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Writing Children’s Picture Books

    Home Courses Writing Children’s Picture Books

    Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions.

    • Sun 02 Apr
      1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Melinda Szymanik
      • $120.00 incl. GST
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    • Sat 26 Aug
      1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Melinda Szymanik
      • $120.00 incl. GST
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    Description

    Discover what makes a great picture book and learn techniques and tips to help you develop and write your own.

    The course begins with a brief introduction to the picture book genre and then using a mixture of discussion, teaching, Q & A, exercises and feedback, we will cover the main aspects of the writing craft required to write your own, including:

    • story development
    • the dos and don'ts of writing for the very young
    • developing your own style and voice
    • what to do when you don't draw

    We will also cover techniques and advice for editing and rewriting your own work, information on submitting your work, getting published, competitions and writer resources.

    Who should attend?

    Anyone keen to write a picture book, anyone who has an unfinished or rejected manuscript sitting in a bottom drawer, those who may be looking to use their own illustrations. Please note this course is designed for adult learners writing for children. 

    Opening Address 26 August 2023

    You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 26 August 2023. Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others. Please register here so we know how many to expect.

    Three children reading from a picture book

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    Testimonials

    From 2018 course:

    • 'Well planned information professionally delivered'
    • 'Enjoyed sharing the key points of picture book writing, the insights of a published book writer'
    • 'Enjoyed learning the process of writing and submitting books'
    • 'A really helpful entry point for budding picture book authors'
    • 'Excellent for beginners - very thorough'

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