Get insight into the children’s publishing industry’s health and sales forecasts
Learn how writers and illustrators work with publishers
Review how to work as a writer during an era of AI, social media, and book bans
Get an overview of submissions and acquisitions
About this course:
Join veteran editor and award-winning author Deborah Halverson for an insider’s look at children’s book publishing in 2024 and beyond. Understand the factors influencing the industry’s health, sales, and work environment, including AI, book banning, social media and book discovery, diversity efforts, submissions and acquisitions, and more. Includes Q-and-A and a handout.
Enrollment open only to WP NOW members. Internet access required.
Session led by special guest Deborah Halverson, award-winning author of Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies and Writing New Adult Fiction, as well as numerous teen novels, books in a series for struggling readers, and a picture book. Formerly an editor at Harcourt Children's Books and now a freelance editor specializing in picture books and Young Adult/Middle Grade fiction and nonfiction, Deborah has been working with authors — bestsellers, veterans, debut, and aspiring — for twenty-five years. She is also the founder of the popular writers’ advice site DearEditor.com and serves on the advisory board for the UC San Diego Extension “Children’s Book Writing and Illustrating” certificate program. For more on Deborah Halverson, visit her website DeborahHalverson.com or connect with Deborah on your social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/deborahhalverson
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Nov 16, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Contact Us
Speak to a student advisor. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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