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Children's Picture Book Writing

Complete a first draft with the help of a published author

Children's Picture Book Writing
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WHEN Wednesdays, June 5 - July 17, 6:45-9:45 pm - Full Schedule

WHERE Mediabistro offices, New York, NY

PRICE
$470 (or $445 for AvantGuild members - details)

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Children's Picture Book Writing  New York - 6/5/2013 (6 sessions)  $470
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Details

This course will take you through the process of outlining, writing, editing, and submitting a children's picture book. Through weekly writing assignments, you'll master essential craft elements including plotting, outlining, and crafting a narrative arc.

In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Write in pictures
  • Use techniques for hooking readers and editors
  • Practice the science of making language sing
  • Understand why editors like to choose their own illustrators
  • Apply the nuts and bolts of marketing a manuscript

By the end of class, you will have:
A completed picture book manuscript, along with a cover letter for sending it out.

Course Syllabus

course materials
View a sample syllabus for the class here.

Instructor

Jacquie Hann
Jacquie Hann is the author and illustrator of children's books including That Man Is Talking To His Toes, Up Day Down Day (a Junior Literary Guild Selection), and Kick Block Punch. Her work has been widely distributed and published with foreign translations and her illustrations have appeared in Good Housekeeping, Humpty Dumpty, Children's Digest, and Scholastic magazines.

Jacquie studied at the School of Visual Arts and Parsons School of Design, where she taught how to write and illustrate children's books for many years.

Jacquie Hann's Courses
Children's Picture Book Writing – New York (Starts June 5)

Testimonials

Jacquie was AWESOME! What a great learning experience! The class was enriching both personally and professionally. Jaquie and my classmates gave me candid advise on how to improve my story. -- Widad Franco

"Jacquie is warm, encouraging, and knowledgeable. She provided a ton of different writing and illustrating assignments and offered many editing suggestions." -- Melita Garza

"Jacquie is a true professional who invests herself in each student. She genuinely wants everybody to succeed and guides them on a path that makes it possible." -- Chad Wallace

"Jacquie gives every student her full attention regardless of their experience. I am fortunate to have had her instruction and guidance." -- Holly Robinson

"Jacquie is an incredible resource. I recommend this course to anyone looking to turn their book idea into a reality. Coming out of her class, I can't help but feel optimistic about my prospects." -- Darragh Worland

"This class was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Jacquie was so down to earth and kind. I've never enjoyed a class this much and I didn't want it to end!" -- Danielle Correa

"Jacquie teaches with passion and recognizes the qualities and levels each student is at. She has a great sense of humor and excellent listening skills. Her background as a college teacher, experienced writer, and illustrator are attributes that work well. I could not recommend her more highly for future courses." -- Dennis Magid
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