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Write2Ignite – Picture Book Master Class with Laura Sassi
April 24, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9a.m.until 5p.m. with a lunch break.
Three workshops with interactive sessions.
Where’s the Cheese, Please! Creating Rhyming Picture Books
In this workshop, participants will investigate six essential tips for writing rhyming picture books. Using mentor texts and our own writings as examples, the goal is to come away from the workshop with fresh ideas on how to bring rhyming picture book manuscripts to the next level. Lesson is followed by a practical, hands-on session with instant feedback.
Pacing, Page Turns, and Picture Clues: Tips to Make Our Stories POP!
In this workshop, participants will investigate how to use the very short format of both picture books and board books maximize the impact of our stories. Lesson is followed by a practical, hands-on session with instant feedback.
Scaffolds and Skeletons. Making the Most of Picture Book Story Structures.
In this workshop, we’ll explore different story structures, (cumulative, circular, parallel etc.) with an eye towards stretching our storytelling skills in new directions. Lesson is followed by a practical, hands-on session with instant feedback.