- Level
- Beginning
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- Category
- Mentoring
- Structure
- Genre
- Plotting
- $5 off Early Registration Coupon-expires 1 week before class starts
- PICTUREBOOKROTH2021
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
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
- 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.
