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Get serious about writing that picture book—and set reachable goals to move you towards publication.
When creative people get too focused on “getting published,” their work can suffer. They become so focused on the destination, on looking for short cuts, on worrying, that they completely miss the joy of the creative process—and they also skip some important steps along the creative journey.
In this workshop, you will learn more about some of these steps toward publication and discover ways to set goals for yourself that will move you forward. Picture book author/illustrator Don Tate and picture book author Carmen Oliver will also give you information and tools encouraging you to savor the process and to enjoy the journey.
This workshop will include:
We promise three days of engagement, collaboration, mentorship, and a rekindling of joy in your path to publication. Join us for this inspiring workshop and let us help you on your journey!
Preliminary schedule:
Day 1
Afternoon
Arrival and check-in.
Evening
Appetizers & dinner.
After dinner: getting acquainted.
Day 2
Morning
Breakfast.
Group introductions.
My Path to Publication, Don Tate.
Writing exercise, Carmen Oliver.
One-on-one critiques.
Afternoon
Lunch.
Turning Real Life into Nonfiction, Don Tate.
One-on-one critiques.
Evening
Appetizers & dinner.
After dinner: s’mores and chat with Carmen & Don about collaboration.
Day 3
Morning
Breakfast.
Creating Picture Books & Dummies for writers and writer/illustrators, Don Tate
Creating and Building Characters Readers Care About, Carmen Oliver
One-on-one critiques.
Afternoon
Lunch.
The Booking Biz, Carmen Oliver
One-on-one critiques.
My Path to Publication, Kelly Starling Lyons
Evening
Appetizers & dinner.
After dinner: Guest speaker and book signing, Floyd Cooper.
Day 4
Morning
Breakfast.
Free writing time
Submission Basics (Queries, synopses, pitches, and research.)
Afternoon
Lunch & farewells.
Faculty blog posts:
Faculty Interview: Don Tate
Faculty Interview: Carmen Oliver
Don Tate: Get It Right With Research
Carmen Oliver: Believing After 10+ Rejections