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Writing Workshop: Picture Book Basics
2024-11-18 18:00:00 2024-11-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Picture Book Basics Children's author Laura Renauld offers a crash course in writing picture books, including best practices, industry standards and an overview of revision strategies. Gum Spring Library - Alcove

Monday, November 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 18:00:00 2024-11-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Picture Book Basics Children's author Laura Renauld offers a crash course in writing picture books, including best practices, industry standards and an overview of revision strategies. Gum Spring Library - Alcove

Children's author Laura Renauld offers a crash course in writing picture books, including best practices, industry standards and an overview of revision strategies.

Brief writing exercises and a Q&A will round out the presentation. Click her to learn more about Laura Renauld.   

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AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Language |

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