The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction

October 14, 7pm ET virtually

Plus two week replay!

Kids today have endless information at their fingertips, so how do you convince them to choose your nonfiction book? 

You grab them with a hook! 

A strong hook doesn’t just catch young readers’ attention—it also makes editors sit up and take notice. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to uncover the heart of your topic and frame it in a way that makes readers eager to turn the page.

Join editor Anna Luketic & author Stephanie Gibeault for this virtual workshop and leave with the perfect hook for your book!

Republishing Your Out of Print Backlist with Nancy Werlin and Erin Dionne

October 20, virtual two-hour intensive,

Plus two week replay!

Have your books gone out of print? Feeling sad that the book of your heart isn't finding readers? It still can!

NYT Bestseller Nancy Werlin and Edgar finalist Erin Dionne will teach you how to get your rights back, regain control of your books, and reissue them to be available for new readers.

This two-hour intensive will take you step-by-step through the process of reclaiming your rights and republishing your paperbacks and ebooks for school visits, author events, and individual sale!

How to Write a Chapter Book (and how not to) with Janet Costa Bates

Instant two-week replay

You're thinking of writing a Chapter Book and want to know more about them. Or you've written a book and don't know if it's truly a Chapter Book, an Early Reader, or a Middle Grade.

In this workshop, Janet shares everything you need to know to start writing Chapter Books today!

Strengthen Your Picture Book Structure with Karen Boss!

Instant two-week replay

The structure of a picture book is paramount to its success. What does structure mean? What do different structures look like? 

See examples, do personal exercises, and investigate how structure works in your own work! 

Instantly watch this info-packed workshop with Charlesbridge Editor, Karen Boss