If you'd like to write (and/or illustrate) a wonderful chapter book, or a chapter book series, this is the course for you!
The Chapter Book Alchemist is a 5-week career-changing Self-Paced On-Demand e-Course that you can start RIGHT NOW IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME with FIVE Glorious Weeks of Empowering, Creative, and Fun Content and a WHOLE YEAR'S ACCESS AT A FABULOUS PRICE!! Please read on....
The Chapter Book Alchemist is a 5-week career-changing Self-Paced On-Demand e-Course that you can start RIGHT NOW IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME with FIVE Glorious Weeks of Empowering, Creative, and Fun Content and a WHOLE YEAR'S ACCESS AT A FABULOUS PRICE!! Please read on....
Do you find yourself wanting to write longer stories with stronger character development and a deeper plot for 6-9 year old readers? Since picture books these days are skewed more and more towards very young children with very short stories, maybe you are a chapter book writer?
Want to break beyond the restrictions of the current picture book market and enter a less competitive and much needed market?
Did books like Junie B. Jones, Clementine, Coraline, Sarah Plain and Tall, Little House on the Prairie, Frog and Toad, Harriet the Spy or juicy nonfiction chapter books help you become a lifelong reader or perhaps even inspire you to become a writer?
Are you an artist or illustrator looking to explore a new publishing market?
Then the Chapter Book Alchemist e-Course is for you!!
Want to break beyond the restrictions of the current picture book market and enter a less competitive and much needed market?
Did books like Junie B. Jones, Clementine, Coraline, Sarah Plain and Tall, Little House on the Prairie, Frog and Toad, Harriet the Spy or juicy nonfiction chapter books help you become a lifelong reader or perhaps even inspire you to become a writer?
Are you an artist or illustrator looking to explore a new publishing market?
Then the Chapter Book Alchemist e-Course is for you!!
Learn to Write a Novel in 5 Fun-Filled Weeks - Where You Will How To
• Become a Better Writer and/or Illustrator
• Open Doors to New Publishing Opportunities in Less Competitive but Needed Genre
• Learn About Character Development and Plot and So Much More
The course is designed to be time flexible in that you can access the materials at any time night or day and will remain available to you for a WHOLE YEAR. Our goal is to give you the most empowering and generous experience we can in an incredibly flexible format!
With younger, shorter picture books, parents wanting kids reading earlier, kids wanting to look more sophisticated by reading novels, and the wiggly line between older chapter books and younger middle grades, this course is a must have for any writer!!!
Younger chapter books range anywhere from 1500-6,000 words while older chapter books can go up to 15,000 words dancing on the edge and crossing over the line into the middle grade. We will teach you how to write both younger and older chapter books in both fiction and even more needed non-fiction forms.
• Become a Better Writer and/or Illustrator
• Open Doors to New Publishing Opportunities in Less Competitive but Needed Genre
• Learn About Character Development and Plot and So Much More
The course is designed to be time flexible in that you can access the materials at any time night or day and will remain available to you for a WHOLE YEAR. Our goal is to give you the most empowering and generous experience we can in an incredibly flexible format!
With younger, shorter picture books, parents wanting kids reading earlier, kids wanting to look more sophisticated by reading novels, and the wiggly line between older chapter books and younger middle grades, this course is a must have for any writer!!!
Younger chapter books range anywhere from 1500-6,000 words while older chapter books can go up to 15,000 words dancing on the edge and crossing over the line into the middle grade. We will teach you how to write both younger and older chapter books in both fiction and even more needed non-fiction forms.
Just Listen to What Some of Our Former Students Have to Say
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I've taken two courses with Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy, although I had my doubts, at first, that an online class would be satisfying.... I wasn't disappointed. Even though I've had the good fortune and the pleasure of working with three top editors during my career, I learned a lot in each class and of course, there's always the joy of mastering a new writing form.
- Audrey Coulombis, Newbery Honoree The chapter book course is a must for anyone interested in writing for children. Every week you are exposed to information about the industry, the craft of writing, and professional advice and opinions. And for illustrators like me, there are also videos and lessons about illustrating for chapter books, too! There are so many opportunities to have questions answered, get inspired by others, and receive critiques to make your story the best it can be. Between the webinars, the daily lessons, and the suggested activities, you are getting far more for your money than you could have possibly imagined
- Angela Padron This course has been more helpful than I would have imagined. I have taken writing courses on-line before and believe me there is a lot more content and interaction in this one. The promises are all true and then some. The extras as far as interviews and interaction with other professionals are well worth the money. Classmates are friendly and from all over the globe. Having only written picture books before going into chapter books was a bit scary at first, but the encouragement and guidance helped tremendously. If you have a story floating around in your head, now is the time to get it out there on paper. You never know till you try it.
- Irene Bouchard I have really enjoyed being a part of the chapter book course. I must admit, I had not written in over two years, but thanks to your course and the wonderful gals that are a part of my critique group, I feel MOTIVATED to write again! I'm learning so much! I LOVE your information, especially the simple to follow exercises. They have really given me guidelines and structure for my writing!
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So what exactly is a chapter book? (in 3:02 minutes)
MEET YOUR DEDICATED CO-TEACHERS!
Hillary's career is zooming! She is the author of the middle grade novels, Queen of Likes (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin M!X), PUMPKIN SPICE SECRETS (Sky Pony/Swirl), Things Are Gonna Get Ugly (Simon & Schuster/M!X), a Justice Book-of-the-Month, optioned by Priority Pictures, as well as The Hot List (Simon & Schuster/M!X). She has a new chapter book series with Charlesbridge, including Ellie May on President's Day and Ellie May on April Fools Day. Her humorous chapter book series, Alien Clones from Outer Space (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin), was developed into an animated television series and sold to ABC Australia. Besides teaching at the Children's Book Academy, Hillary is a visiting professor of children’s literature at Hollins University. Visit her on the web at hillaryhomzie.com and follow her on twitter @HillaryHomzie. She is excited to be co-teaching this course sharing her expertise to help others succeed with their work.
Dr. Mira Reisberg is an acquiring Editor and Art Director at Clear Fork Publishing's children's book imprint Spork and a multi-published award-winning children's book illustrator and author whose books have sold over 600,000 copies. Besides running the Children's Book Academy, she is also a former children's literary agent, and a former university professor teaching kid lit writing and illustrating courses as well as teacher ed. Mira has a PhD in Education and Cultural Studies with a focus on children's literature and has helped MANY writers and illustrators get published. Her job at Spork allows her to help even more people.
Click the pink button to register FOR THE CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMIST EXTRAVAGANZA On-Demand e-course FOR ONLY $297!!
Get ready to work and play with the bountiful materials in the Chapter Book Alchemist e-course today for a whole year's plus access to a jam packed fabulous course! If you are feeling girlie, click the pink button to register. :)
Get ready to work and play with the bountiful materials in the Chapter Book Alchemist e-course today for a whole year's plus access to a jam packed fabulous course! If you are feeling girlie, click the pink button to register. :)
Here's a Wee Video from Hillary
Because this course has shifted from an interactive course to a take-at-your-own-pace course at a MUCH lower price, we no longer offer interactive elements like the weekly webinars or the critique groups mentioned below in the testimonials. If you'd like an interactive course, check out our Middle Grade Mastery course or The Craft and Business of Writing Picture Books.
Click the pink button to register FOR THE CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMIST EXTRAVAGANZA On-Demand e-course FOR ONLY $297!!
Get ready to work and play with the bountiful materials in the Chapter Book Alchemist e-course today for a whole year's plus access to a jam packed fabulous course!
Click the pink button to register FOR THE CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMIST EXTRAVAGANZA On-Demand e-course FOR ONLY $297!!
Get ready to work and play with the bountiful materials in the Chapter Book Alchemist e-course today for a whole year's plus access to a jam packed fabulous course!
If you are feeling girlie, click the pink button to register for only $297 (and there's even a sweet payment plan).
Meet some of our brilliant guest contributors!!!
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Mallory Loehr - VP & Publishing Director, Random House & Golden Books for Young Readers. Author/Editor of the Magic Tree House Series.
Katie Carella Branches Editor (an exclusively Chapter Book imprint of Scholastic books)
Katie Carella Branches Editor (an exclusively Chapter Book imprint of Scholastic books)
Victoria Rock Editor at Large for Chronicle Books and Ivy + Bean Editor plus MANY other great books.
Annie Barrows - author of the awesome Ivy + Bean series and other great books!
Annie Barrows - author of the awesome Ivy + Bean series and other great books!
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John Steven Gurney - prolific chapter book illustrator including the A-Z mystery series among many others.
Candice Ransom - prolific Author of dozens of chapter books, including 18 Boxcar Children chapter books.
Candice Ransom - prolific Author of dozens of chapter books, including 18 Boxcar Children chapter books.
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Hugh D'Andrade - book illustrator, cover designer, and San Francisco Art Institute illustration instructor.
Deborah Halverson - fab freelance Editor at DearEditor.com, award-winning author, currently working on a chapter book series.
Deborah Halverson - fab freelance Editor at DearEditor.com, award-winning author, currently working on a chapter book series.
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Nancy Ruth Patterson multi-published award-winning chapter book novelist and epic conference presenter.
Pamela Turner - Science & nature nonfiction chapter book author will share all sorts of NF goodness!!
Pamela Turner - Science & nature nonfiction chapter book author will share all sorts of NF goodness!!
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Chelsea Couillard-Smith- 2014 Newberry judge, acquisitions librarian for 28 branches and wonderful person.
Karen Goldman - first time chapter book author of Jordan and the Dreadful Golem.
Karen Goldman - first time chapter book author of Jordan and the Dreadful Golem.
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: When does the class start?
A: Whenever you want: it's an instant access course!
Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration for our instant access courses is ongoing.
Q: What will I need?
A: Computer and Internet access, a great attitude and open mind, and a willingness to play with language and ideas.
Q: Are there any specific time requirements?
A: Nope
Q: What do I do if I have further questions?
A: You can call Mira directly CALIFORNIA time at 503.256.0152 or email mira@childrensbookacademy.com with "Children's Picture Book Course Question" in the subject head
Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: Students have an additional 6 months or more access to the course after it ends.
Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: Sorry, there are no refunds. Because we give bonus passwords at the time of purchase, it is impossible to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding. However, we do offer a 100% learning money back guarantee, that if you read the lessons, participate during the course, and do the work, and at the end of a year, don't feel that you learned a lot, we will refund your money in full.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: When does the class start?
A: Whenever you want: it's an instant access course!
Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration for our instant access courses is ongoing.
Q: What will I need?
A: Computer and Internet access, a great attitude and open mind, and a willingness to play with language and ideas.
Q: Are there any specific time requirements?
A: Nope
Q: What do I do if I have further questions?
A: You can call Mira directly CALIFORNIA time at 503.256.0152 or email mira@childrensbookacademy.com with "Children's Picture Book Course Question" in the subject head
Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: Students have an additional 6 months or more access to the course after it ends.
Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: Sorry, there are no refunds. Because we give bonus passwords at the time of purchase, it is impossible to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding. However, we do offer a 100% learning money back guarantee, that if you read the lessons, participate during the course, and do the work, and at the end of a year, don't feel that you learned a lot, we will refund your money in full.
Join award-winning chapter book author Hillary Homzie (former New York City comedian and Hollins University children's book MFA writing faculty) – our resident Chapter Book Alchemist, with Dr. Mira Reisberg and our fabulous industry experts as we help you transform and transmute your ideas into pure gold.
Hillary has published both tween and chapter book novels including the comedic chapter book series Alien Clones From Outer Space (S&S), which is currently being made into an animated television series. During the summers, she teaches in the graduate program in children’s writing at Hollins University. A former sketch comedy performer in NYC, Hillary and Mira have infused this course with tons of instruction, humor, heart and meaning for what will be a once in a lifetime experience. Here's a wee video from Hillary.
Hillary has published both tween and chapter book novels including the comedic chapter book series Alien Clones From Outer Space (S&S), which is currently being made into an animated television series. During the summers, she teaches in the graduate program in children’s writing at Hollins University. A former sketch comedy performer in NYC, Hillary and Mira have infused this course with tons of instruction, humor, heart and meaning for what will be a once in a lifetime experience. Here's a wee video from Hillary.
Testimonials for Hillary's teaching:
“Hillary is a kind yet honest manuscript midwife. She encouraged me and helped bring out my best work, in a compassionate manner.”
-Rachel Victoria Rodriguez award-winning Author of Through Georgia's Eyes and Building on Nature: The Life of Antoni Gaudi.
“Hillary is a master teacher and editor. Applying her wisdom and suggestions helped me attract a top agent and sign with her.“
-Leslie Farwell, chapter book writer
Hillary is a dynamic teacher whose expertise and engaging style energize and inspire students. She knows her field and can convey elements of craft with a brevity and accessibility that students find invaluable from the composition stage through the many layers of revision. Her editorial skills are on par with her teaching, which means that writers seek her out and see the fruits of her feedback in their writing and, in many cases, in contracts from publishers. She's an exceptional teacher-editor I wholeheartedly endorse her.
- A LaFaye, Scott O’Dell award-winning author and associate professor of creative writing at Greenville College.
"Hillary’s input has been invaluable to me. I trust her opinion as she has helped me to nurture several “babies” into the marketplace....Her suggestions are right on.... I would recommend her to anyone."
-Sarah Lynn, children’s book author.
Get ready to start working and playing with the bountiful materials in the Chapter Book Alchemist e-course today for a whole year's plus access to a jam packed fabulous course!
Just sign up right here for THE CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMIST EXTRAVAGANZA On-Demand e-course FOR ONLY $297!!!
And now for a week by week peek at what we cover!!
Week 1:
What is a chapter book and why are they important?
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Week 2:
Series or Single Title? Writing each one.
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Week 3:
Writing great chapter book characters.
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Week 4:
Writing great chapter book plots that help sell your story
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Are you up for a delightful adventure at this incredibly low price?
for this fabulous course with the GREAT Price of only $297 It's a brilliant course that might just change your life!
