INDepth: Children’s Literature Workshop

WHAT: IHS INDepth: Children’s Literature Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, May 15, 9a.m. – 12:30p.m.
WHERE: Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
COST: $55/$45 IHS Members
REGISTRATION: required by May 5; limited to 20 participants; (317) 232-1882 Include a one page book proposal and a 2 page writing sample with emphasis on character development, dialogue, and/or scene setting

INFORMATION: (317) 232-1882
WEBSITE: www.indianahistory.org

Join IHS Press authors Elizabeth O’Maley (By Freedom’s Light) and Alan Garinger (Alone: The Journey of the Boy Sims) as they explore the process of writing a successful children’s book. Along with IHS Press editor Teresa Baer, these authors will share insights on how to shape a children’s (historical) book by carefully approaching the research, crafting the appropriate voice, and utilizing feedback from publishers and editors. Baer will also provide participants hints and tips on how to approach a publisher and how the publishing process works, including marketing and promotion. Participants should include a book proposal and writing sample with their registration and will consult with one of the presenters. This workshop is not for writers of children’s picture books, but rather children’s and youth chapter books.