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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
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Writing Craft
June 1, 2021 - July 31, 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
December 1, 2021 - 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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In-Person
January 19 - 20, 2022

From Query to Acquisitions with an Agent & Editor: A Two-Night Mini

Please Note: This course is full. Please click here to be put on our waiting list OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini…
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Donations
Expanding Careers or Genres
Jan-Feb
Just Getting Started
Novels
Online
Picture Books
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Waitlisted
Working on a draft
Writing Craft
February 7 - 8, 2022

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

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Monday, February 7, 2022 (7pm – 8:15pm EST) Tuesday, February 8, 2022 (7pm –…
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Career Building Blocks
Jan-Feb
Novels
Online
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Working on a draft
Writing Craft
February 9 - April 13, 2022

Crash Course in Children’s Publishing: Everything You Need to Know

OVERVIEW: Multi-Week Online Course 10 weeks of programming (mix of live and recorded) Live Lectures Wednesdays, 8pm – 9pm Eastern…
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Career Building Blocks
Chapter Books and Early Readers
Fiction
Jan-Feb
Just Getting Started
Nonfiction
Novels
Online
Picture Books
Poetry
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Specialty or Other
The Business of Publishing
Working on a draft
February 15 - March 31, 2022

Getting To Know Your Novel

OVERVIEW Multi-Week Online Course Live Lectures with closed captioning available Tuesdays at 12-1:30pm EST (February 15, 22, and March 1,…
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Chapter Books and Early Readers
Fiction
Jan-Feb
Novels
Online
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Published
Revising
Writing Craft
February 19 - May 21, 2022

Emotional Impact & Your Picture Book

OVERVIEW: Multi-Month Online Course 4 months of programming Live Lectures the third Saturday of each month (February 19, March 19,…
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Donations
Idea
Jan-Feb
Just Getting Started
Online
Picture Books
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Writing Craft
February 22 - 24, 2022

Rhyming Picture Books: A Two-Night Mini

OVERVIEW: A Two-Night Mini Online Course Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (7pm – 8:15pm EST) Thursday, February 24, 2022 (7pm –…
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Jan-Feb
Online
Picture Books
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Published
Revising
February 28 - November 21, 2022

Craft, Community & Your Career: A Support Group for Experienced Storytellers

OVERVIEW: Multi-Month Online Course 10 months of programming Kick off gathering Monday, February 28, 7pm – 9pm Eastern Live sessions…
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All genres
Career Building Blocks
Jan-Feb
Online
March 22 - April 26, 2022

Line Editing Your MG or YA Novel

OVERVIEW: Multi-Week Online Course Live Lectures (with closed captioning) Tuesdays at 7-8pm EST (March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19,…
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Career Building Blocks
Jan-Feb
Novels
Online
Pre-Published Author or Illustrator
Revising
Working on a draft
Writing Craft
April 6 - May 5, 2022

Plotting & Structuring Your Verse Novel

OVERVIEW: Multi-Week Online Course Plotting a verse novel comes with its own unique needs and opportunities. Join Cordelia Jensen to…
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Mar-May
Novels
Novels in Verse
Online
Poetry
April 7 - 10, 2022

Creating Picture Books with Humor and Heart: A Working Retreat

OVERVIEW: In-person 4-Day/3-Night Workshop and Retreat This is an in-person workshop at our Retreat Center with lectures, writing exercises, faculty consultations, and…
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Donations
Fiction
In-Person
Mar-May
Nonfiction
Picture Books
May 1 - 5, 2022

The Craft and Heart of Writing Poetry for Children

OVERVIEW: In-person 5-Day/4-Night Workshop and Retreat This is an in-person workshop at our Retreat Center with lectures, writing exercises, and…
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In-Person
Mar-May
Poetry
“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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