Writing for
Your Inner Child
An Online Children’s Book Writing Course
Have you ever wanted to write your own children’s book? Now is your chance!
In this seven-week writing workshop we will explore the magical world of children’s books with me, Esmé Shapiro! By the end of the course, you will have your very own children’s book manuscript.
When: Sunday Mornings starting September 7th and ending October 12th. | 9:30 - 11:30 AM EST.
This course is entirely virtual : on zoom! All classes will be recorded so if you miss one, I can email it to you!
Classes are limited to 10 people. It is first come first served.
PRICES:
$450 for the 7 week workshop
$550 for an hour long one on one follow up, discussing your manuscript.
WEEKLY BREAKDOWN:
WEEK 1: Introduction to the realm of children’s books.
WEEK 2: How to build a book from the ground up!
WEEK 3: Where do ideas come from?
WEEK 4: The art of the outline.
WEEK 5: Jump into writing without fear!
WEEK 6: Workshop week. Individual 20 minute sessions with Esmé.
WEEK 7: Share and Discuss our stories!
TO NOTE:
This is a children’s book writing course! While we will be lightly discussing illustration, our main focus will be on text.
No experience of writing is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older to sign up.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Hi! My name is Esmé Shapiro, and I am a critically acclaimed writer and illustrator of books for kids! I am a graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD!) I have illustrated 10 books for children, 6 of which I wrote. My books have been published by Penguin Random House, Schwartz and Wade, and Enchanted Lion. My first book, OOKO, was nominated for a Governor General Literary Award and was # 1 on the National Post Best Sellers List. Another one of my books, MY SELF, YOUR SELF, listed as one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023 by The Bank Street College of Education. My books have been translated into 5 languages and have been featured in Publisher's Weekly, Los Angeles Review of Books, Globe and Mail, Quill and Quire, and the New York Times.