We are pleased to offer a workshop spot free of charge to a writer of color or from a traditionally marginalized background. Apply by 12/16. https://inkedvoices.typeform.com/to/aAq81dBS
Who this workshop is for: This workshop is an advanced group best suited for agented, published, and querying writers and writers.
Focus: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
Group size: 8 writers
Submissions: Submit one picture book. Fiction submissions should be under 900 words; nonfiction should be under 1500 words.
Members: $96; Non-members: $115
Luana Horry is a Senior Editor of board books, picture books, and young graphic novels at Harper Collins Children’s Publishers. She has been a member of Harper Children’s flagship imprint for over five years and worked on titles such as Welcome to the Party by Gabrielle Union; Blob by Anne Appert; the #1 New York Times bestseller I Promise by LeBron James; Fresh Princess written by Denene Millner; Not Quite Snow White written by Ashley Franklin; Balloons for Papa written by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia; and more. Luana is looking for character-driven, inspirational, and clever commercial projects, and has a strong interest in stories that center Black and brown women and girls.
When critiquing, Luana always looks at the big picture and asks herself one question: how will the compete in the children’s book market? Once market conditions are addressed, we can then assess the story you are trying to tell by looking at plot holes, characterization, voice, tone, and rhythm.
Mon, Jan 10th - Submissions due
Sun, Jan 30th - Critiques due
Wed, Feb 2nd, 8-10:15pm ET - Debrief Call
Mon, Feb 7th - Group closes