Who is the star of your story? This workshop will help you understand what makes picture books so special and how you can write your own. You’ll learn how to develop a picture-book character from scratch and take them on an adventure. We’ll read modern picture books like Hortense and the Shadow, Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers, and Rot: The Cutest in the World. Then we’ll experiment with writing prompts, brainstorm, problem solve, and cheer each other on, as we create our own book magic.
You can come to class knowing nothing about children’s literature and leave with confidence and fresh ideas. Each session will include an opportunity to learn, play, write together, and to get feedback on your WIP if you have one. By the end, you can expect to have a strong framework for writing a picture-book manuscript and a clear understanding of the publishing process. You’ll leave feeling energized and inspired in new ways.
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: Optional
• Workshopping Drafts: Optional
Heidi Fiedler is a writer, editor, and creative coach. She writes books for kids and essays for grown ups. She’s the author of the book Quickening: The Art of Being a Creative Mother, which is available at helloheidifiedler.com. You can find her on Instagram and on Substack @heidifiedler.
"Heidi was a delight, and had such great examples of picture books to show us. Her workbook was super helpful!"
"Heidi was wonderful! Children's books are an entirely new genre to me as a writer, and I learned so much about how they 'tick' and left inspired to try my hand at one!"
