Animal Writes: Prompts and Practices to Guide the Animal Writer’s Journey (pre-order)

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NOTE: Book will be released in June 2025

Animal Writes is for animal lovers who write—and writers who love animals.

Created out of the enthusiasm for Writing for Animals, Animal Writes will take you one step further on your journey in writing for animals. Whether you write poetry, essays, novels, or memoirs, this book will be your companion along the way.

Writing for animals is a unique endeavor; writers have to think not only about the animals they’re portraying in their work but about audiences who may not be familiar with certain species or the topics of animal rights. In Animal Writes, you’ll learn tips for how to portray animals empathically and authentically, as well as how to approach publishing and your readers. From language to craft to exploring your individual writer’s journey, this book will provide the inspiration and tools you need to portray animals genuinely and compassionately in your work.