Get your butterfly ready to fly!

What do Harry Potter, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and your children’s book all have in common? They all began as unpublished manuscripts searching for the right home. While you may have written the next great children’s book, you may also find the submission process daunting and confusing. In this workshop you will learn where to look for the most appropriate agents or editors as well as how to craft effective query letters that will make them want to read your work. The market may be competitive, but with the tools from these sessions you’ll gain confidence that your caterpillar can become a beautiful butterfly. Note: this workshop is open to anyone interested in the process but will most benefit those with projects underway, from picture books to middle grade or YA novels.

In-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD.

In this workshop you’ll learn:

• Knowing when your work is ready to submit.
• Where to find appropriate agents and editors.
• How to craft effective query letters.
• Where to network and find community.

Time requirements

• No additional time required outside of class.

Materials

• All reading materials will be provided.

Who should take this workshop?

• This workshop is for anyone interested in how to get their children’s books published. It will most benefit those with projects already underway, from picture books to middle grade or YA novels, but is appropriate for those just starting the journey too.

If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.