An Introduction to
Writing and Publishing for Children

(Offered again by popular demand—with expanded publishing information)!

How long have you harbored a desire to write or even publish a children’s story? In this workshop, you will explore the writing process, from the first creative spark of a story idea to seeing it in print. The emphasis will be on telling a story in a way that will engage a young reader (or listener), and it will also be on telling the kinds of stories that you yourself would enjoy reading. We will consider certain story forms (including picture books and fairy/folk tales) that are well suited to a young audience. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of preparatory research, and we will do some writing. The final segment of the workshop will focus on what to do once you have the completed manuscript: how to find an agent and/or publisher, how to work with an illustrator, and how to have some control over the publishing process. The goal of the workshop is at least two-fold: to take some of the mystery out of writing and publishing for children, and to impress on participants that writing for young readers is both hard work and a great joy.

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Date/Time/Location

Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:00am to 5:00pm

UW-Eau Claire Campus
Human Sciences & Services Building, Room 226
239 Water Street, Eau Claire
Free parking is available

Presenter

Jack Bushnell: Connecting Campus and Community

Dr. Jack Bushnell is an award-winning children’s author and Professor of English at UW-Eau Claire. Circus of the Wolves won awards from the International Reading Association, Friends of American Writers, and the Council for Wisconsin Writers. Sky Dancer was named a Best Book of the Year by the Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College. And Farm Crossing: the Amazing Adventures of Addie and Zachary won the Nonfiction Children’s Book Award runner-up from the Council for Wisconsin Writers. He also teaches the senior-level workshop in Writing for Children at UW-Eau Claire.

Fee

$95 - Coffee/Tea Provided. Lunch is on your own.

Brochure - [PDF] - Will be published soon.

Transfers/Cancellations:
You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before the program and we will refund your payment less a $25 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel less than 5 business days prior to the program no refund will be given. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time. Just call the Continuing Education Office (715-836-3636/toll free 866-893-2423) and we’ll take care of everything.