Intimate and inspiring workshops for children's authors and illustrators.
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Intimate and inspiring workshops for children's authors and illustrators.
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...We saw the sky turn green. We heard the choo-choo wind blow over. We saw a fellow workshop attendee literally blown sideways, feet off the ground and everything, while trying...…
...Engine (Clarion), and the forthcoming Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn (Roaring Brook). In addition, he is the coauthor of Santa Knows (Dutton). His children’s writing als…
...Bag and Water Is Water, both named Junior Library Guild selections. Her titles have received starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly, and awards include a 2016 ...“sky-blue” or “forest-green”? Maybe you would sketch in reaction to a feeling? Don’t worry if your first attempt is cliché. Write that first id… ...pink for characters, tan for plot points, and representative quotes in green. It wasn’t until I mapped the outline this way that I really saw the shape of the overall...… ...humorous way. Example: Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton. Bedtime books. Lulling text and soothing storylines encourage snuggling up and preparing for sleep. Example: Hoot &… ...first Austin SCBWI Conference in 2005. A newbie, scared and completely green, I’d come on my own. I knew no one. I felt like a fish out of water. Should...… ...book. Grow: A Novel in Verse earned her the Carol D. Reiser Children’s Book Award and the Santa Monica Green Prize for youth fiction. Juanita’s recent work includes Cal… ...the National Book Award and the Walden Award and winner of the 2012 Green Earth Book Award. His other young adult novels include The School for Dangerous Girls, The Deadly...… ...to visit this indie bookstore located just south of Cincinnati, it is like stepping inside your favorite children’s books. You’ll visit the Great Green Room modeled aft… ...for the entire 2019 workshop season. In this episode, hear Angela and Alison talk about: How Angela’s grandfather and his presence in her life became the basis for the book..… ...Alison Weiss, senior editor at Sky Pony Press and on-site faculty, just signed on a STEM-based chapter book series called Lucy’s Lab by author Michelle Houts. She will share … ...consider before they arrive are: WHAT I LEAVE BEHIND, by Alison McGhee. LONG WAY DOWN, by Jason Reynolds BROWN GIRL DREAMING, by Jacquelyn Woodson COUNTDOWN and REVOLUTION, by Debo…
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Guest Post: Believing After 10+ Rejections–Carmen Oliver
Juanita Havill
Eliot Schrefer
Behind the Scenes with a Bookseller: Dave Richardson
Podcast #1 Angela Dominguez: Finding Inspiration in Family Stories
Jennifer Swanson: Science Writing… It’s Not Just for Nonfiction
The Form of a Story: A Kind of “Cup” That Holds the Content
Join Us To: Work with two agents in hands-on sessions that will help you prepare your pitch, synopsis, and bio for the submission process. Through one-to-one manuscript critiques of ten page samples and synopses, identify weaknesses in your manuscript that must be addressed before you submit. Ensure that the premise of your story will make […]
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: 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: Brainstorm how you can cultivate creativity when you've been working in the industry for a long time. Talk about your careers, challenges, deadlines, and upcoming projects with your peers. Share the ways you wish to push the boundaries of your work. Please note that this workshop is for a limited number of published […]
Join Us To: Build on your understanding of youth literature as you pursue equity in your communities, classrooms, and on the bookshelf. This workshop will inform attendees’ ability to engage with children’s literature in ways that disrupt the status quo. What You'll Learn: You will: Foster competency-building with activities and discussions around key readings, including […]
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 […]
The Whole Novel Workshop is going online! We'll be posting more details soon--but you can expect lots of one-to-one connections, informal and formal sessions, and, of course, YOUR WHOLE NOVEL CRITIQUED! Join Us To: Have the entire draft of your novel read and critiqued prior to the workshop. Have one-to-one meetings with your mentor to […]
Join Us To: Prepare your manuscript for submission under the guidance of renowned editor Emma Dryden. Learn proven techniques for editing and revising your manuscript, and have time to put the techniques into practice. Deepen your understanding of the fundamentals of writing for children. What You'll Learn: At this workshop, you will: Learn and practice […]
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: 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 […]
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