Write. Publish. Bloom.
Authors in Bloom
A Poetry Writing & Publishing Experience
Starts May 1st
Join a creative community of poets and turn your poems into a published chapbook — professionally edited, designed, and available on Amazon.
Plus:
🔸 Be featured in a collaborative anthology.
🔸 Get personal feedback from poet Christopher Poindexter.
🔸 Grow your brand with a mood board tailored to your aesthetic.
🔸 Connect with a private community of fellow writers and editors.
$400 | Payment Plans Available
Sign up by April 30th
Limited to 8 poets to ensure personalized feedback, high-quality publication, and a supportive, intimate community
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
When you join Authors in Bloom, you receive:
A Published Chapbook on Amazon
Cover Design
Interior Formatting
Feedback on 3 Poems of Your Choice from Christopher Poindexter
5 Poems Featured in the Avalon Anthology: Authors in Bloom Vol. 2
A Custom Mood Board with Your Brand’s Fonts, Colors, and Images
Private Community Group Chat with Christopher Poindexter, our Publishing Director, Editors + Poets
Support Throughout the Whole Challenge
20% Off Any Future Jack Wild Publishing Service
Why Join?
You don’t just get prompts, you get purpose. This is about helping you grow as a poet, create something tangible, and finally take that leap into authorship.
Accountability Meets Inspiration
Daily writing goals, group encouragement, and editorial support help you stay motivated while growing your voice.
End With a Finished Book
No more “one day I’ll publish…” Your writing journey ends with a real book in your hands, published under your name.
Feedback from a Respected Poet
Receive critique on your work from Christopher Poindexter - someone who’s built a career writing exactly the kind of poetry you love.
Step Into Your Author Identity
We help you build your brand from the inside out - with a custom mood board, so you have a clear next-step plan to shaping your author identity.
You're Not Alone
Be part of a warm, welcoming community of writers walking this path with you. The group chat is full of support, connection, and real talk.
Affordable, Accessible Publishing
Professional formatting, cover design, feedback, branding, and publication - at a fraction of the cost of traditional self-publishing services.
About the Anthology
Avalon Anthology: Authors in Bloom Vol. 2 is a collaborative collection of poetry from all writers participating in Authors in Bloom. It is created to showcase your diverse voices and unique perspectives. Each poem is a reflection of personal experience, creative exploration, and the courage it takes to step into authorship. This anthology is more than a collection of poems - it’s a celebration of community, resilience, and the transformative power of writing.
In a world where many poets struggle to find an audience or the confidence to publish, Avalon Anthology offers a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
About This Year’s Theme: The Unbroken Bloom
The Unbroken Bloom is a tribute to resilience, transformation, and beauty emerging from life’s challenges. The theme is intentionally broad, inviting writers to explore growth, healing, emotional seasons, rebirth, and the strength it takes to remain true to oneself. Whether your poems are tender, bold, vulnerable, or powerful, this anthology is a garden for every voice - a place where struggle becomes art, and every poem tells a story of endurance and renewal.
This year, the Authors in Bloom challenge includes carefully designed writing prompts that align with the theme of The Unbroken Bloom. Participants are encouraged to use these prompts as inspiration to explore personal transformation, resilience, and self-discovery. While contributors do not need to use every prompt, the poems chosen for the anthology will be selected based on how beautifully they capture the spirit of the theme. Each contributor will have 5 of their poems featured in Vol. 2, showcasing their strongest, most resonant work within this powerful concept.
Challenge & Publication Timeline
May 1st – Challenge Begins
The Authors in Bloom challenge starts on the first day of spring! For the next month, you’ll be writing, exploring prompts, and cultivating your poetry. During this time, we will be creating your custom author mood board, tailored to your brand and aesthetic.
May 31st – Challenge Ends
The writing period closes, and we ask that you compile all your poems into a Word document manuscript. This is your time to review, revise, edit, and arrange your poems into a cohesive collection. Once complete, email your manuscript to us.
Book Interior Preparation
Once we receive your manuscript, we begin formatting your book interior. You’ll also receive a book interior form to fill out all your preferences. The sooner we get your manuscript and form back, the sooner we can start. Book interior formatting typically takes up to 2 weeks, depending on response times.
Book Cover Design
At the same time, we’ll create your book cover using the book cover questionnaire you complete. This process also typically takes up to 2 weeks. Afterward, you’ll review and approve both your book interior and cover. Any revisions may add additional time.
Marketing & Promotion
While your book is in production, you can start marketing your upcoming release! Share poems, content, and updates about your book with your audience to build excitement and anticipation.
Book Release Date
We ask for a book release date that is at least 3 months from the challenge start. This ensures we have plenty of time to complete your book, review proofs, and order author copies if needed for events. Depending on your response times and revisions, book completion can take as early as 3 months or up to 8 months from the start of the challenge.
Pricing & Payment Options
We believe in making Authors in Bloom accessible to as many poets as possible while offering the full value of professional publishing, feedback, and community support.
Early Bird Special: $350
Sign up before April 20th to secure this discounted rate. Must be paid in full.
Standard Enrollment: $400
This is the full program price for those who join on or after April 21st.
Payment Plans:
To make it easier, we offer flexible payment options:
2 Monthly Payments: $200 each
3 Monthly Payments: $135 each
All plans include:
✅ Published Chapbook on Amazon
✅ Cover Design & Interior Formatting
✅ Feedback on 3 Poems from Christopher Poindexter
✅ 5 Poems Featured in Avalon Anthology: Authors in Bloom Vol. 2
✅ Custom Mood Board with Your Brand’s Fonts, Colors, and Images
✅ Access to Private Community Group with Poets, Editors, and Christopher Poindexter
✅ Ongoing Support Throughout the Challenge
✅ 20% Off Your Next Jack Wild Publishing Service
Why This Investment Matters:
For $400 (or less with the early bird plan), you receive everything you need to turn your poems into a professionally published chapbook, grow your author brand, receive expert feedback, and connect with a community of supportive writers - all in one program.
Optional Add-On’s
We know that every author’s journey looks different. While Authors in Bloom includes everything you need to write and publish your chapbook, we’re often asked about editing support and book launch guidance, which are not included in the core program.
To support authors who want to go a step further, we offer a small selection of optional add-ons. These services are only available to Authors in Bloom participants and are offered at a special discounted rate - far below their regular value.
Choose the Right Package for Your Author Journey
Every writer is at a different stage, and your next step depends on where you are right now. Whether you’re just discovering your voice, building your presence, or preparing to launch your book, each package is designed to meet you exactly where you are and guide you forward.
PACKAGE ONE: Author Foundations Package
For brand new or emerging authors
If you’ve never shared your writing publicly, or you’re still figuring out who you are as an author, this is where you begin. The Author Foundations Package helps you define your voice, uncover your themes, and build a strong creative identity. You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and direction so that when you do show up online, you know exactly what you want to say and how you want to be seen.
What you’ll receive:
Guided Author Workbook to define your voice, themes, and direction
Personalized Author Toolkit for planning, organizing, and growing your writing
Professionally written Instagram bio to introduce you as an author
30 custom social media templates designed to introduce you, your story, and your voice
Guidance on how your page should look and feel based on your brand
Result:
A clear author identity and a fully designed, ready-to-use presence that introduces you to the world with confidence.
PACKAGE TWO: Author Platform Package
For authors ready to show up and grow
If you already have a sense of your voice and message, but you’re ready to start posting, grow your audience, or elevate your presence, this package is for you. Whether you’re creating a brand-new social media page or refreshing an existing one, the Author Platform Package gives you the tools, templates, and strategy to present yourself professionally and connect with readers. This is where your identity becomes visible, and your audience begins to grow.
What you’ll receive:
Refined or professionally rewritten Instagram bio
A revision of your current brand and social media presence
30 custom social media templates focused on sharing your work and growing your audience
A 1-month social media calendar with consistent posting of your work
Caption ideas and content guidance for consistent posting
Result:
A cohesive, elevated platform that reflects your growth as an author and helps you build an engaged audience.
PACKAGE THREE: Author Launch Package
For authors ready to release their book
If your platform is already established and all you need help with is promoting your book, the next step is launching it with intention. The Author Launch Package provides the structure, content, and strategy you need to promote your book and reach your audience effectively. From social media templates to a clear launch plan, this package ensures your book doesn’t just get published, it gets seen, shared, and celebrated.
What you’ll receive:
30 custom social media templates designed specifically for promoting your book
A 1-month social media calendar for your launch
A detailed Book Launch Plan with step-by-step guidance
A Book Launch Workbook to keep you organized and on track
Tips for engaging your audience and maximizing visibility during your launch
Result:
A clear, strategic, and fully supported book launch that helps your work get seen, shared, and celebrated.
In Simple Terms:
Foundations → Discover who you are as an author
Platform → Show up, share your work, and grow your audience
Launch → Promote your book and connect with readers
Important Notes
Add-ons are optional and not required to participate in Authors in Bloom
All add-ons are offered at a flat rate of $140 (that’s more than 50% off each package!)
They must be paid in full.
These discounted prices are exclusive to Authors in Bloom participants
How to purchase a package: when you select your Authors in Bloom payment option, you’ll see these optional add-ons available directly on the product page. These can be added to your order at checkout.
Add-on’s are one-time purchases and do not affect your payment plan schedule.
If you select a payment plan, add-ons are charged in full at checkout and are not split into installments.
Add-on packages do not need to be purchased at the same time as your Authors in Bloom challenge entry. You’re welcome to add them at any point in your journey, any time up to your book release date.
Since these add-on’s are exclusively available to Authors in Bloom members, they are not listed as standalone products. If you decide to purchase one of them later, simply send us an email requesting the package you’d like, and we will provide you with a direct payment link to complete your purchase.
Please keep your book release timeline in mind when selecting add-ons at a later date. For example, to ensure a successful and well-planned launch, we recommend purchasing the Author Launch Package at least 1 ½ to 2 months prior to your release date, so we have adequate time to prepare and promote your book effectively.
FAQs
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No, it doesn’t. We just ask that 5 of your poems fit the theme for the anthology. You’re welcome to center your chapbook around that theme or create something different.
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Aspiring poets or new authors who want to quickly publish a poetry book.
Writers who want structure, support, and accountability as they create.
Poets excited to participate in a creative, collaborative, and community-based project.
Anyone who dreams of holding a professionally published book with their name on the cover.
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Writers who already have a complete poetry manuscript and need full-service publishing — check out our Self-Publishing Packages instead.
Individuals seeking a highly customized or artistic cover design — we recommend hiring our Book Cover Designer separately.
Poets who want very specific formatting or advanced layout features.
If you still want to join Authors in Bloom, but add on additional services, please contact us and we’ll create for you a custom experience with a custom price.
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Simply email your daily poems to info@jackwildpublishing.co. You can send them daily or weekly. Either is fine!
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Nope! While the challenge encourages consistent writing, you don’t have to write daily. Some poets prefer to write in batches or revise older drafts. You just need 20–30 polished poems by your final submission date.
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While we encourage new writing during the month of the challenge, if you have already written poems that fit the theme feel free to add them to your collection, as long as they have never been published.
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Once your final draft is submitted, we’ll get to work! Your chapbook will be formatted and designed. You will receive a book cover questionnaire, so we can create your cover. We’ll also select 5 poems to include in our anthology. And you will receive feedback on 3 poems of your choice by Christopher Poindexter.
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While the writing challenge runs during May, you have up to 2–3 months after May 31 to finalize and submit your manuscript. We want your work to feel complete - not rushed!
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Yes! You’ll get a book cover questionnaire so we can design a cover that fits your style. You’ll choose your images, colors, fonts, own book title, and have the chance to approve your final cover.
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Each poet will receive a professionally designed book cover customized to match their style and poetry collection. You’ll complete a book cover questionnaire to help us understand your preferences.
We use high-quality stock photography, fonts, and design elements to create a beautiful, print-ready cover with the book title of your choice. You’ll be able to review and approve the design before publication.
If you’d like to upgrade to a fully custom design service, we’re happy to refer you to our cover designer for additional support and pricing. Prices start at $300.
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Yes! You are welcome to submit original artwork, photography, or illustrations for your book cover - as long as it is your own or you have full rights to use it.
Please make sure any files are high-resolution so we can format them properly for print. We’ll provide specific file dimensions and guidelines if you choose to go this route.
We're happy to incorporate your art into the full wraparound design or build a cover around your image with custom typography.
⚠️ Note: We cannot accept images or artwork generated by AI tools.
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Your author branding experience starts with a short aesthetic quiz to help us get a feel for your voice, visual style, and the kind of emotions your poetry evokes. Based on your answers, we’ll create:
A custom mood board (colors, fonts, imagery) you can use to create consistent posts, use for future book covers, and more.
This is to help poet’s get started building their author presence for the first time or refreshing their creative identity.
Our Author Foundations and Author Platform add-on packages go more into depth with author branding and can be added to your experience.
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You’ll receive written feedback on 3 of your poems, directly from Christopher Poindexter.
His notes will focus on:
💬 The emotional impact of your work
✍️ Suggestions for refining voice, line breaks, and clarity
💡 Encouragement and insight into how your poems land with readers
Feedback will be delivered via email
Note: You’ll choose which 3 poems to submit for feedback, and you’ll send them to us at info@jackwildpublishing.co when requested!
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Guided writing prompts and encouragement
Feedback on 5 poems from Christopher Poindexter
A custom mood board that fits your “author brand”
Private group chat with our team + fellow poets
Interior layout and formatting of your chapbook
Full book cover design (title of your choice)
Publishing your book on Amazon KDP
Featuring 5 of your poems in the Authors in Bloom anthology
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Because Authors in Bloom includes access to digital materials, editorial time, branding support, and limited community spots, all payments are non-refundable once you sign up.
If something urgent comes up, please contact us. While refunds aren’t available, we may be able to:
Move you to a future round of the challenge
Transfer your payment to another service
Extend your submission deadlines if needed
We’ll always do our best to support you.
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Yes! We offer two flexible options:
2 Payments of $200
(First due at sign-up, second one month later)3 Monthly Payments of $120 each month
If you need a custom plan, just email us and we’ll work something out!
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You’ll receive a welcome email with next steps, including:
A link to your author branding quiz
Details on where and how to submit your poems
An invitation to join our private group chat
Timeline and resources to guide you
A 20% coupon code off your next service at Jack Wild Publishing that never expires.
