Hybrid Workshop hosted by Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, In-Person at Mechanics Hall, Portland, ME and Online via Zoom
For authors and author/illustrators with a picture book idea, welcome to your January Jumpstart! This dynamic, high-energy session will send you back to the writing desk or studio brimming with creative tools and momentum for the picture book project you've been sitting on, dreaming on, or actively drafting. Come with an idea in your head, a working draft, or anything in between. You'll explore your story's authentic core and reasons for being through a series of visual and writing exercises, plus identify the next steps for your project. I will share 'elements and principles' of picture book making, resources for accessing the big beautiful picture book creators' community, and advice on publishing traditionally vs self vs hybrid options. Participants will have the option of sharing their work for feedback during the session, and will have the option of emailing a manuscript, thumbnails, or dummy book to me for individual feedback via Zoom.