In a few days, we'll reveal the full schedule and faculty lineup, but here comes a small preview for each of the three tracks:
Anita Lehmann for the Illustration and PB track
(Workshop) "Non-fiction for kids: a thriving market" - Would you ever consider writing nonfiction for children? By the end of this session, you will! We'll look at the children's non-fiction market in general, examine some recent releases, and then explore our own ideas alone and in small groups. By the end of this session, you'll have explored a list of new ideas and developed a concept / hook for at least one of them.
Melinda Salisbury for the MG and YA track
(2-Part Intensive) "Connections - A 2-part intensive workshop about finding new and fresh associations in an old draft and the benefits of a rewrite" - Have you ever been told that your story would be better if you'd cut some character, setting or plotline, only for it to feel impossible? This workshop will focus on forging and then breaking connections, giving writers the confidence to unpick their own stories and rebuild them, exploring how and why unravelling your work can sometimes make it even stronger.
Kelley Donner and Laurel Decher for the Business Insights track
(Presentation) "Self-Publishing Essentials: Learn the Basics then Level Up Your Marketing with a Dungeons & Dragons Inspired Game" - Learn the basics of children’s book self-publishing and marketing in this engaging and dynamic workshop from experienced Indie authors Kelley Donner (picture books/Storybook Walks), and Laurel Decher (middle grade).