In-Person Meeting Resources
April 2025: Narrative Arcs - Slide Show
What is a Narrative Arc and Why Is It Important in Children’s Books? Discover what a narrative arc is and common types of arc formats. Learn how to find the arc in published work as well as your own. Writing Exercise: Chart Your Arc
April 2025: Narrative Arcs - Presentation Recording
What is a Narrative Arc and Why Is It Important in Children’s Books? Discover what a narrative arc is and common types of arc formats. Learn how to find the arc in published work as well as your own. Writing Exercise: Chart Your Arc
March 2025: Tips for Writing a Children's Book First Draft - Slide Show
You have an idea for a children’s book, but aren’t sure what to do next. Discover a few writing exercises for helping you better define your concept and finally write your first draft. Writing exercise: Outlining your draft.
March 2025: Tips for Writing a Children's Book First Draft - PDF Handout
These handouts were distributed during the in-person meeting.
March 2025: Tips for Writing a Children's Book First Draft - Presentation Recording
Author, MJ Wilen, presents her "plotter" techniques for starting a first draft whether it is a picture book or a novel.
