1 SessionAll LevelsKid LitThe Writer's Center
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Learn how to polish your picture book manuscript before submitting to an agent or editor. You’ve drafted your picture book, what’s the next step? Learn to revise and polish your picture book manuscript before submitting to an agent or publisher.
A widely published author and an acclaimed illustrator will lead discussions in pacing, page turns, storyboarding, and visually dramatic storytelling. During this hands-on workshop, writers will be editing their own manuscripts and enhancing their skills as picture book creators. Bring your questions and two double-spaced copies of a picture-book manuscript that you’ve revised.
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Workshop may most benefit those who have taken Writing Picture Books or another picture book class. In-person class : This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center , 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD. In this workshop you’ll: Learn the Traditional Structure of a Picture Book Explore Self-Editing, Pacing & Page Turns Explore Storyboarding & Visually Dramatic Storytelling Consider Next Steps & Marketing Time Requirements N/A Materials All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop? Designed for those interested in revising and polishing a picture book mss. and learning how to pace a story and consider visual possibilities. If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org.
We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
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