Picture Book II

WRITING X 441.2

Take your picture book writing to the next level with this intermediate course for writers with a basic understanding of the genre.

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What you will learn.

Complete exercises that help you develop deeper understanding of picture book techniques
Enhance your use of engaging language, humor, and musicality to entertain children
Identify strong beginnings and endings as well as the drama of the page turn
Give and receive feedback on works-in-progress

About this course:

This workshop takes you beyond the picture book basics and teaches you to master the specific craft techniques used in creating successful picture books, including strong beginnings and endings, the power of the page turn, audience participation, engaging language, humor, and musicality. Short writing exercises help you develop a deeper understanding of each of these techniques and their purposes and prepare you to undertake your main project for the course: a picture book manuscript. You engage in an ongoing feedback process overseen by the instructor, which provides a "safe zone" for discussion of student work and helps you hone your own critique skills. The course goal is to complete a picture book manuscript.

Fall 2023 Schedule

October 4 - December 13

Wednesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Kim Tomsic

393909

Fee:

$720.00

Remote

Location: Remote Classroom

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ENROLL BY: Oct 4, 2023

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Notes

No meeting November 22, 2023.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.

Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after October 18, 2023

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Wed Oct 4, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Oct 11, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Oct 18, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Oct 25, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Nov 1, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Nov 8, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Nov 15, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Nov 29, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Dec 6, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion

Wed Dec 13, 2023

5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Winter 2024 Schedule

January 17 - March 26

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Dianne White

395214

Fee:

$720.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 31, 2024

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.