Upcoming Writing Workshop & Whirlikids Book Festival

McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village, NC is one of my favorite local bookstores. It’s charming, in a beautiful setting, and Sarah Carr—the Children’s Book Buyer—is exuberant, warm and welcoming. So when Sarah asked if I’d be interested in teaching a writing workshop, I didn’t hesitate to say yes.

And it’s coming up! The Nuts & Bolts of Writing Picture Books—and Getting Them Published  is happening Friday, March 6th, from 9:30 to 12 noon. Registration info is here.

If you’ve wanted to write a picture book—or have a few in the works—come join us. We’ll focus on craft—things like structure, voice, point of view, language and character—as well as the business side of publishing. You’ll leave feeling informed and inspired, with plenty of ideas, tools and resources to continue on your way. And we’ll have prizes: In addition to giving away some of my books, I’ll be offering manuscript critiques to two randomly-selected attendees (to be done at a later date).

The workshop is happening in conjunction with the Whirlikids Book Festival on Saturday, March 7th. This lively annual event features readings, book signings, panel discussions, crafts and more for young readers. I’ll be reading in the Garden Terrace from 10:15am to 11am with other picture book authors. Here’s the full schedule. Hope to see you there!