This workshop is full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Meghan at programs@mainewriters.org.
A Children’s Book Workshop
Level: All Levels
In this 3-hour workshop, children’s author Jacqueline Tourville will guide participants through an overview of the children’s picture writing and publication process. Participants will gain an understanding of different types of picture books (from board books to non-fiction picture books); reflect on what makes a classic picture book; voice, character, plot, pacing, emotion, interplay with illustration; assemble a toolbox of hands on writing tips for crafting the perfect picture book; and explore the current market in children’s books, including traditional and new paths to publication and working with an agent. While there are no submission requirements, attendees are urged to bring a work-in-progress to share in small groups if there is time at the end of class.
+ PLEASE NOTE This workshop will occur online via Zoom. Students do not need to create an account to participate, but should test out Zoom before their class if they are first-time users. On Thursday, March 3rd from 5:30pm to 6:00pm, MWPA staff will offer a tech help session on Zoom. Students are encouraged to attend the tech help session, which usually takes only 5-10 minutes, if they have any tech concerns, use Zoom infrequently, or simply would like to test their connection, and those who do not are responsible for ensuring that they are able to use Zoom on their own. The week of the workshop, students will be emailed a link that they may click to enter the test session and the class.
+ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A reliable, fast internet connection (broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE), speakers & a microphone (built-in or USB plug-in), and a webcam (built-in or USB plug-in).
If you would like to quickly and easily test your internet connection and your computer’s compatibility with Zoom, click HERE. Full details on supported Operating Systems, internet browsers, and more can be found HERE. To download and familiarize yourself with Zoom, click HERE.
Jacqueline Tourville is the author of Albie’s First Word: A Tale Inspired by Albert Einstein’s Childhood (Random House) and coauthor of Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire (Simon & Schuster), How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine (Simon & Schuster), and the upcoming LUCY! How Lucille Ball Did It All (Abrams). Jacqueline won the Maine Literary Award for Children’s Books in 2018 for Pocket Full of Colors and was a finalist in 2014 for Albie’s First Word. She lives in Wells with her family.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All MWPA workshops require advanced registration. We accept registration by phone, mail, and online via our website. We cannot guarantee registration in the final 24-hours before a workshop, and can rarely accommodate day-of registration.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Meghan Sterling at programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-228-8263 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one full scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Application Due on February 24 at 9:00 a.m.
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