This just in...The 2009-10 University of Washington Writing for Children certificate program is now enrolling.Investigate the world of children's fiction and nonfiction, including picture books, chapter books, and novels. Learn to bring your own tales to life and captivate children's imaginations. Discover how to transform the idea of a story into an enthralling narrative, page... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Class: Writing Children’s Literature
Upcoming Class (attention Bellingham people, this one's for you!) Writing Children's Literature: Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WATaught by: Nina Laden, Paul Owen Lewis and Laurel LeighTurn passion into product! Three professionals conduct a series of classes offering their insight, skill and unique perspective in writing children’s literature to help you fire up your own... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Class: Write Your Novel in a Month
Write Your Novel in a MonthSaturdays at the Bellevue College North CampusOctober 3rd – December 12th10:00 a.m. – 12 noonNo class 11/28Is writing a novel one of your life-long dreams? Join Lois Brandt and her students as they hook up with 100,000 writers worldwide for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The first classes prepare you... Continue Reading →
Orcas Island Writers Festival
The Orcas Island Writers Festival will be held this year from September 17-20.Deb Lund will be teaching a picture book writing workshop on September 17th.Ellen Lesser, a MFA instructor from Vermont College, will be teaching a fictionworkshop (suitable for YA) on Sept 18-20th.There will be other workshops, events, and performances as well.Information can be found... Continue Reading →
Class: Introduction to children’s book illustration
Rollin Thomas and Doug Keith are at it again!Do you have a children’s book you want to create? This course will guide you through visual storytelling, creating characters, drawing storyboards and dummies. Then create one finished illustration, while learning how to find your place in the children’s illustration market. The pieces you make will help... Continue Reading →