Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Workshop

UPDATES (2011 pages in progress): Our October 7-9, 2011 event includes whole-novel critiques
by editor and agent, plus open critique clinics. Adjunct teen workshop adds savvy feedback. Inquire!

“I loved that participants had previously read each other’s manuscripts,
and offered valuable critiques.” — Erin Clarke; Senior Editor,
Knopf/Random House Children’s Books

HOME STUDY DIRECTORY
Based on our weekend themes

Enhance your novel—link to these stimulating tips and assignments!

2010: The Novelist’s Toolkit: Architecture, Archetypes, and Arcs

2009: Vision and Voice: Make Yours Distinctive

2008: Epiphanies and Endings: Bring Your Story Arc Full Circle

2007: Subplots and Secondary Characters

For a taste of each savory theme (highlights and exercises), click here.

“Every scene should have complication or transformation.”
— Kathy Dawson; editor, Harcourt Children’s Books

HEADS UP! Our 15 openings fill fast. For maximum critique options and lowest fees at our October 7-9, 2011 workshop, inquire early. T(w)een workshops (Jan., Oct.): click here!

Meanwhile, don’t miss our exclusive faculty interviews; read about our innovative masterclass critique clinics and peruse our full weekend schedule. For more information, contact Nancy Sondel—a Children’s Book Insider contributing editor and the workshop’s founding director.