Chelsea Counsell is a graduate of Viable Paradise (2015), the Chilmark Writing Workshop (2016), and Futurescapes (2018). She is currently attending Simmons University’s MFA program in Writing for Children at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
Since 2021, she has led the online group Magic Writing Academy–a discord server where fantasy authors meet twice monthly to workshop each others’ manuscripts.
Her prior education was a BA in International Relations with a Chinese minor at Mount Holyoke College, where she took three semesters of creative writing classes under the guidance of their English department.
She also worked for two years as a publicist for a small, independent publishing company.
Magic Writing Academy
Magic Writing Academy is a discord server run by Chelsea Counsell, on which the participants meet twice monthly to workshop two works of around 6,000 words each. Founded in 2021, Magic Writing Academy is open to authors of fantasy for children and adults. For interest, please contact @dragonlightdesigns on Instagram.
Magic Writing Academy
A twice-monthly discord meet-up that workshops fantasy submissions.
Dragonlight Designs
Chelsea offers creative services such as illustration, manuscript feedback, and music composition.
Reviews
Dave W.
“I really love the workshopping that is done here [at Magic Writing Academy]. It’s the most consistent and active group I’m involved in.”
Brenna C.
“It’s been two years since I joined this wonderful group of writers Chelsea has brought together, and her organization and encouragement has kept us meeting regularly and supporting each other’s journeys. She manages our critique swaps with gentle guidance that leaves room for everyone to contribute and fosters constructive feedback. It has definitely improved my work and made me excited to continue writing.”
Kara C.
“As a critique partner, Chelsea consistently provides honest feedback in varying stages of a draft, from brainstorming, to structure and plot, to grammar and copy-editing. She leads by example in group critiques, helping others feel safe to provide honest feedback. Her study and knowledge of the craft is extensive, and she helps others grow in their craft as well, encouraging each writer to follow their own path while providing industry-influenced guidance.”
