You Can Become a Children's Book Author!

Back By Popular Demand! 

Two Day Seminar with Melissa Forney, an award-winning children's book author with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Writing for Children.

Register today!

Saturday and Sunday
November 5-6, 2011  
Openings Available!

 
Saturday and Sunday
January 14-15, 2012 
Openings Available!

9:00-5:00 P.M.
Melissa Forney's Home in Deland

Tuition: $280.00 

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED PAYMENT! 

Outstanding Training, Seminar Materials, Two Free Books, Continental Breakfast, A Light Lunch, Unlimited Beverages

• How to write a picture book
• The Dos and Don'ts of writing
• To rhyme or not to rhyme?
• How to write a chapter book
• Who will illustrate?
• Writing an intriguing query letter
• How to present your book to a publisher
• Writing for specific age groups
• Seasonal and specialty books
• Marketing your books

Pre-seminar Assignment That Will Be a Great Help to You:
Please read 30-50 picture books (some that have been published within the last 5 years) and at least one or two juvenile chapter books. You can get all of these from your local library or read them at Barnes and Noble (no need to purchase).
Answer these questions:
How long is the book?
What is the main "problem" the main character has to face?
What does the author do to keep your attention?
What is the main character's personality like?
How is the "problem" resolved?
Who is the publisher of the book?
Was the book written in poetry or prose?
What did you like or dislike about the book?

*Pre-registration required. Dress will be casual.
This seminar is open to persons 18 years of age or older.
Please Note: This seminar registration and payment are nonrefundable and nontransferable to another seminar date. If you are unable to attend for any reason, you may send someone in your place. We are unable to offer refunds or transfer your registration to a different seminar date due to the high demand for this training.