Advanced Picture Books (Fiction), with Kristie Choi
September 19th, 2024 - October 21st, 2024
with Kristie Choi
You'll submit your fiction picture book at the group start, then spend the next weeks critiquing peer stories. The editor will submit their notes near the critique deadline. After critiques are complete, we host a live group debrief over Zoom, in which each writer gets individual time with the editor to dig into feedback, brainstorm next steps, and discuss any writing questions.
Our goal with these events is to help writers strengthen the project submitted and to push their storytelling craft.
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e7540f32-7fff-aad2-bbae-d7ce5b5cb9c0"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">You may participate in up to one picture book workshop in fall season (includes workshops with Aug 15-Dec 1 start dates. </span></span><br></p>
Notes
Who this workshop is for: This workshop is an advanced group. You must be an Inked Voices member, and you must meet one of the following for this advanced group: 1) picture book traditionally published or under contract; 2) agented (or previously agented in the past 3 years); or 3) querying and getting requests for additional PB manuscripts. (limited spots available for this category)
Focus: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction
Group size: 9 writers
Submissions: <p>Submit one fiction picture book under 900 words.</p><p><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">Changes and Withdrawals Policy: </span></p><ul><li>2 months or more ahead of a workshop start: you will be credited the full amount of the workshop, less a $20 change fee.</li><li>Under 2 months to 14 days ahead of a workshop start: If we are able to replace you, you will be credited for the full workshop price less a $20 change fee. If we can't replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop cost. </li><li>Withdrawals within 14 days of a workshop start: If we can replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop price. If we cannot replace you, you will not receive a credit. Your fee will go towards our workshops and scholarships. </li></ul>
Fee
Members: $123; Non-members: $160
About Kristie Choi
Kristie Choi has worked with NYT-bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators, and the books she’s edited have received critical acclaim, awards, and starred reviews from major trade publications. Kristie is acquiring for a range of fiction and select nonfiction and loves working on everything from young adult, middle grade, graphic novels (early reader, MG, and YA), to picture books. Kristie is looking for stories that have an original and timeless feel that young readers of all backgrounds can get lost in and feel seen in. Kristie has been a lifelong detective of sorts and loves reading about everything from fantasy and mystery/thrillers written with beautiful prose to coming-of-age tales of characters discovering the secrets of the universe. In her spare time, she loves exploring the hiking trails and hot springs around Denver where she’s based, rock climbing, and listening to true crime podcasts. Find her on Twitter/IG @MinjiPatterson.
Schedule:
Thurs, Sept 19 - Submissions due Thurs, Oct 10 - Critiques due Thurs, Oct 17, 3-5:15pm ET - Debrief call Mon, Oct 21 - Group closes