Writing workshop set for May

Hi everyone,

I’ve agreed to provide a two hour workshop — Writing for Children — on May 2 during the Ozark Writers League (OWL) Spring Conference. The event will be held in Branson, Missouri at the West Branson Best Western Motel. The time will probably be from 9:45 to 11:45. If it changes, I’ll let you know. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. Tickets are $20, payable at the door.

This will be the same workshop I gave in Kansas City in August for The Writers Place. Topic headings are: What do publishers look for in a children’s book? What makes it publishable? What elements need to be there? Do you need an agent and how do you get one? What about illustration? Does the writer find his own illustrator, or does he let the publisher locate an illustrator? If he gets his own illustrator, how does he go about finding one? I’ll gladly respond to questions on these subjects as well as any others that come up.

If this session might be of interest to you or someone you know, put it on your calendar now and plan a trip to Branson on Ma 2. While you’re at it, don’t forget my major event three days later in The Library Center’s new 500-seat auditorium on May 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Plans for that one are now in place and I’m delighted with it. I’ll tell you more about it tomorrow.