Welcome to Writer's Edge Substack

Get the "Edge" w/ Award-Winning Author Jennifer Brody. Thanks for tuning in and signing up. I'm excited to take you on a journey through my writing and publishing life.

Big News … I’m launching my Substack.

Welcome to the official substack of award-winning Author Jennifer Brody, the mastermind and writer behind the popular Disney Chills brand and book series, The 13th Continuum trilogy, Star Wars “canon,” and the Stoker Finalist graphic novel Spectre Deep 6.

Writer’s Edge Substack

This is where writers of all levels and skill sets get an “EDGE” on their writing and publishing journeys. Join me as I cultivate and build a supportive writing community, featuring my weekly newsletter, monthly talks, a private email group and more. I’ve been there and I’ve seen it all … and I’m here to share all my insight, tips and wisdom, both from my successes, but also my “failures.” Nothing about becoming a writer is EASY, but there are a ton of tips and practices that can help you achieve your dreams.

This is the beginning … so let’s get STARTED!

This is the inaugural newsletter & it’s FREE to anyone who subscribes. But going forward, to access the full newsletter content & offerings you’ll have to LEVEL UP.

Okay … a little about me (but you can skip this … if you already know you know)

I’m author of 20+ books, graphic novels, and short stories, including the Disney Chills seven-book series, The 13th Continuum trilogy, and graphic novels Spectre Deep 6 and 200, prompting Forbes to call me “a star in the graphic novel world.” I’m also the co-author of Star Wars: Stories of Jedi & Sith, where I penned the Darth Vader canon story. In addition to my books, I’m a graduate of Harvard University, a film/TV producer and writer, and a creative writing instructor. I began my career in Hollywood working for A-List directors and movie studios on many films, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Golden Compass, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. 

With the tagline—“The dreams you FEAR will come true”—the Disney Chills book series featuring iconic Disney villains haunting contemporary kids debuted to positive press and an excellent reception by kids, reluctant readers, parents, and Disney fans alike. My books have been translated and published around the world, including France, the UK, Russia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Sweden, Korea, and Japan, and are available in audiobook. I get messages and fan mail from readers all over the world.

In short, I’ve been there and I’ve seen it all … and I’m here to share everything I’ve learned along the (bumpy, yet rewarding) journey to becoming a published author.

Not only will I give you tips to AVOID some of the painful pitfalls and mistakes I made when I was first starting my writing and publishing journey, but I’ll give you the inside EDGE by sharing industry tips and insights. I’ve been in those Hollywood development meetings and worked on the biggest book-to-film projects in history.

I’ve worked with both big and indie publishers. I’ve written original book series—and optioned them to major film/tv studios—turned existing brand IP into books and stories for the biggest brands in the industry, including Disney and LucasFilm; created and sold award-nominated original graphic novels, and penned dozens of short stories for anthologies and lit magazines. But along the way, I’ve made mistakes and faced more rejection than I can count (like all of us on this creative journey).

I’m a self-taught writer with a background in feature film development, who now teaches creative writing workshops for award-winning schools, where I share the shortcuts and craft tools to get you there FASTER … and with less fumbling around in the dark, like I did when I was first teaching myself how to write prose.

Newsletter Topics (preliminary list)

Here’s a preliminary list of topics (and in no means complete). As a subscriber, you will have the opportunity to interact with me and suggest topics to tackle.

• How to Get Published (isn’t this the burning question?)

• Querying & Landing Your Dream Agent

• Working with reps (best practices/Do & Don’t List)

• Writing IP & how to get your foot in the door

• Marketing & Publicity Tips

• Creativity Hacks

• Writing Prompts

• Self care for creatives to avoid burnout 

• Breaking Concepts into Stories

• Beat Sheets & Outlines

• Adapting Prose to Screenplay 

• How to Get Hollywood to Option your stories

• Worldbuilding & Place as Character in Story

• Foolproof Novel & Story Structure (8 Points)

• How to Write a Page-Turner (Tension & Pacing)

• Writing Snappy Dialogue

• Crafting Voice & Multi-Dimensional Characters

• Writing for Younger Readers (YA & MG)

• Writing Spooky Stories … the Dark Side of Genre

• Elevator Pitches & Loglines

• Kindle Vella & Serialized Storytelling

• Indie Publishing & New Platforms

You can also leave comments on this welcome newsletter with your suggestions.

It’s the Journey AND the Destination … come along for the ride …

Along the way, I’ll also give you a window into the real life of a professional working author … both writing and book releases … and we can share the journey together. This year alone, I have the Disney Chills Book 7: Circle of Ter-ROAR publishing in August, featuring the delightfully villainous Scar from The Lion King with a cover reveal coming soon, another “secret” Disney project TBA that should excite fans, several anthologies with original stories, including a Weird Western (TBA) and more. I also have several projects set up in Hollywood, including The 13th Continuum, which has been optioned and packaged by a major studio … So, come along for the ride!

I promise it won’t be dull. It will keep you motivated and keep you writing … and get you closer than every to realizing your dreams & goals. Let’s do it together.

Subscribe to get full access to my newsletter insights, archives, and website. Never miss an update or tip that could change your writing journey for the better.

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The best part? You’ll be a part of a supportive and proactive community of people who share your interests and dreams of writing and publishing. I can’t wait to get started.

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