✍🏼 MASTERCLASS: Write Your First Picture Book w/ Publisher Louise Grosart
Learn how to write a children's picture book. Includes expert insight and live feedback.
"A great opportunity to find out what publishers are looking for and to get one to one feedback from a talented editor. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in writing picture books." – Debbie Richards
"Thank you for your help in crafting this pitch... - The session (with the agent) went better than I could have ever imagined…She said I hit it out of the park. So, Lou, thank you again for your professional input and help in crafting this." - Mary
Writing for children isn't easy, but it is something that you can learn and master with the right tools and guidance!
In 3 hours, we will demystify the world of picture books, give you an overview of the picture book market and the picture-book-making process, and walk you through the key principles for writing a successful picture book.
You'll have an opportunity to storyboard your idea in the class plus you'll get live feedback on your story from an experienced Big Four editor.
Who’s it for?
Writers who want to turn their hand to picture books
Existing picture book writers who want feedback on an existing proposal
By the end of the 3 hours you will:
Understand the market: With our help, you'll have a good working knowledge of the picture-book market and understand the steps that go into creating UK's bestselling picture books.
Know the process behind making a picture book.
Understand the 5 key principles of writing a picture book.
Have created an outline for your story using the countdown method.
Get live feedback on your story idea from Louise Grosart.
Have all of your burning questions answered about the children's picture book writing and publishing process.
Whether you’re simply curious, almost ready or raring to go, this masterclass will help you with your next steps.
I got so much out of this course! It was clear, straightforward and covered the main elements of picture books. My favorite part was the live session with Lou...Wow. I did several revisions after listening to feedback about others' stories and her incredible, specific feedback on mine.. and I think I've finally figured out my story. Thank you!
Barbara Kimmel.
About Louise Grosart
Louise Grosart has 15 years of experience publishing picture books and working with licensed books for brands like Dreamworks, BBC, Hasbro and Dr Seuss. Her experience spans Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Ladybird, Puffin and Egmont. She's worked on household names such as Peppa Pig, Hey Duggee and Bluey. She was previously the editor for million-copy selling The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas (by Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Garry Parsons), Sarah and Duck, and has worked on hundreds of brands and stand-alone picture books for Penguin Random House and Egmont Publishing. As part of her job, she works closely with writers, illustrators and designers, understands what agents and editors are looking for, and has created a 5-step process for mastering picture books.
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