Join children’s book author, Ann Marie Stephens, for a one-day boot camp to boost your picture book writing! Whether you’re beginning a new story, finishing a current work-in-progress, or looking ahead to future stories, Ann Marie is ready to support and inspire!
From the first line to the last word, explore techniques for out-of-the-box plotting and for creating unique characters. Learn how to leave room for an illustrator and find ways to choose the most irresistible words to bring your manuscript to the next level. You’ll discover quick and painless methods to edit without ruining your masterpiece. You’ll combat mundane middles and everyday endings to equip you with what you need to polish off your picture book.
During this exciting bootcamp, Ann Marie will share mentor texts, brainstorming tips, and other valuable advice. Participants will have opportunities to interact and give input on the struggles and successes of everyday literary life, while also gaining golden nuggets of wisdom and new connections.