through the Anistemi Bookstore. Enrollment applies only to those applying to the premium program (with live workshops and one-on-one editorial feedback & mentorship).

Step 1: Early Bird Registration Opens

Mid February (announced privately via Academy Newsletter; sign up above)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31st

Any writers who submit an application form before the last day of March receive a 15% discount (a savings of over $1,000) at time of enrollment. (See next line for details about the application form.)

Regular Registration Opens

*If open seats remain

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30th

The application form includes a booking link to schedule a free enrollment interview. Students also share one short, creative writing sample (see "Prerequisites" in FAQs; see also successful examples). This helps authors & editors ensure the program is an excellent fit—which is the top priority of our enrollment process and quality assurance.

Step 2: Complete Free Enrollment Interview

DEADLINE: 31st of July

All interviews are hosted by our publisher, Janie Barbosa. They are not a sales pitch. Editorial mentors attend as able, based on project schedule. During this low-key & relaxed interview, we'll discuss the student's writing goals and give everyone a chance to ask questions. Author and Publisher relationship is an absolutely essential element of publication! Our enrollment process aims to initiate a healthy working relationship between the author and publisher; our full program supports authors by allowing time for that relationship and trust to grow before any major publication projects begin. The best editors support author goals, which necessitates understanding them well. Securing a publication contract requires understanding a publisher's goals well. Thus, the relational elements of our approach ensure quality, increase success, & explain limited seats.

Step 3: Make Your Decision

DEADLINE: End of 1st Full Week in August

Authors will not be asked or pressured to make a decision during the interview. Every interviewee receives a follow-up email providing our recommendation, and—if the publisher believes the program will be a good fit for the author's individual writing goals—they will also receive an invitation to officially enroll in Anistemi Authors Academy by selecting and setting up their payment plan.

Step 4: Live Workshops Start!

Last Tuesday of August

Authors will receive a welcome email from their editorial mentor one week before classes start. See live workshop times below.

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