Ink Flight Academy: Dream, Create, & Publish Your Book on Amazon in 90 days
In this 12-week course, young writers (ages 8-12) will learn to dream, create, and publish their very own book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Led by the creators of "Red Bird: Far From Home", an Amazon #1 best-seller.
What's included
13 pre-recorded lessons
13 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Throughout the InkFlight Academy: Dream, Create, & Publish Your Book on Amazon in 90 Days course, homework assignments are designed to reinforce what students learn during each session and help them make steady progress toward completing their book. Here’s an overview of the homework assigned each week: Homework Overview: Week 1: Dreaming Big – Finding Your Story Idea Homework: Refine your top three story ideas and choose one to develop. Write a few sentences describing the world, main character, and central conflict. Week 2: Crafting Compelling Characters Homework: Expand on your main character by completing their Character Creation Card. Focus on their strengths, fears, goals, and relationships with other characters. Week 3: Plotting and Building Conflict Homework: Use the Plot Outline Worksheet to map out the major events of your story. Identify the central conflict and describe how your character will face challenges. Week 4: World-Building – Creating the Setting and EnvironmenCertificate of Completion
Completion Certificate At the end of the course, a "Published Author" certificate for completing all the major steps—writing their story, completing illustrations and the cover design, and successfully publishing on Amazon. This is motivating and exciting for young authors and can be showcased to their teachers, family, and friends!Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Does your child dream of becoming a published author? In this exciting 12-week course, young writers (ages 8-12) will embark on an incredible journey to write, design, and publish their very own book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)! Led by InkFlight Academy, the creators of "Red Bird: Far From Home"—an Amazon #1 best-seller in seven different categories—this course provides step-by-step guidance through the entire creative process. From brainstorming imaginative ideas to creating compelling characters and vivid worlds, your child will learn everything they need to know to bring their story to life. Along the way, we’ll explore essential storytelling skills like plot structure, dialogue writing, and world-building. But the adventure doesn’t stop at writing! Students will also design eye-catching book covers, format their stories for Amazon, and learn how to publish them on KDP. By the end of the course, your child will become a published author, with their book available for purchase on Amazon. What You Can Expect: Weekly live sessions with expert guidance and engaging creative activities A structured curriculum combining creativity with practical publishing skills Personalized feedback to help each young author find their unique voice Step-by-step instruction on using Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) A final published book available on Amazon for friends, family, and readers around the world! This course is perfect for young writers with big imaginations who are ready to bring their stories to life. No prior writing experience is necessary—just a passion for storytelling and a willingness to dream big! Parent Involvement: Parental assistance is recommended for setting up Canva, Reedsy, and the Amazon KDP account and assisting with the final steps of uploading the book for publication as well as marketing.
Learning Goals
Creative Story Development
Students will learn how to brainstorm and develop original story ideas, exploring concepts like "What if?" to unlock their imagination and create a unique story foundationCharacter Creation and Development
Students will craft memorable and relatable characters using character development tools, focusing on character traits, strengths, fears, and growth over the course of the story.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum13 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
Dreaming Big – Finding Your Story Idea
Students will explore how to dream big and tap into their imagination to create unique story ideas. They’ll use the workbook’s Idea Generator Worksheet to brainstorm “What if?” scenarios and build the foundation for their book. 1 assignment
27 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Crafting Compelling Characters
This week, students will focus on creating engaging and memorable characters. Using the Character Creation Cards from the workbook, they’ll define their protagonist’s traits, strengths, weaknesses, and goals, shaping the heart of their story. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Plotting and Building Conflict
Students will learn how to structure their story using the Plot Outline Worksheet. They will map out the five key stages of their plot and explore how to build conflict that drives their characters' actions and keeps readers hooked. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
World-Building – Creating the Setting and Environment
This week is all about designing the world where the story takes place. Students will dive into the World-Building Worksheet to create vivid settings, from the geography and landscape to the culture, society, and rules of their world. 1 assignment
14 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
Includes captions and timers for worksheet activities
Parental Guidance
This class requires parental involvement during certain weeks, particularly in the final stages of publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Parents or guardians will need to assist learners in setting up an Amazon KDP account, formatting the manuscript, and uploading the book for publication. No personal information will be shared in the classroom, but families should be aware of the privacy policies of third-party tools like Amazon KDP and Canva.
For Canva (if used for cover design), learners may need help navigating the tool. Creating a Canva account may be required.
Additionally, students will be creating stories that could explore various themes, and parents are encouraged to discuss content with their child to ensure it aligns with family values. There is no specific upsetting or scary content built into the class.
Pre-Requisites
No pre-reqs required, just bring your creativity
Joined May, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
As the creator and instructor of InkFlight Academy: Dream, Create, & Publish Your Book on Amazon in 90 Days, I bring hands-on experience in writing, publishing, and storytelling. I co-authored the Amazon #1 best-seller "Red Bird: Far From Home," which became a success in seven different categories. This journey has provided me with in-depth knowledge of the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) process, from story development to formatting, cover design, and launching a book on Amazon.
Additionally, I have years of experience guiding young writers through creative writing workshops, helping them develop their unique voices, build compelling characters, and construct imaginative worlds. My teaching approach is designed to make the writing and publishing process fun, approachable, and inspiring for young authors, with a strong focus on practical tools and personalized feedback to ensure each student’s success.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$23
weekly or $297 for all content13 pre-recorded lessons
13 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 8-12
