Keys to Writing and Selling Your Children's Book
Colorado Free University, East Denver (near 1st & Quebec)

This 3-hour workshop is divided into two parts. In the first part, we'll talk about writing and revising-- the two most important steps to publication. The second half is an overview of the children's book publishing industry, including the types and levels of children's books, terms you need to know, what to expect financially, and more! For a complete description or to register, visit Colorado Free University or call 303-399-0477.
Click here for Denise's instructor article on the CFU blog with tips on writing for young people.

Find a Publisher for Your Children's Book: A Hands-on Workshop
Colorado Free University, East Denver (near 1st & Quebec)

In this in-depth, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to target publishers for your work using a variety of resources, how to write an effective query and cover letter, format your manuscript for submission, the role of an agent and more. You will leave this workshop with a solid list of publishers to which you can send your work. For a complete description or to register, visit Colorado Free University or call 303-399-0477.
Click here for Denise's instructor article on the CFU blog with tips on writing for young people.

How To Write For Children & Young Adults
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Are you working on a picture book or novel for children or young adults or do you have an idea for one? In this workshop, you will evaluate what is currently published, understand picture book and novel structure, analyze existing works, and explore various writing techniques such as “show don’t tell.” If you have something you’re working on, bring it! The majority of this workshop focuses on good writing techniques for both picture books and novels, with some time at the end to discuss how to submit a manuscript for possible publication and other “getting published” topics. Note that this course does not cover self-publishing. For more information, visit Arapahoe Community College Community Education.

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Where I’ve been this year...

MAY

• Author Visit & Book Fair, Henry WorldMiddle School,Denver, CO
• "Trends in Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction," Heart of Denver Romance Writers, Southglenn Branch Library, Centennial, CO

APRIL

• Find a Publisher for Your Children's Book: A Hands-on Workshop, CFU Lowry , Campus, Denver, CO

MARCH

• Skype Virtual Author Visit, Browns River Middle School, Jericho, Vermont
• How To Write For Children & Young Adults, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

FEBRUARY

• CCIRA Conference, "Bringing Literature to Life Through Reader's Theater" & "I Wrote a Book for Kids/Teens, Now What?" Marriott Denver, Denver, CO
• Keys to Writing and Selling Your, Children's Book, CFU Lowry Campus, Denver, CO

JANUARY

• Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, “From A(ngst) to Z(eal): The Rich and Varied World of Young Adult Lit,” Lakewood Library, Lakewood, CO

PAST YEARS

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