June at the Academe
A Quick Look at the Academe classes coming up next month.
Whether the year is 2026 or 1826, when it comes to running a household there are a number of considerations to be taken no matter how wealthy or how poor said household. The costs of food, of heating, of lighting, of linens, taxes, rent, and dozens of other seemingly trivial things must be the first priority whether the decisions are made by a Bristol housewife today or the mistress of a gentry household between 1780 and 1840.When that household was comprised of a grand home(or two) in the country and/or a house in Town the task of running said household was similar to that of running a small business.
For those then and now who considered women, especially mistresses of wealthier households, ignorant of financial considerations this class will prove enlightening.
In this class we will cover the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks necessary to the economical running of a variety of Regency era homes. From those responsible for these tasks to the various steps entailed, the budgets required, and the source of household necessities this class will strive to provide attendees with a thorough knowledge of what it took to keep a household functioning and running successfully with an eye to the financial acuity necessary to do so well.
Registration closes May 11, 2026
Even the best books need marketing, as there’s so much competition out there. This course focuses on providing a clear visualisation of all the elements which need to come together if you want to sell your books. A great course for new authors so you can plan ahead and hit the ground running, but also for experienced authors to make sure you’re covering all your bases and getting re-inspired with new ideas for reaching your readers and clinching those sales. We’ll cover all the tried and tested approaches but also mix in some new and exciting ideas to take you out of your marketing comfort (or boredom!) zone.
Course Dates: Saturdays, June 6th, June 13th, June 20th and 27th, 2026
Melissa will share a wealth of resources, contacts and practical personal experience. She will cover DIY options as well as how to commission professionals to work with. We’ll talk about important commercial decisions authors need to take and where to find additional advice for every stage.
You will leave inspired and with a whole raft of ideas to implement, from cheap and simple to more complex or expensive options, broken down for you into manageable steps. Specific contacts will be provided (e.g. where to find book cover designers, useful software or design tools to make your marketing look like a pro).
Following each session, you will be able to download the slides and refer to checklists to make sure you haven’t missed any important tips. You’ll also be encouraged to use our fun ‘wedding cake’ approach to visualize your marketing plan.
Registration closes June 14, 2026
