Writing for Children and for Young Adults

Join Patricia Ocampo, senior editor Kids Can Press, children's author Jennifer Mook-Sang, and workshop leader Brian Henry to learn how to write great kid lit. If you want to write the next best-selling children’s books or just want to create stories for your own kids, this workshop is for you. Learn how to write stories kids and young adults will love and find out what you need to know to sell your book. Be sure to bring all your questions – we'll have lots of time for interaction.

Special option: You may, but don't have to, bring 3 copies of the opening couple of pages (first 500 words) of your children’s book or young adult novel (or up to 750 words if that gets you to the end of your picture book or to the end of your first chapter.) Patricia and I will publicly critique several submissions so everyone can see what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve your story-telling. If you’re not currently working on a children’s story, don’t worry, we’ll get you started!

Note: Following the formal end of the workshop at about 3:45/4:00, Patricia will stay around to chat with you one-on-one, and I’ll stay to help with your opening pages. ~Brian