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Children's Writing Workshop with an Editor

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Master The Art of Picture Book Plotting & Pacing with Holiday House Editor Elizabeth Law (The replay will be available for 30 days if you can't attend the workshop live.)

Learn the secrets behind crafting a well-paced, emotionally engaging story that keeps young readers turning the pages. Join us for this incredible opportunity to improve your craft AND have your picture book considered for Holiday House's list! In this workshop, we’ll delve deep into:

✔ The Core Elements of a Great Picture Book Understand how to create emotional involvement, a compelling narrative, and the all-important "page-turning" quality in just 500 words.

✔ Pacing and Plotting Techniques: Discover how successful picture book writers maintain a taut, engaging pace, and how you can apply these techniques to your own work.

✔ Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn about subtle mistakes that can slow down your story and how to avoid them, ensuring your manuscript shines from start to finish. Plus, an exclusive submission opportunity for all registrants to send a project directly to Elizabeth!

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