Writing Children’s Picture Books

• Sat 27 Mar
  1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Melinda Szymanik
  

  • $120.00 incl. GST
  Register2 places remaining
• Sat 28 Aug
  1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Melinda Szymanik
  

  • $120.00 incl. GST
  Register

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 28 August for Writer's Weekend

You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 28 August 2021. 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.

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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'