AZSCBWI Webinar Crafting Your Unique Angle For Nonfiction Success
Created April 18, 2025 by Tanja Bauerle
In this dynamic program, you’ll learn how to discover and refine the unique angle that will make your nonfiction KidLit stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're writing a picture book or a young adult narrative nonfiction title, your story deserves a distinct voice and perspective. We'll dive into techniques to help you identify your book's unique hook, ensuring that your message resonates with your target audience. Through interactive exercises and exploring comp titles, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to make their book stand out by finding its unique angle—one that captivates your audience and makes your message unforgettable.
AZSCBWI Webinar Crafting Your Unique Angle For Nonfiction Success
Announcing brand new webinar!
In this dynamic program, you’ll learn how to discover and refine the unique angle that will make your nonfiction KidLit stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're writing a picture book or a young adult narrative nonfiction title, your story deserves a distinct voice and perspective. We'll dive into techniques to help you identify your book's unique hook, ensuring that your message resonates with your target audience. Through interactive exercises and exploring comp titles, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to make their book stand out by finding its unique angle—one that captivates your audience and makes your message unforgettable.
Don't miss out on the limited number of critiques
Nancy Castaldo has agreed to take on 15 critiques from webinar attendees available for purchase at the time of registration. She will accept the following types of critiques:
- A full picture book manuscript critique
- A critique on a MG or YA nonfiction proposal
- A synopsis and first chapter critique of a MG or YA manuscript
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Cost
Member Cost: $25.00
Non-Member Cost: $45.00
Time and Date
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (PDT - Arizona does not change times throughout the year)
Virtual webinar
Online Zoom Platform
If you are unable to attend the program live, a recording will be made available within a week after the event concludes. The recording will be available to registered attendees for 30 days after the recording link has been posted.
Register for the webinar here:
Presenter Information
Nancy Castaldo
Nancy Castaldo, award-winning nonfiction author, has written picture books, chapter books, middle grade and young adult books about our planet for over 20 years. Her books have earned many awards and accolades, including the Green Earth Book Award, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, NSTA Best STEM Book, Eureka Silver Honors, and numerous Junior Library Guild Selections. She is currently the Regional Advisor Emeritus of SCBWI Eastern NY. Nancy has vast experience reviewing manuscripts and books, serving on SCBWI’s Golden Kite Committee, WIP award committee, and Highlight’s faculty. She has also served as a judge for the Rachel Carson Book Award. Nancy believes that we all can make a difference and always instills that theme in her books. Her research has taken her worldwide, from the Galapagos to Russia, and she loves sharing her adventures with her readers. Her notable book, When the World Runs Dry, includes a chapter set in Tucson. Follow her on BlueSky, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.