Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow's Children's Book Boot Camp

Learn to Write and Pitch Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Picture Book Manuscripts [Web Version »]( &p1=%40QaMyXEaK%2BDqHv3%2FHnkUs7Ss1oo0hEmpOPM7DlutKLWg%3D) [Writer's Digest University]( ) [Name]( ) [Last Chance to Register!]( ) Children's books—young adult, middle grade, and picture books—have taken over the publishing industry (in a good way). Readers of all ages are devouring the books that used to mainly take up space in libraries, children's bedroom bookshelves, or school classrooms. Now, children's books are celebrated for their enchanting prose, their relatable characters, their beautiful illustrations, and their fantastic stories that transcend age categories and genres. The growth of the children's book sector has been unprecedented this past decade—so how can you make your manuscript stand out in these crowded categories and genres? In this Writer's Digest Boot Camp starting tomorrow June 25, the agents of P.S. Literary Agency will show you how to make your submission stand out. How do you write a children's book with commercial appeal? How do you decide what category and genre your book belongs in? How do you find agents and publishers to submit your manuscript to? How can you attract both child and adult readers (and buyers)? The agent instructors will answer these questions—and more! They will also critique your work and answer any questions you have about writing and selling books for children. As a registrant, you’ll have access to four children’s book-focused presentations: Publishing Picture Books; Publishing Middle Grade; Publishing Young Adult; and Writing Query Letters. Then, you’ll have the chance to submit your query letter plus your picture book manuscript or a sample from your middle grade/young adult manuscript’s first chapter for critique. Every critique submission will receive personal feedback from Maria Vicente, Kurestin Armada, or Eric Smith. This program children’s book boot camp will cover the following topics: - What the difference is between the picture book, middle grade, and young adult categories - What the biggest genres are in picture books, middle grade, and young adult—and how to decide where your manuscript fits in - How to come up with a commercial idea that’s character- and plot-driven - How to create engaging characters that agents, editors, and readers will love - Where (and where not) to start your story - How to inspire kids without writing heavy morals - Why rhythm, not rhyming, is the key to success in picture books - How visual thinking will improve your picture book manuscript - What to highlight in your pitch to sell your book to agents and publishers - How to avoid the most common mistakes found in submissions - What you can learn from your favorite published children’s books Here's How it Works: Starting tomorrow June 25, you will gain access to four special 30-minute online tutorials presented by literary agents from the P.S. Literary Agency: Publishing Picture Books; Publishing Middle Grade; Publishing Young Adult; and Writing Query Letters. After listening to your choice of presentations, attendees will spend the next three days revising materials as necessary. Also following the tutorial, writers will have a day in which to log onto the course website and ask the agents questions related to the presentations or revising your materials. The agents will be available on the course website from 1-5 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, June 26. No later than Friday, June 28, attendees will submit a query letter plus their completed picture book text or a sample from the first chapter of their middle grade or young adult manuscript. Manuscript submissions may not exceed 1000 words. Only one submission per attendee is permitted. The submissions will receive feedback directly from one of the P.S. Literary Agency agents. Maria Vicente, Kurestin Armada, and Eric Smith will spend up to three weeks reviewing the critique materials and providing feedback to attendees. (The agents reserve the right to request more materials if they feel a strong connection to the work and want to read more; note that multiple agents have signed writers before from WD boot camps.) No later than July 21, agents will send their feedback to writer attendees. Please note that any one of the agents may ask for additional pages if the initial submission shows serious promise. Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 25 - June 28, 2019 $199.99 [Join the Bootcamp >>]( ) About the Agents: [Instructor: Instructor's Name]( ) Maria Vicente Maria Vicente is a literary agent at P.S. Literary, specializing in children’s fiction—young adult, middle grade, and picture books—and cool nonfiction projects for readers of all ages. As an editorial agent, she provides support to her clients through all stages of the writing and publication process. She is actively looking for young adult, middle grade, illustrated picture books, and nonfiction in the following categories: pop culture, science, design, and lifestyle. She has affinities for literary prose, diverse characters, original storytelling formats, and anything geeky. [Instructor: Instructor's Name]( ) Kurestin Armada Kurestin Armada began her publishing career as an intern with Workman Publishing, and spent time as an assistant at The Lotts Agency before joining P.S. Literary. She holds a B.A. in English from Kenyon College, as well as a publishing certificate from Columbia University. Kurestin is based in New York City, and spends most of her time in the city’s thriving indie bookstores. She reads widely across genres, and has a particular affection for science fiction and fantasy, especially books that recognize and subvert typical tropes of genre fiction. [Instructor: Instructor's Name]( ) Eric Smith Eric Smith is a literary agent at P.S. Literary, with a love for young adult books, sci-fi, fantasy, and non-fiction. He began his publishing career at Quirk Books in Philadelphia, working social media and marketing on numerous books he absolutely adored. Eric completed his BA in English at Kean University, and his MA in English at Arcadia University. A frequent blogger, his ramblings about books appear on Book Riot, Paste Magazine, Barnes & Noble’s blog, and more. As an author, he’s been published by Bloomsbury, Quirk, and Flux. EXPERT INSTRUCTORS | CONVENIENT ACCESS INVALUABLE FEEDBACK Please do not reply to this email. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please [click here to contact us]( ). This email was sent by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 300, Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA [Unsubscribe or Manage Subscriptions]( &cid=DM125474&bid=1223178515) | [Web Version »]( &p1=%40QaMyXEaK%2BDqHv3%2FHnkUs7Ss1oo0hEmpOPM7DlutKLWg%3D) We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy.]( )