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Writing for Children: How to Get Started

with award-winning children's author, Jacqueline Jules!

2022-04-21 18:00:00 2022-04-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing for Children: How to Get Started Virtual -

Thursday, April 21
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-21 18:00:00 2022-04-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing for Children: How to Get Started What makes a story engaging for young readers? How do you tell a captivating story in less than 800 words? Virtual -

What makes a story engaging for young readers? How do you tell a captivating story in less than 800 words?

Jacqueline Jules, author of fifty books for young readers, including the Zapato Power series and the Sofia Martinez series, will share tips on writing stories for children with an eye toward publication. Workshop will cover elements important to a successful children’s book such as point of view, story arc, and character development. Writing prompts and tips on how to break into the publishing world will be provided.

Additional Information:

Writing for Kids: Common Questions & Answers - PDF

Writing for Kids: Writing Wisdom, Tips, Prompts Worksheet - PDF

Want to print these? Feel free to stop by the circulation desk at any of our branches to have a set printed for you!

Registration is Required.

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Author Visit |

TAGS: | writing | Virtual |

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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