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Everyone has that special picture book that we all remember. The one that instilled in us the love of books and reading. You can write a book that will touch a child's heart! Come along with Irene on a voyage of discovery and learn the secrets of writing every child's favorite book!
In this workshop, Irene will outline the process involved in writing and revising a picture book, from the first draft to the final copy. There are several stages to the writing and revision process of a picture book and each will be discussed in detail.
You will learn
After taking this workshop, writers will be able to submit a picture book manuscript to an Editor. In addition, writers will be able to write their picture book manuscripts part of the time while writing their fictional pieces most of the time and still get both of these kinds of manuscripts sent off to publishers.
In this workshop, Irene will outline the process involved in writing and revising a picture book, from the first draft to the final copy. There are several stages to the writing and revision process of a picture book and each will be discussed in detail.
You will learn
- The process to write and revise a picture book
- Learn the key parts of a picture book and how they differ from adult genres
- How to incorporate writing picture books into your writing plans
After taking this workshop, writers will be able to submit a picture book manuscript to an Editor. In addition, writers will be able to write their picture book manuscripts part of the time while writing their fictional pieces most of the time and still get both of these kinds of manuscripts sent off to publishers.
- Syllabus
- Here is a week-by-week breakdown of the workshop!
Week 1: Brainstorming an idea for your picture book
Assignment 1: Submit an outline for two at least different picture book ideas.
Week 2: How to write a dummy for your picture book
Assignment 2: Write a dummy or mock-up of your picture book and submit it to me for assessment.
An online chat will be held before the second assignment is due.
Week 3: Revise your dummy or mock up.
Assignment 3: Submit the revision to me for correction and assessment.
Week 4: Produce your final redraft of your picture book and write your cover letter
We will have our second online chat before submitting the final version of your picture book.
Assignment 4: Produce the final version of your picture book and your cover letter. Submit to me for assessment.
