This writing course, Writing for Children: Finding the Fun with Mick Elliott, will take place at Writing NSW in Sydney.
You’ve got an idea for a children’s book; maybe you’ve already started working on a manuscript – but how do you make the journey to publication? How do you identify who your story is for and help it connect with readers and publishers?
Join award-winning author-illustrator Mick Elliott as he shares the practical steps that will help you develop, write, pitch, promote, and publish your children’s book.
Drawing from his extensive experiences in the world of children’s publishing, this session will inform and inspire anyone who wants to write stories that kids love to read – and publishers love to publish!
Expected learning outcomes
In this workshop, participants will gain:
- Gain an increased understanding of the Australian children’s book publishing market and the process of writing and preparing a manuscript for submission to trade publishers.
- Develop and refine the ‘pitch-ability’ of your manuscript to increase the appeal to publishers.
- Better understand the importance of ‘author branding’ and publisher expectations around self-promotion.
Participant requirements
A specific interest in writing books for children and a desire to be published by a trade publisher.
The course content is suitable to aspiring and emerging writers who are either just commencing their writing journey or who have a manuscript in progress.
There will be some short activities with the opportunity to share work in a safe, nurturing environment.
Pen and paper, and/or a fully charged device.
Note that the course does not encompass a manuscript assessment.
Please read our FAQ> before enrolling. If you have questions about this course, please contact us.
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