Crafting & Selling Your Picture Book: Writer's Digest Live Webinar

I will be attending the Writer's Digest University "Crafting & Selling Your Picture Book" Live Webinar, and I hope to see you there!

Info: June 10th at 1pm Eastern, 90 minutes, $49
Hint: Although supposedly expired, I received a 10% discount by applying the coupon code: Writers10

Details from WritersDigest.com:

Each registration comes with access to the archived version of the program and the materials for 1 year.

Description

As simple as it is to read and enjoy a good picture book, it is deceptively difficult to write one. In this session, you'll learn the basics of picture book structure, how to match image with story, and how the pacing of a picture book can drive the story and create a satisfying reading experience—and create a picture book that might catch the eye of a publisher!

What you'll learn:

• Misconceptions about picture books


• Beginner's mistakes and how to avoid them


• The structure of a picture book—including the importance of page count, page turns, and dummies


• How to craft a story that has the visual appeal a picture book needs


• How publishers evaluate picture books


• How publishers match picture books with illustrators


• Resources for picture book authors, including insider's tips on how to find out which topics are in particular demand

How does the critique work?
All writers are invited to submit a rough draft of one picture book manuscript. Instructions on how to submit your work are sent after you officially register. All registrants are guaranteed a critique during the live event or afterward via e-mail.

Speakers
Award-winning author, Tracey Dils, author of You Can Write Children's Books, is the author of more than 25 picture and novelty books. Tracey has also held a publisher/editorial positions at several major children's publishing houses.
Who should attend?

• Beginning writers


• Anyone aspiring to write for children


• Writers who have experience in other genres who want to enter the picture book market


• Writers who want an insider's view of how publishers make decisions

How does the webinar work?
The live audio is delivered over your telephone or computer speakers. The Power Point presentations and desktop or document sharing are presented over the Internet. This is like a talk-radio program with visuals on the Web. You'll be able to have a live Q&A chat with the speakers.

What equipment do I need?
All you need is a computer. You will be able to view the slides and listen to the audio over the computer speakers. However, if you are on wireless we recommend you listen to the audio over a phone line as VOIP technology is not as stable on a wireless connection.

When you log into the webinar, your computer will be taken through a brief configuration check and will let you know if you're missing any software. So be sure to login to the event at least 5 minutes before it starts.