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Presented by Teresa Ho Robeson. As Lisa Cron claims in one of her bestselling craft books, we humans are wired for story. But there are stories, and then there are stories. How do we tell ones that truly touch others? How can we reach across that vast expanse that appears to divide us? How do we engage those who seem so different from us? By definition, to engage is to attract or involve. But it is also a promise. Let’s discover all the HOWs together this weekend to fully engage readers.

Come to this workshop to better understand how thinking about the craft of bookmaking can serve the business of bookmaking, and how thinking about the business can serve the craft! In the happy overlap between these goals there lies opportunity: for you, and for your manuscripts. Let Melissa Manlove help you make them irresistible to editors and agents by making them irresistible to READERS.

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This session, presented by Deb Buschman, will give you some keys to use in your writing to get laughs and giggles. Humor is tough and subjective but there are some tools you can use to get a laugh from adults and kids.

The duties of a literary agent will be outlined to show how they might be of benefit to you and your work. Liza Pulitzer-Voges shares her 40 years of experience.

Whether you’re starting your novel or are in the editing process, Liza Wiemer will share her best writing tips to create authentic characters and best practices for utilizing multiple points of view in your novels. This interactive workshop will provide guidance that writers will be able to utilize over and over again. Participants will walk away with numerous helpful ideas to put into practice. Handouts and practical exercises will be included.

There are SO MANY ways to structure a picture book. And, choosing the right one is as important to your story’s success as choosing the right design when you’re building a house. Pat Zietlow Miller shares common picture book structures, tons of book recommendations and tips for making your structure sing.

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Wisconsin Regional Co-Advisor Kathy Groth leads a panel of authors and illustrators in a discussion of how to create stories irresistible to the reader.