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Middle Grade Novels are magical AND hot so Hillary Homzie and Mira Reisberg created a course to help open those doors with great bonuses and even better opportunities. There is so much packed into this course to help both new and experienced writers! This course will give you a huge edge in your writing career. INSTANT ACCESS.​ Find out more here!

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Mastering Graphic Novels is coming to you live May 2022! If you've ever wanted to create graphic novels, this is the course you have been waiting for! Imagine many conferences and many courses rolled into one learning smorgasbord with Editor/AD Mira Reisberg, Graphic Novelist Aron Nels Steinke and a week each with art director Andrea Miller, illustrator Larissa Marantz, graphic novelist Dave Roman, and a mystery acquiring editor!
Find out more here!
Middle Grade Novels are magical AND hot so Hillary Homzie and Mira Reisberg created a course to help open those doors with great bonuses and even better opportunities. There is so much packed into this course to help both new and experienced writers! This course will give you a huge edge in your writing career. INSTANT ACCESS.​ Find out more here!
Calling All Jokers, Funny Men, Women & Straight up Silly Folks! The Children's Book Academy knows you're brimming with giggles --and we're here to help you turn your laughs loose and share them with the world. This course is a fun-filled guide to all things zany, quirky and comical. INSTANT ACCESS. Find out more here!
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Editors are always looking for great character-driven picture books. But what are they, why are they important, and how do you write them? Find out with Marsha Diane Arnold and Dr. Mira Reisberg today! INSTANT ACCESS.  Find out more here! 
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Co-taught by Hillary Homzie and Dr. Mira Reisberg, learn to write a popular novel for 6-9 year olds in five fun, empowering weeks.  Get started now with INSTANT ACCESS. Find out more here!
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In this mini course, you'll learn what board books are, who is publishing them, what kinds of language to use, some of the many topics that are of interest to this age group, and how to illustrate them. You will learn lots about this delightful and adorable niche market.​ ​INSTANT ACCESS.  Find out more here!
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Kelly Delaney Editor at Random House Knopf and Dr. Mira Reisberg Acquiring Editor and Art Director at Clear Fork/Spork walk you through Character, Emotion and Action--the three integral aspects of children's books that create interest and hook the reader. ​ INSTANT ACCESS.​  Find out more here!
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Successfully self-publish quality books using Kickstarter funding to become an indie author (or illustrator) in this interactive course with Jed Alexander. Find out more here!
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 The course that will teach you how to use Scrivener, the professional writer's go-to tool for writing and organizing your many drafts, related websites, related images, submissions records and so much more all in one handy dandy place!! 
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INSTANT ACCESS. Find out more here!
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Amy Fitzgerald knows what makes parents and children laugh. Learn her techniques in this easy peasy workinar (that's a workshop + webinar) that you can finish in no time from the comfort of your own home! INSTANT ACCESS. ​​Find out more here!
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Also available as part of our Writer's Bundle, this is a Workinar on Rhythm, Pacing and Page Turns that keep your readers excited for what's to come and create an environment that is interactive and stimulating with HMH AD Andrea Miller and Mira Reisberg. INSTANT ACCESS. Find out more here!
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Kelly Delaney Editor at Random House Knopf and Dr. Mira Reisberg Acquiring Editor and Art Director at Clear Fork/Spork share the secrets of creating emotional environments in your stories. Within this workinar you'll learn all you need to know to create truly compelling KidLit. ​​Find out more here!
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Time and time again, you'll hear editors and agents talk about how they are looking for a strong writer's voice or that the submission wasn't quite it because the character's needed stronger voices. Strong voice can be an elusive and abstract thing. Let Kelly Delaney and Mira Reisberg show you how to use voice in powerful ways. Find out more here!
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Also available as part of our Illustrator's Bundle, this course was created to share the secrets of writers and illustrators who have learned from classic literature, fine art, current events, and pop culture, in order to write or illustrate their own contemporary children's books that engage editors, art directors, and agents. Find out more here!
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Are you one of the many who has struggled writing a winning pitch or cover letter? Perhaps you'd just like to better understand the brief art of writing pitches to participate in Twitter pitch parties where many writers have found their agents or editors? Find out more here!
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This amazing collection of courses includes: Rules to Break to Make Your Picture Book, Creating Irresistible Humor, 3 Top Techniques for Kid's Book Writers and Illustrators,  Master Social Media, The Writer's Trifecta, Create Awesome Author Illustrator Websites with Weebly, Writing with Emotion, and Developing Your Writer's and Your Character's Voice(s). INSTANT ACCESS. Find out more here!
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This course is now over. Join our Community to get notified when the next class starts! The Craft and Business of Writing Children's Picture Books has helped MANY students get contract offers and/or dream agents. Imagine many conferences and many courses rolled into one learning smorgasbord with Editor/AD Mira Reisberg,  Literary Agent Charlotte Wegner and Editor-In-Chief Frances Gilbert! Find out more here!
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  • Home
    • THOH KidLit Creative Retreat
  • WRITING
    • Craft & Business of Writing Childrens Picture Books
    • The Chapter Book Alchemist
    • New!! Middle Grade Mastery Instant Access
    • Mastering Graphic Novels
    • 2022 Kidlit Palooza >
      • 2022 Palooza Program
      • 2022 Palooza Faculty
  • ILLUSTRATION
    • NEW!! Craft & Business of Illustrating Children's Books Instant Access
    • Never a Dull Moment Workshop
  • TECH
  • About Us
    • Why Us?
    • Meet the Faculty, Lives & GT Judges
    • Testimonials
    • Books by Students
    • Our Bookshop
    • As Seen In
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Blogfish
  • MN Course Access
  • Community
    • Our Bookshop
    • Come Play With Us!
    • Resources
    • Course Scholarships >
      • Yuyi Morales Picture Book Scholarship
      • Andrea Davis Pinkney MG CB Mastery Scholarship
      • Rafael Lopez Illustrating Childrens Books Scholarships
      • Larissa Marantz Merit & Need Scholarship