Welcome to our Nevada Regional Events Page!

Our Nevada monthly in-person meetings are on the first Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 3:30 pm - 4:30pm. In Las Vegas, we meet at the East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room. In Reno, we meet at Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501. Each presentation is followed by an opportunity for questions, networking and socializing. If you are in the area, we invite you to drop in.

What It Takes To Illustrate A Children’s Book. Whether you write or illustrate, this class will help you understand the various roles of narrative art in children’s literature. From start to finish, learn what is expected of illustrators working in the children’s book industry. Writing Exercise: Fairy Tale Down & Dirty Dummy. Guest Presenter: Sarah Elliot.

Here you can find recordings of past in-person meetings, presentation slideshows, and handouts.

The Importance of Word Choice When Writing Children’s Books. When you have fewer words to write, you have to make sure the words you choose are just right! Join us for a fun writing exercise that will help you level up your writing skills through choosing better words for your story. Guest presenter: by Nazanin Ford. Writing Exercise: Small Group Brainstorming & Share

Writing Better Rhyming Children’s Books. Learn the difference between writing poems and writing lyrics. Discover the importance of using meter in your rhyming manuscript. Resources will be provided. Writing Exercise: Two-Syllable Rhymes. Guest presenter: David McMullin.

Character Development When Writing Children’s Books. Learn what it takes to create a character that people will fall in love with. Enjoy a writing exercise to help you define your main character and discover how they differ from your supporting characters. Writing Exercise: What Would (My MC) Do?

Why Agency Is Important When Writing Children’s Books. Publishers love to find characters who are given agency. Learn how to create stories filled with real life choices, failures and ultimate success. Writing Exercise: Agency Pop Quiz

Writing Children’s Books With More Emotional Depth. Discover how tapping into your emotions can help your writing. Enjoy a writing exercise that will help you pin-point specific emotions and incorporate them into your current work in progress. Guest presenter: by Nazanin Ford. Writing Exercise: Personal Memory Stream of Consciousness

How To Raise the Stakes When Writing Children’s Books. Publishers want stories with real stakes. Enjoy a writing exercise that will help you infuse your writing with more conflict and risk. Writing Exercise: Torture Your MC

When and How to Approach Publishers with Your Children’s Book Idea. Most people submit their stories to publishers too soon. Learn what you can do to avoid this pitfall and give your manuscript the best chance possible. Discover next steps to take once you are ready. Writing Exercise: Customize Your Checklist