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Picture Book A to Z: PLOTTING, An On-Demand Online Course

OVERVIEW: Take this deep, deep dive into picture book structure with lessons on each letter of the “Picture Book Alphabet”…
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Online On Demand
Picture Books
Open Dates

Picture Book A to Z: CHARACTER, An On-Demand Online Course

OVERVIEW: Whether your picture book is character-driven or plot-driven, character anchors the story. This on-demand course is designed to give…
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Donations
Idea
Online On Demand
Picture Books
Revising
Working on a draft
Writing Craft
Open Dates

Seize the Reader: Writing for Emotional Impact, An On Demand Online Course

OVERVIEW: Online, On-Demand Self-Paced Course Included are 4 pre-recorded online sessions you can access on-demand for up to 6 months…
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Donations
Novels
Online
Online On Demand
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Writing Craft
Open Dates

Getting Your Middle Grade or Young Adult Novel Unstuck: On-Demand 2022

OVERVIEW: Online, On-Demand Self-Paced Course 7 pre-recorded online sessions you can access on-demand for up to 6 months from the…
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Novels
Online
Online On Demand
Online Plus In-Person
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Writing Craft
June 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

Muslim Storytellers Fellowship

The Highlights Foundation has announced a two-year fellowship in children's literature for Muslim Storytellers. The fellowship is funded by a…
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All genres
Career Building Blocks
Creator Self-Care and Development
Essential Conversations
Expanding Careers or Genres
The Business of Publishing
April 1 - December 31, 2022

Personal Retreats 3+ Nights Inquiry

Imagine your own private retreat in a picturesque setting – currently just $500 for a three night stay with all…
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July 6 - 10, 2022

Summer Camp in Fiction: Explore, Play, and Inspire

OVERVIEW: This Summer Camp is FULL. Click here if you'd like to join the Waitlist. Get away for five days…
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Chapter Books and Early Readers
Donations
Fiction
In-Person
Novels
Picture Books
Summer Camp Comprehensives
Waitlisted
July 11 - 14, 2022

Summer Camp in Illustration: Intensive Artistic Inspiration

This program is fully booked. Please click here to join the waitlist. OVERVIEW: Get away for four days at our…
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Chapter Books and Early Readers
Donations
Fiction
In-Person
Nonfiction
Picture Books
Specialty or Other
Waitlisted
July 12 - 14, 2022

Picture Book Structure, Focus, & Word Choice: A Two-Night Mini

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course. Everyone loves picture books! But writing stories that sell means going beyond a fun…
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Donations
June-Aug
Just Getting Started
Online
Picture Books
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Writing Craft
July 12 - 14, 2022

World Building for Novelists: A Two-Part Mini

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Fantasy authors Intisar Khanani and Alisa Alering are ready to share the inner workings…
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Donations
Fiction
June-Aug
Novels
Novels in Verse
Online
July 15 - 19, 2022

Summer Camp in Nonfiction: Explore, Dig Deep, Inspire

Program is fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist. OVERVIEW: Get away for five days at our Summer Camp…
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Chapter Books and Early Readers
Donations
In-Person
Nonfiction
Picture Books
Waitlisted
July 19 - 20, 2022

Image Systems in Verse Novels: A Two Night Mini

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Join verse novelist Cordelia Jensen to gain an understanding of image systems, and discover ways…
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Donations
June-Aug
Novels
Novels in Verse
Online
Poetry
Writing Craft
July 28, 2022

Reading Like a Writer: A One-Night Mini

OVERVIEW: A One-Night Mini Online Course Writers fill their wells with stories: stories from the everyday happenings around them, and…
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All genres
Chapter Books and Early Readers
Creator Self-Care and Development
Donations
Fiction
June-Aug
Nonfiction
Novels
Novels in Verse
Online
Picture Books
Poetry
Specialty or Other
August 3 - September 16, 2022

Revision Retreat with Eileen Robinson and Harold Underdown

Program is fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist. OVERVIEW: A 3-Part Online Course, with Optional In-Person Retreat Join…
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All genres
Chapter Books and Early Readers
Donations
Fiction
June-Aug
Nonfiction
Novels
Online
Picture Books
Sept-Dec
Specialty or Other
Waitlisted
August 10 - 11, 2022

Create Your Novel’s Style Guide: A Two-Night Mini

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Wednesday, August 10, 2022 (7pm – 8:15pm EST) Thursday, August 11, 2022 (7pm –…
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Career Building Blocks
Donations
Jan-Feb
Novels
Online
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Working on a draft
Writing Craft
August 11 - September 15, 2022

So You Want to be an Author/Illustrator?

Overview: Multi-Week Online Course Explore the possibilities of illustrating AND writing your own book, with a focus on craft and…
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Donations
Expanding Careers or Genres
Idea
Illustration Craft
June-Aug
Just Getting Started
Online
Picture Books
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Writing Craft
August 12 - 16, 2022

Whole Novel Workshop: A Retreat for Novelists (Summer Session One)

OVERVIEW: In-person 5-Day/4-Night Workshop and Retreat This intensive Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire…
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Donations
Fiction
In-Person
Novels
Novels in Verse
Specialty or Other
August 15 - 17, 2022

Co-Authoring a Novel: A Two-Night Mini on Writing Collaboration

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Sharing the publishing journey can also be a gratifying experience, especially if it's with…
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Career Building Blocks
Creator Self-Care and Development
Donations
June-Aug
Novels
Online
The Business of Publishing
Writing Craft
August 19 - 23, 2022

Whole Novel Workshop: A Retreat for Novelists (Summer Session Two)

OVERVIEW: In-person 5-Day/4-Night Workshop and Retreat This intensive Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire…
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Fiction
In-Person
Novels
Novels in Verse
Specialty or Other
August 23 - 25, 2022

Amplify YOUR Voice: A Two-Night Mini for Novelists

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Join author Aminah Mae Safi and editor Kat Brzozowski to explore a Voice that is…
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Donations
Fiction
Novels
Online
August 25 - 28, 2022

Picture Book Writers and Illustrators: A Working Retreat

OVERVIEW: In-person 4-Day/3-Night Working Retreat Picture book writers and illustrators: set aside time to focus on your picture book project!…
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Donations
In-Person
June-Aug
Picture Books
September 14 - October 19, 2022

Line Editing Your YA or MG Novel (Fall 2022)

OVERVIEW: Multi-Week Online Course Live Lectures (with closed captioning) Wednesdays at 7-8pm EST (September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19)…
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Donations
Fiction
Novels
Online
September 16 - 24, 2022

Becoming a Nonfiction Writer: A Two-Part Online Course

OVERVIEW: A 2-Part Online Course This is an online course with two parts: an intensive weekend, followed by one week…
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Nonfiction
Online
Sept-Dec
September 18 - 21, 2022

Begin Your Chapter Book Series: Workshop & Retreat

OVERVIEW: In-person 4-Day/3-Night Workshop and Retreat This workshop takes a deep look at the intersection of craft and commercial viability…
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Chapter Books and Early Readers
Donations
Fiction
In-Person
Nonfiction
Sept-Dec
September 22 - October 13, 2022

Relationships in MG & YA Novels: An Online Course with Editor Kat Brzozowski

OVERVIEW: Multi-Week Online Course The relationships between characters are the backbone of every great contemporary MG and YA novel. Participate…
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Donations
Fiction
Novels
Online
October 5 - November 16, 2022

Revising Your Verse Novel: A Three-Part Online Workshop

OVERVIEW: A 3-Part Online Course The verse novel is an art all its own—sculpted through story and the act of…
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Donations
Novels in Verse
Online
Revising
Sept-Dec
October 8 - 11, 2022

Poetry for Kids: A World of Publishing Possibilities

OVERVIEW: In-person 4-Day/3-Night Workshop and Retreat Poetry anthologies, stand alone poems, lyrical picture books, narrative picture books, and verse novels…
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Donations
In-Person
Picture Books
Poetry
Sept-Dec
Specialty or Other
Writing Craft
Writing Intensive
October 9 - 15, 2022

Novel Writing with Patricia Lee Gauch

Please note that this workshop is waitlisted. Please add your name to the waitlist if you would like to be…
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In-Person
Novels
Sept-Dec
Waitlisted
October 12 - December 14, 2022

A Crash Course in Children’s Book Publishing

OVERVIEW: Multi-Week Online Course 10 weeks of programming (mix of live and recorded) Live Lectures Wednesdays, 8pm – 9pm Eastern…
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All genres
Donations
Just Getting Started
Online
Sept-Dec
The Business of Publishing
October 18 - 19, 2022

From Query to Acquisitions: A Two Night Mini

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Join agent Sera Rivers and editor Jennifer Baker to gain a better understanding of…
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Donations
Online
Sept-Dec
The Business of Publishing
October 27 - 30, 2022

Middle Grade Novels: Ideas! Characters! Point of View! (& Everything In Between)

OVERVIEW: In-person 4-Day/3-Night Workshop and Retreat Middle Grade novels ignite a passion for reading. They are clever and imaginative, yet…
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In-Person
Novels
Sept-Dec
Writing Craft
“Attending the workshop not only gave me deeper insight into writing, but it established new friendships and broadened my feeling of professionalism and capabilities. It was wonderful to get together with other writers who were more than willing to share their expertise and experiences.”
- Lori Mortensen Cameron Park, CA

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