A private 12-week bootcamp for writers who want real skill, consistency, and a finished book. If you’re tired of creating alone or never completing projects, this program is the bridge. Follow the weekly steps and you WILL finish your novel draft. No more stopping or wondering. In 12 weeks you’ll produce professional-grade work and a book you can proudly publish and share worldwide. This bootcamp includes multiple 1-on-1 assignment review and live lesson sessions every week.

START HERE! - Unlock your creative potential! Join our community for writers, artists, and creators to learn proven strategies, grow skills, share experiences, and connect with peers. Interactive courses, tutorials, mentorship, and collaboration await. Create, connect, and succeed!

Unearth the Secrets of the Undead Storyteller Zombies are more than monsters—they’re mirrors of humanity. In this course, uncover the cultural roots and storytelling power behind the undead. Learn to craft gripping tales that use fear as social commentary, build tension that lingers, and create stories that rise above tired tropes. Don’t just raise the dead—raise the standard. Weekly one-on-one live assignment reviews and guidance included.

Learn the best practices of how to collect comics for enjoyment or investment and how to identify valuable comics, as well as grade conditions accurately. Includes weekly live 1-on-1 review sessions.

A place where we collect the bite-sized lessons from the community, plus extra downloads related to them.

Master comic book scriptwriting from concept to publication! Learn how to craft compelling stories, develop memorable characters, structure issues, write professional scripts, collaborate with artists, and pitch your work. Perfect for aspiring comic writers, storytellers, and creators ready to bring their ideas to life visually. Weekly one-on-one live assignment reviews and guidance included.

Learn how to protect your creative work with confidence. This course demystifies copyright, trademarks, licensing, contracts, and ownership. Discover how to legally safeguard your ideas, register your IP, negotiate usage rights, and avoid infringement. Perfect for creators, entrepreneurs, writers, artists, and digital content makers who want to protect, profit from, and control their intellectual property. Weekly one-on-one live assignment reviews and guidance included.

In-depth lessons that reveal practical, ethical strategies to reach your audience and grow your creative career—without sacrificing your rights, ownership, or integrity to corporate gatekeepers. Weekly one-on-one live assignment reviews and guidance included.

Break through the barriers holding your creativity hostage. In this course, discover proven techniques professional writers use to conquer writer’s block, stay inspired, and keep words flowing effortlessly. Build confidence, master motivation, and unleash your full creative potential. Stop staring at the blank page—start writing with purpose today. Weekly one-on-one live assignment reviews and guidance included.

Learn the key differences between Public Domain, Open Source, and Creative Commons. This course teaches you what content is truly free to use, how to legally remix and share creative works, and how to protect your own creations while allowing others to collaborate. Perfect for creators, educators, developers, and entrepreneurs. Weekly one-on-one live assignment reviews and guidance included.

A mysterious stranger happens upon the town of Burlton, Arkansas and is greeted with hostility by local law enforcement, because the community has shut its borders to outsiders, for public safety.

Look around at the world we live in. Isn't there something wrong? Don't you feel powerless to make a positive change? Don't the problems of the world feel so big, so overwhelming, that you feel defeated? Like you can't possibly make a difference? So you don't even start? What if I told you, you could change that?

In this fiery comic essay, Mike Gagnon uses a satirical news broadcast to dismantle anti-immigration rhetoric. He argues that migration is a fundamental part of human history, tracing it back to our origins in Africa.

Enjoy the gruesome social commentary of the 2017 Amazon Bestselling post-post-apocalypse zombie novel by Mike Gagnon, available in multiple languages. Simply pick the language you already know (or the one you want to learn), then download the book in .mobi, epub or PDF and read away! New languages added regularly!

A collection of fun, funny and eclectic one-page comic strips by Mike Gagnon.

Set against the backdrop of a futuristic society shaped by the discovery of time travel, "Project Magenta" follows the journey of Alecia, a skilled mechanic for the Time Force, as she embarks on a daring quest to rewrite history and reclaim her lost love. Fueled by themes of action, love, and dedication, the story unfolds with a dark yet compelling allure that captivates readers of all ages.

Uninvited is Mike Gagnon’s chilling vampire anti-romance featured in the Creative Illuminati. A dark, emotionally twisted tale that shatters traditional love stories, blending horror, suspense, betrayal, and the seductive danger of the undead. Perfect for fans of gothic fiction, psychological thrillers, and vampire lore with a raw, unsettling edge.

Dive into the morgue of the undead with Writing Zombies! Explore their mythic origins, cultural impact, and evolution in horror. Learn to craft chilling stories, compelling characters, and immersive undead worlds while uncovering society's fears reflected in the undead. Based on the Writing Zombies podcast hosted by Mike Gagnon, this book is perfect for writers, horror fans, and curious minds.

Learn the most common IP mistakes creators make that cost them money. Discover what counts as intellectual property, how theft happens, and why contractors or collaborators may legally own your work. Get a simple 10-minute protection checklist and see why most creators are only 10% protected. A fast wake-up call that leads into the full “Protecting Your Intellectual Property” course. An easy DIY starter.

Jumpstart your writing in 30 minutes. In this free microcourse, you’ll generate an idea, write your first 300 words, and get a fast win that builds confidence and momentum. Perfect for new or returning writers who want to beat perfectionism and finally start writing again. An easy DIY starter.

The podcast that gives you tips and advice on how to beat writer's block and make it a thing of the past.

Dive into the morgue of the undead with Writing Zombies! Explore their mythic origins, cultural impact, and evolution in horror. Learn to craft chilling stories, compelling characters, and immersive undead worlds while uncovering society’s fears reflected in the undead. A podcast perfect for writers, horror fans, and curious minds.

Unlock exclusive one-on-one guidance with Amazon Bestselling Author Mike Gagnon! As a Creators Union member, you get a personal 15-minute mentoring session to get expert advice or feedback on your writing, art, game, podcast, or creative business idea. Gain clarity, improve your work, and accelerate your creative journey—directly from a seasoned professional.

Mike's personal blog, featuring whatever the hell he wants. Sometimes disjointed, or non-sequitor, it's the meeting place of thought and anxiety with a dash of entertainment.

A collection of links to help content creators in all areas of production, legal protection, development and more.

An archive of classic cartoons shared in the community every Saturday