Session Date: March 29, 2016
Starting Time: 1pm Eastern
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $89.99 | | | About the critique:
All registrants invited to submit your picture book manuscript of around 500 words. All submitted critiques are guaranteed a written critique by Ann Whitford Paul, the author of Picture Book Wriiting, or Jodell Sadler, Literary Agent and founder of KidLit College (KidLitCollege.com). | About the webinar:
Writing picture books can be less difficult if writers keep in mind these 26 characteristics from A to Z. Author Ann Whitford Paul and literary agent Jodell Sadler start with Audience, follow with Brevity, move on to Conflict and Change and work their way through the entire alphabet.
At the end of this live webinar you'll have a better understanding of what makes picture books unique and also challenging yet fun to create. Ann and Jodell will then talk about the author-agent relationship and what an agent looks for in picture book submissions. | What you'll learn:
| • | How to improve your picture book stories | | • | Learn to write to your audience of three | | • | Understand what makes your work stand out to agentse | | • | How to add conflict and tension to your project | | • | About the Author-Agent relationship | | • | Know what agents look for in a picture book submission |
| | | | Please Note: Even if you can't attend the live webinar, registering for this live version will enable you to receive the On Demand webinar and a personal critique of your material. Purchasing the On Demand version after the live event will not include a critique. |
| Who should attend:
| • | Writers who are just shifting to picture books | | • | Anyone who wants to learn from the gal who wrote the book on Writing Picture Book | | • | Writers who need tips on how to improve a picture book project | | • | Writers looking for information on preparing a picture book manuscript for editors |
| Instructors:
Ann Whitford Paul has written books that have won numerous awards including NY Times Notable books, Carl Sandburg Award for Children's Literature, Bank Street College Best Books list, Notable Science and Social Studies Books, and more.
Jodell Sadler hosts workshops and presents on pacing with Writer's Digest. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) since 2002, she teaches Pacing Picture Books To WOW and Action Pacing Your MG/YA online with KidLit College. | | Upcoming Webinars | Structuring Your Novel: Discover the Proven Blueprint for Creating Stories That Sell
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Register Now! | | Missed a Webinar? | | Archived downloads of our previous Webinars are available for purchase at the WritersDigestShop.com. |
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