11:00 ET
(Welcome and Introduction, housekeeping, faculty bios, etc.)
11:05-12:05 ET
Mary Kole kicks off the course by showing us how to use her book Writing Irresistible Picture Books: Insider Insights Into Crafting Compelling Modern Stories for Young Readers, to create strong openings and satisfying endings
12:15-1;15 ET
Kirsten W. Larson will share the best ways to utilize her book on craft Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book, to craft scenes that build tension in nonfiction
Lunch Break
2:05-3:05 ET
Mary Kole will be back to show us how to dig into her latest book on craft, Writing Interiority: Crafting Irresistible Characters, to help create believable MG and YA characters by showing the readers their motivations, beliefs, fears, and more.
3:15-4:15 ET
Deborah Halverson will show us how to use her book Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies, to craft a strong story concept for MG and YA projects.
4:15-4:30
Wrap-up, door prizes, optional few minutes to share insights gained, etc.
***All Sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants for 30 days.