Join NH author Vivian Kirkfield for an hour-long NHWP webinar: Creating a Story: What Children’s Book Authors Need to Think About:
- The basics: Using some of her award-winning picture books as examples of each element, Vivian will chat about opening lines that hook you in, developing main characters with clear goals/problems, setting, plot/pacing, story arc/climax, and satisfying endings.·
- What editors are looking for: unique idea or fresh way of presenting a topic; word count; formatting (Times New Roman/12/double-space/black ink); query/cover letter, and more.
- How to make sure your story is a project that illustrators will want to take on.
- Q&A
- Invitation to participate in the 6th Annual #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest: deadline March 7th.
Writer for children—reader forever…that’s Vivian Kirkfield in five words. Her bucket list contains many more words – but she’s already checked off skydiving, parasailing, and visiting kidlit friends all around the world. When she isn’t looking for ways to fall from the sky or sink under the water, she can be found writing picture books in the picturesque town of Bedford, New Hampshire. A retired kindergarten teacher with a masters in Early Childhood Education, Vivian inspires budding writers during classroom visits and shares insights with aspiring authors at conferences and on her blog where she hosts the #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest and the #50PreciousWordsforKids Challenge. Her nonfiction narratives bring history alive for young readers and her picture books have garnered starred reviews and accolades including the Silver Eureka, Social Studies Notable Trade Book, and Junior Library Guild Selection.
To connect with Vivian and learn more about her books:
Website: www.viviankirkfield.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/viviankirkfield
Twitter: www.twitter.com/viviankirkfield
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/viviankirkfield
Instagram: www.instagram.com/viviankirkfield
WHERE: On the internet! You can login from anywhere.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 7:00-8:00 PM EST
COST: $20 members/$30 nonmembers. Register now to ensure your spot in the class using the “Register Now” button below.
