SLIPPER CAMP 2 - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
Oops we accidentally oversold Slipper Camp 1 and totally underpriced it as well. So not wanting to disappoint, we are running it again with another awesome agent and editor at the same price!
It's a week of lessons PLUS live expert critiques for each student on April 10 & April 23rd with Mira and 1 of our fabulous co-teachers each week!
Current campers are raving about this event!
Access your lessons now!
Picture Book Slipper Camp: Writing, Critiquing, Networking,
Pitching, and Playing – Wahoo!
You’ve heard of boot camps, which are hard-core intensives with a military mentality for beginners. Well, we’re doing a Picture Book Slipper Camp, which is also intensive with tons of learning and interaction for both beginners to award-winners! But… with an extremely nurturing mentality. And it’s not just one slipper, it’s two. !
When: NOW - April 23rd. Live retreat days Saturday April 10th and April 23rd!
Where: The comfort of your own home, the library, a café (or anywhere you like that has internet)!
Who: Context Literary - Agent Kaitlyn Sanchez, a mystery editor and Dr. Mira Reisberg (editor/art director AKA the Picture Book Whisperer) and a small group of fellow students.
What: A week of active focused lessons based on Dr. Mira's Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasure that you can access for a year, PLUS 2 Saturdays of workshopping a FULL manuscript. Sunday April 10th, 9.30 AM PDT - 1PM PDT and Saturday April 23rd 9.30AM PST - 1.30PM PST (same hours but extra time in between for Jewish folk to celebrate Passover), followed by pitch and bio revisions and submission opportunities all in a small course size!
Clothing: Extra points for wearing pajamas and slippers!
Bonuses: Comes with free Masterclass on Writing Cover Letters & Pitches That Editors & Agents Will Want To Read, lists of agents and publishers to submit to, an e-book of A Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasures, which this course is based on, and your keep forever critique group.
When: NOW - April 23rd. Live retreat days Saturday April 10th and April 23rd!
Where: The comfort of your own home, the library, a café (or anywhere you like that has internet)!
Who: Context Literary - Agent Kaitlyn Sanchez, a mystery editor and Dr. Mira Reisberg (editor/art director AKA the Picture Book Whisperer) and a small group of fellow students.
What: A week of active focused lessons based on Dr. Mira's Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasure that you can access for a year, PLUS 2 Saturdays of workshopping a FULL manuscript. Sunday April 10th, 9.30 AM PDT - 1PM PDT and Saturday April 23rd 9.30AM PST - 1.30PM PST (same hours but extra time in between for Jewish folk to celebrate Passover), followed by pitch and bio revisions and submission opportunities all in a small course size!
Clothing: Extra points for wearing pajamas and slippers!
Bonuses: Comes with free Masterclass on Writing Cover Letters & Pitches That Editors & Agents Will Want To Read, lists of agents and publishers to submit to, an e-book of A Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasures, which this course is based on, and your keep forever critique group.
This course is for people who love the Craft and Business of Writing Children's Books. You will get all, the same love, high quality instruction and care as you get in our other courses, but in a short amount of time! This camp is different because you start with an idea or not or an existing manuscript and learn the steps you need to know to make your manuscript shine so brightly that agents and editors will want to sign your book. By the end of this course you will have a story that you can proudly submit! You will to work with strong critique partners and get critiques from Kaitlyn, the mystery editor and myself. You will also be getting your pitch and bio critiqued, so your pitches will sing. You will also get submission opportunities with Kaitlyn and the Mystery Editor
Your Co-Teachers
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Kaitlyn Sanchez - Context Literary
Kaitlyn Sanchez is a mom, wife, middle school math teacher, picture book author and agent with Context Literary Agency. Context Literary represents high-quality children's literature, women's fiction, and narrative non-fiction. Kaitlyn's MSWL says, " I really connect with emotional writing and, on the other, very funny stories. But both, both is THE BEST! (Creators who can do this are magicians, in my eyes!)". |
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Fabulous Mystery Editor - More Details Soon!
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About Mira Reisberg
Dr. Mira is a children's book editor and art director with a PhD in Education and Cultural Studies focused on children's books. She is also the Director of the Children's Book Academy and co-teaches most of the courses. Mira's former students have published over 780 books and won every major North American award. Mira has published seven picture books herself and has slowly been creating new ones between teaching courses. Mira's nicknames include The Fairy Godmother and The Picture Book Whisperer because of her dedication to helping students publish wonderful books. |
Picture Book Slipper Camp Schedule
You'll be able to access your lessons and worksheets as soon as you register including lessons on:
Memorable, quirky or soulful characters
Plotting and/or subject matter - your through line
Underlying and universal themes
Luscious Language
Researching and submitting your work. Writing bios and cover letters. Query Tracker versus MS Wish List
Wednesday 4/6 (or sooner) Upload all manuscripts and 3 other ideas into our community area and access your innovative lessons.
Sunday 4/10 - First Live Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end.
Saturday 4/23 - 2nd Live Individual Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end!
Submit for submission opportunities date TBA!
Celebrate Slipper Camp with a whole year of access to all materials and recordings.
Memorable, quirky or soulful characters
Plotting and/or subject matter - your through line
Underlying and universal themes
Luscious Language
Researching and submitting your work. Writing bios and cover letters. Query Tracker versus MS Wish List
Wednesday 4/6 (or sooner) Upload all manuscripts and 3 other ideas into our community area and access your innovative lessons.
Sunday 4/10 - First Live Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end.
Saturday 4/23 - 2nd Live Individual Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end!
Submit for submission opportunities date TBA!
Celebrate Slipper Camp with a whole year of access to all materials and recordings.
FAQs
Where will this be hosted? We’ll be hosting PB Slipper Camp via Zoom and our Mighty Networks platform, so wear pajamas and slippers if you’re up for it, grab a cuppa, and get comfy for the time of your life. There’ll be breaks to avoid Zoom burnout, lessons, 2 amazing live days, critique groups, and lots of virtual hugs.
How much time will this take? It's totally up to you. The live webinars will happen from 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM on Sunday for the first and Saturday for the second. The lessons will be available for a whole year, and the critique groups can continue indefinitely.
Are there refunds? Unfortunately because this is strictly size-limited, and you'll receive materials as soon as you register., we are unable to give refunds.
How much does this cost? The cost is $425 for everything and yes there are payment plans available if needed.
If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to take a less time-consuming, small-sized, high-quality picture book course that’s full of information, hand holding, and wonderful opportunities, now is the time to go for it.
How much time will this take? It's totally up to you. The live webinars will happen from 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM on Sunday for the first and Saturday for the second. The lessons will be available for a whole year, and the critique groups can continue indefinitely.
Are there refunds? Unfortunately because this is strictly size-limited, and you'll receive materials as soon as you register., we are unable to give refunds.
How much does this cost? The cost is $425 for everything and yes there are payment plans available if needed.
If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to take a less time-consuming, small-sized, high-quality picture book course that’s full of information, hand holding, and wonderful opportunities, now is the time to go for it.
