In April, we will be digging deeper into the educational market to learn about the best strategies for landing work-for-hire contracts.
Event Information
Digging Deeper: Landing Work-for-hire Contracts
Would you like to develop a new stream of income? Would you like to learn about work-for-hire projects and how to secure them? Writing for the educational market can not only increase your revenue but also help develop your writing skills while cultivating relationships in the publishing industry. In this workshop, you’ll be given a realistic overview of the educational market, how to approach these publishers, as well as the best strategies to secure contracts.
About the Presenter
Lydia Lukidis is an award-winning author of 60+ trade and educational books for children. Her titles include UP, UP HIGH: THE SECRET POETRY OF EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE (Capstone, 2025), DANCING THROUGH SPACE: DR. MAE JEMISON SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS (Albert Whitman, 2024) which received a star review from SLJ, and DEEP, DEEP, DOWN: THE SECRET UNDERWATER POETRY OF THE MARIANA TRENCH (Capstone, 2023) which was a Crystal Kite winner for the Canada and North America division, Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honor, a Cybils Award nominee, and winner of the Dogwood Readers Award. A science enthusiast from a young age, She now incorporates her studies in science and her everlasting curiosity into her books. Lydia is well versed in the realm of educational publishing. Her experience spans over a decade, starting with eBooks she wrote for Smart Kidz Club, to over 50 books and graphic novels she has written for various education publishers. She’s represented by literary agent Miranda Paul. For more information, please visit www.lydialukidis.com.
Additional Workshop Details
WHEN
Saturday, April 5, 2025. 1:00-2:00 pm ET
WHERE
Virtual Event. After registering, you will find your registration confirmation under My Events on your Member Home. The Zoom link for the event will be found under the green Meeting Info button.
COST
$10 USD for Premium Members. $25 USD for Preview Members.
** Special Note: SCBWI is a U.S.-based organization, therefore all payments collected for SCBWI events via the website must be in USD.
RECORDING
The workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for one month following the event. Attendees will receive a link and a password by email the week following the event.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS
Upon completion of payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email. You will also find a registration confirmation on the website that will include event-specific details. Go to your Member Home and click on My Events under the black bar at the top of the page. All events you have registered will be displayed on this page. If there are additional meeting details (i.e. Zoom links for virtual events or materials required for the event), this information will be found under the green Meeting Info button.
Questions about this event? Contact Michelle Jodoin, Regional Advisor, SCBWI Canada East