Advanced Picture Books, with Nicole Fox

April 16th, 2025 - May 9th, 2025

with Nicole Fox

Group full

You'll submit your 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. In addition, the editor will lead a group discussion in the group workspace.

Our goal with these events is to help writers strengthen the project submitted and to push their storytelling craft.

<p>You may register for one picture book workshop in spring/summer season.</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. (up to 1 spot available for this category)

Focus: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…

Group size: 6 writers

Submissions: <p>Submit one fiction picture book under 900 words or one nonfiction book under 1550 words including any backmatter (if your backmatter is longer, you may cut it short or use headers to summarize content).</p><p><span style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">Changes and Withdrawals Policy:&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Fee

Members: $145; Non-members: $175

About Nicole Fox

Nicole Fox (she/her/hers) is an editor at RISE x Penguin Workshop, where she develops purpose-driven board and picture books for children aged 0-5. Originally from Mexico City, Nicole holds a BA in English Literature from St. Edward’s University and is a Denver Publishing Institute graduate. Before joining RISE, she worked in advertising at Third Ear, adult publishing at Greenleaf Book Group and A Strange Object, and worked on preschool children’s books at Simon & Schuster. She enjoys rock climbing, plant care, and long walks with her husband, Gary, and their two schnauzers, Gatsby and Georgie.

Schedule:

  • Wed, Apr 16th - Group starts; submissions due
  • Wed, May 7th - Critiques due
  • Wed, May 14th, 4-5:45pm ET - Debrief call  
  • Mon, May 19th - Group closes