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Workshops

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June 9 - 13, 2019

Nuts & Bolts of Science Writing 2019

Energize readers through active fiction and nonfiction writing that shines the light on exciting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)…
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Fiction
Nonfiction
June 17 - 20, 2019

Writing First Chapter Books and Early Readers 2019

Gain understanding of the unique needs of books for children transitioning to independent readers.
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Fiction
Nonfiction
June 23 - 27, 2019

Writing for the Educational Market 2019

Would you like to have editors actually contacting you and asking you to write for them? Welcome to the educational…
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Fiction
Nonfiction
July 13 - 17, 2019

Master Class in Writing Nonfiction for Children & Young Adults 2019

Nonfiction matters! Publishers crave it. Teachers and librarians need it. Nonfiction connects our children to the world. Stories about real…
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Nonfiction
July 31 - August 4, 2019

Revision Retreat 2019

All writers need to revise, wherever they are on their journey: this workshop will show you how and give you…
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Nonfiction
Novels
Picture Books
Writing Intensive
October 2 - 5, 2019

Writing Picture Book Biographies 2019

Overview Engage children in the lives of others through captivating events and compelling narrative threads. A good biography fuels a…
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Nonfiction
October 24 - 27, 2019

Unlocking Your Story: Forms and Genres, A Mashup 2019

Is your work-in-progress begging to break free? Find the form that best fits the story you hope to tell. Join…
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Fiction
Nonfiction
Writing Intensive
November 10 - 14, 2019

Intensive Nonfiction Picture Book Retreat 2019

This intensive nonfiction picture book retreat is open only to graduates of Carolyn P. Yoder’s workshops. Join Carolyn Yoder, senior…
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Nonfiction
Picture Books