Bootcamp for Picture Book Writers: A Writers’ Lab Symposium
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Join children’s book author, Ann Marie Stephens, for a one-day boot camp to boost your picture book writing! Whether you’re beginning a new story, finishing a current work-in-progress, or looking ahead to future stories, Ann Marie is ready to support and inspire! From the first line to the last word, explore techniques for out-of-the-box plotting and for creating unique characters. Learn how to leave room for an
illustrator and find ways to choose the most irresistible words to bring your manuscript to the next level. You’ll discover quick and painless methods to edit without ruining your masterpiece. You’ll combat mundane middles and everyday endings to equip you with what you need to polish off your picture book. During this exciting bootcamp, Ann Marie will share mentor texts, brainstorming tips, and other
valuable advice. Participants will have opportunities to interact and give input on the struggles and successes of everyday literary life, while also gaining golden nuggets of wisdom and new connections. | Flexible.
Who should register:
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Who should register:
- Writers seeking community, support, and inspiration.
- Writers looking for pointers and fresh ideas from a published author.
- Writers who are published, not-yet-published, or agented looking to reinvigorate their writing or revise their current path.
- Writers with an existing base knowledge or foundation of picture book structure.
Materials:
- Writing utensils
- Paper or journal
- Current work in progress
Ann Marie Stephens (with special guest, Kwame Alexander)
Ann Marie Stephens is the author of numerous picture books including the Arithmechicks series, the CATastrophe! series, and more. Her books have been translated into several languages and have been featured on lists such as Fuse #8, Children’s Book Council, and Hot Off the Press. She is a retired, award-winning elementary teacher with over 30 years in the classroom. Ann Marie’s poetry and literacy work has been featured in Bon Appetit Magazine and on NPR. She is represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick & Pratt Agency. Ann Marie lives in Virginia and can be found at https://www.annmariestephensbooks.com/
Ann Marie Stephens is the author of numerous picture books including the Arithmechicks series, the CATastrophe! series, and more. Her books have been translated into several languages and have been featured on lists such as Fuse #8, Children’s Book Council, and Hot Off the Press. She is a retired, award-winning elementary teacher with over 30 years in the classroom. Ann Marie’s poetry and literacy work has been featured in Bon Appetit Magazine and on NPR. She is represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick & Pratt Agency. Ann Marie lives in Virginia and can be found at https://www.annmariestephensbooks.com/
Materials:
- Writing utensils
- Paper or journal
- Current work in progress