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Intimate and inspiring workshops for children's authors and illustrators.
Alison Green Myers wanted to join the circus. She wanted to train tigers. She wanted to jump through fire. She wanted to stand on a wire, suspended high above a...…
...from it again. Thank you for bringing me to your blog. I’ve enjoyed our visit. Alison: David, it’s our pleasure! See you next month at the Barn. –Alison G…
...critique groups, workshops, even on social media sites. Alison: It has been a pleasure, Pat. Thank you for joining us today! Pat: Certainly! See you soon! —Alison Gre…
in the Barn throughout the year for visiting writers, illustrators, and guests to enjoy. While introducing Ms. Strickland, Highlights Foundation Program Director Alison Green Myers to…
...see. Alison: Thank you for your time today, Eric. We are all looking forward to solving the great pumpkin mystery this fall. Eric: See you in October! -Alison Green Myers
...at the Foundation and at The Writing Barn in Austin). Alison Green Myers: Hello, Cori! Welcome to the blog! We are eager to hear about new projects that you have...… At dinner in the Barn this March, I mentioned to Alison Green Myers that this was my second visit to Highlights, having attended the Writing for the Educational Market workshop...… ...the scholarships, Alison Green Myers and Jan Cheripko toasted the artists. Mrs. Myers read from several of Eileen’s classic tales during the reception. She b… ...will be announced each year. At the final artist-in-residency of 2016, a reception was held to celebrate author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom. Of Ms. Bloom, Alison Green Myers said, &l… ...An Na discuss some of their favorite methods for uncovering character. Alison: Hello, Padma! Welcome back to the blog. Can you tell our readers a bit about your techniques for...… “Science is the search for understanding of our world. All the fun and excitement is in the search. That’s where the action is.”—Jack Myers Jack Myers<… ...for First Lines, Voice, Character, World Building, and Revision May 19-24, 2019 Faculty: Emma D. Dryden Special Guests: agent Kevin Lewis, Pam Cummings, Alison Green Myers, Ysenia … A note from Alison Green Myers: Friends of the Foundation, I need your help. I’m working on a presentation for our upcoming Picture Book Academy. We’ll be dissecting hundr…
Faculty Interview: Cori McCarthy
Jame Richards: Connecting the Dots: How One Visit Leads to the Next
2017 Jerry and Eileen Spinelli scholarships
Announcing the 2017 Suzanne Bloom Scholarship for Artists
Faculty Interview: Capturing Character with Kristy Dempsey, Padma Venkatraman, and An Na
Jack Myers Scholarship for Science Writers
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Join Us To: Discover what makes a novel in verse successful. Generate pieces to add to or begin your novel. Finish or revise your novel in verse with mentor help. Have a one-to-one critique of 25 pages of your work-in-progress. What You'll Learn: A verse novel must play at the intersection of blank space and language. At […]
Join Us To: Get daily feedback from your faculty mentor on manuscripts, ideas, and revisions. Hear daily faculty keynotes for learning and encouragement. Receive guidance on the submission process, including query-writing basics and overviews of the current children’s book market. Attend hands-on breakout sessions on topics of your choosing. Devote time to working on your […]
Join Us To: Explore, revise, and polish your work-in-progress. Learn tools to strengthen your novel, with a focus on character development, plotting and outlining, revision, journaling, and improvisation/play. Receive a one-to-one critique with faculty for feedback and an individual "ask the editor" meeting with our guest editor. What You'll Learn: Two seasoned authors of middle […]
Join Us To: Study the craft of writing powerful books and articles about science and nature for young readers. Learn how to submit both fiction and nonfiction science and nature work to editors and agents. Have one-to-one critiques from faculty mentors, and have a chance to submit work to all editors participating in this workshop. […]
Join Us To: Have the entire draft of your fantasy or speculative fiction novel read and critiqued prior to the workshop. Have a one-to-one meeting with your mentor to further discuss your manuscript and map out a revision plan. Hear lectures on craft and the marketplace. Make connections with fellow writers. Have free time to […]
Join Us To: Get feedback on up to 50 pages of your novel draft (line comments and an editorial letter.) Have a one-to-one faculty critique session. Hear from a guest editor about what they're looking for. Hear presentations on craft and the market. What You'll Learn: Lead faculty for this course are two experienced authors […]
Join Us To: Explore, revise and polish your middle grade sci-fi work-in-progress. Learn how to approach the genre for the middle grade audience and how to navigate the intricacies of introducing young readers to science fiction. Receive one-on-one synopsis consultation with a faculty mentor. Hear lectures from faculty that help you get past plot, theme, […]
Join Us To: Acquire the confidence and craft knowledge to take your novel from brilliant idea to completed draft, whether it's a novel in verse, genre hybrid, or story that starts at the end. Pop open the hoods of acclaimed experimental YA and middle grade novels to see what makes them run. Through lectures, group […]
Join Us To: Explore using memorable characters, loads of heart, and a healthy dollop of humor to create contemporary novels. Discover the plot points needed to lead your readers to the heart of your sweet & sophisticated story. Learn how to create a compelling first chapter. Craft a realistic voice for your protagonist. Hone in […]
Join Us To: Discover how you can strengthen your plot by using the techniques perfected by screenwriters. Build a high-concept story. Use new techniques to access your plot. Get one-to-one feedback on your work-in-progress. Work in peer groups to strengthen beats and storylines. What You'll Learn: Tips and tools used by screenwriters to uncover your plot. How to examine your […]
Alison Morris is a nationally recognized children's book buyer with an infectious enthusiasm for reading and 20 years' experience matching books to readers. As the Senior Director of Title Selection for nonprofit First Book, she oversees the curation of children’s and young adult books on the First Book Marketplace, hand-selecting a diverse range of titles that speak to and address the needs of kids in underserved communities, with a keen eye to inclusion, authenticity, and kid-appeal. She previously served as Senior Editor at Scholastic Book Clubs, Children's Book Buyer for Wellesley Booksmith and The Dartmouth Bookstore, and was the founding blogger of the ShelfTalker children’s book blog for Publishers Weekly. A passionate advocate for book access and affordability, Alison contributes book recommendations to Book Friends Forever, the podcast of author/illustrator Grace Lin and editor Alvina Ling, and she shares a book-filled home with her husband, illustrator and graphic novelist Gareth Hinds.Alison Weiss: 8 Ways to Become an Even Better Writer
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