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Magic in Stories for Children

Magic plays a big part in children's lives as they grow up. Santa Claus is a very familiar figure to millions of children, along with all the magical things associated with the secular side of Christmas each year. This is something many children are sure is real, for a while at least, as is the tooth fairy, an ever present character in the lives of kids when they are younger. Many may even be afraid of the dark and fearful of the supposed creatures that may lurk there, including ghosts. They...

Workshops for Authors on School and Library Visits and Presentations

September 17

We explore school and library visits by authors, the benefits and drawbacks, how to market yourself to teachers and schools, promotion and advertising and more.

September 30

We look at how to prepare for school visits, creating your presentation, planning for residencies, troubleshooting, book signings, virtual visits by video and more.
These take place on September 17 and 30 and are teleclasses conducted via conference call with the National Writing for Children Center. You can...

Online Workshops for Children and Young Adults at simon-rose.com

[image error] Give your aspiring young authors the unique opportunity to work with a published author by employing an online writer in residence, right in your own home with my Online Workshops for Children and Young Adults. Many children are interested in writing, but often they need help to channel their ability in a particular direction and give them the encouragement they need to move forward. Having access to professional advice can encourage a child in their creativity, whatever form that may take.
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An Interview with Rachelle Burk

[image error] My guest today is Rachelle Burk, author of Tree House in a Storm.
Tell us a little about yourself.First and foremost I'm a mom! My youngest is already driving (yikes!) By trade, I'm a social worker specializing in crisis intervention. I am also a children's entertainer, known to kids throughout New Jersey as "Tickles the Clown" and "Mother Goof Storyteller." And of course, I write for children.

How long have you been writing?I enjoyed writing as a child, and through high school I wrote a lot...

Writing and Publishing Your Children's Novel - Workshops in Calgary

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 7 pm to 9 pmInspiration, Imagination and Invention
We examine the writing process from initial concept through to the finished manuscript, including how to turn ideas into stories, the creation of outlines, story structure, character development, the role of research and the importance of editing and revision. Cost: $50.00

Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 7 pm to 9 pmMarketing and Promotion
This workshop explores websites for authors and writers, online marketing, media...

Writing and Publishing Your Children's Novel - University of Calgary, October 2009

[image error] Each year, the Continuing Education department at the University of Calgary serves over 20,000 lifelong learners and offers thousands of courses taught by more than 1,000 instructors – all experts in their fields.

Writing and Publishing Your Children's Novel This workshop deals with getting started as a writer for young readers and the subsequent path to publication. You will examine the writing process from initial concept through to the finished manuscript, including how to turn ideas into...

Tips and Advice for Writers at Ezine Articles

I have a number of articles posted at Ezine Articles, offering tips and advice for aspiring authors on such topics as science fiction and fantasy, word count in children's books, websites for authors, dealing with writers block, the importance of historical research, editing and revision, time travel stories, getting started as a writer, author visits to schools and libraries, marketing and promotion, book signings and special events, the benefits of professional manuscript evaluation...

Creative Writing with SmartKids Club

This fall, I will be offering a series of creative writing classes for children with SmartKids Club in NW Calgary.
Create your own storyThese highly interactive classes for grades K to 3 explore story structure relating to the creation of a well-defined beginning, middle and end. Using a series of seemingly unrelated objects, children participate in creating a story in what is always a lively and fun filled experience. Children give full reign to their imagination as they work together to...

Courses for writers this fall with Chinook Learning Services in Calgary

[image error] The Calgary Board of Education provides adult and continuing education through Chinook Learning Services. This fall I am pleased to be offering the following courses.
Forming Fictional Characters - November 21Characters are the heart of every story - their actions drive the plot. Their individuality is what readers or audiences most remember. This workshop explores where writers get ideas for characters, and how to use descriptive language to build them. Participants will invent their own...

Off the Shelf Festival of Writing and Reading - Sheffield, October 2008

This October, I will once again be in the UK, appearing at the Off the Shelf Festival, Sheffield's annual celebration of writing and reading, with several days of presentations, readings and workshops at local libraries and schools in and around the city.
This year's Off the Shelf Festival has over two hundred events including readings, workshops, walks, talks, exhibitions and competitions, a Readers Day, poetry and more. The Festival also offers an exciting programme of events for children...