I am thrilled to be offering intimate and inspiring Online Children’s Book Writing Workshops in 2025!
Perfect for individuals new to the art of writing picture books, these workshops will be open to 20 students. Participants can choose to attend all or one of the workshops.
What is an Online Picture Book Writing Workshop
Have you always wanted to write a picture book? These online writing workshops are perfect for writers new to the picture book format.
The three workshops can be taken separately or as a group. The online courses are an accessible way to learn all you need to know about how to start writing your own picture books while working with a small group of students.
Participants can choose the workshops that are right for them, or attend all three. The round table like sessions will include instruction time, Q&A, and optional breakout sessions.
Everyone has a story to tell… what’s yours?
Summer and Fall Online Workshop Schedule
Workshop: Picture Book Standards + optional Breakout Critique Session
- Friday July 18 at 4pm or Saturday August 23 at 10am or Thursday September 25 at 4pm
- 1.5 – 2 hours
What: Learn market and conventional standards for picture books, such as word and page counts, types of picture books, and how to use story structure, plot and character arcs, and language to craft your book. Optional: Bring a picture book draft to workshop during the last 30 minutes.
Workshop: Revision Tips and Tricks + optional Breakout Revision Session
- Saturday July 19 at 10am or Saturday August 23 at 2pm Friday September 26 at 10am
- 1.5 – 2 hours
What: Learn tips for tackling revisions such as assessing read-aloud quality, paginating dynamic page turns, how to trim excess words, and other useful tips and tricks. Optional: Bring a picture book to workshop revisions during the last 30 minutes.
Workshop: Self vs Traditional Publishing + optional Ask Me Anything Session
- Saturday July 19 at 2pm or Sunday August 24 at 10am or Friday September 26 at 2pm
- 1.5 – 2 hours
What: Learn the differences between self and traditional publishing, when you should and shouldn’t commission illustrations, and how to decide which path to take. Optional: Stick around for an optional Ask Me Anything session during the last 30 minutes.
** These workshops are limited to a small group in order to provide an intimate, round-table experience. For this reason, sessions are not recorded.
Manuscript Assessment Add-on ($210): Participants who attend all three workshops will have the opportunity to add-on the option to submit a revised manuscript to Jenny following the program to receive an assessment and a one-on-one follow up call to discuss the revisions and ask questions.
Online Registration Info
Registration fees are $120 per workshop.
The non-refundable fee is due at registration to secure your spot.
Participants who attend all three workshops will have the opportunity to add-on the option to submit a revised manuscript to Jenny following the program to receive an assessment and a one-on-one follow up call (a $460 value!). Information for the add-on will be provided via email to interested participants.
These workshops are open to 20 students per class. Participants are responsible for attending sessions during all scheduled times; sessions will NOT be recorded. All times are EASTERN.
Register for an Online Writing Workshop
About Jenny
I am a children’s book editor with over twelve years experience editing and writing children’s books. When I’m not writing or editing, I love spending time at the beach in coastal North Carolina where I live. This workshop is open to 12 participants. I hope you’ll join me!
Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours?
Have questions before you register? Contact me below.