In this one-hour workshop, award-winning author of more than two dozen books, Michael F. Stewart will dig deeper into emotion-driven novels. This workshop is part of the SCBWI Canada East Digging Deeper workshop series. Read below for more details.
The Emotion Driven Novel
In this interactive workshop, Michael identifies various methods of structuring a novel and then introduces a new approach using emotion as a complimentary tool. With children's literature, popular movies, and his own books, Michael shows how powerfully resonant stories are based on therapeutic models that we can leverage to create powerful stories of our own. This workshop is aimed at intermediate to advanced writers.
About the Presenter
Michael F. Stewart is the award-winning author of over two dozen books for young people in various genres, including RAY VS. THE MEANING OF LIFE (Kirkus starred), HEART SISTER (Orca Books), and SEEKING DRAVEN (Red Deer Press). Michael holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young adults.
Workshop Details
WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday, April 12, 2026. 1:00-2:00 pm ET
This is a virtual event. After registering, you will find registration confirmations for all events you are currently registered for on your Member Home under My Events. Locate this event. 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.
** Note: SCBWI is a U.S.-based organization, therefore all payments collected for SCBWI events via the website are 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.
Questions about this event? Contact Michelle Jodoin, Regional Advisor, SCBWI Canada East
