HOW: Manuscript CPR
with Morgan Iverson
Available spots
Service Description
*This workshop is included with your WIFYR conference registration. Please only sign up if you have paid for the June 2026 Conference. Tired of rejection letters that don’t give you anything concrete to work on? Feel like there’s a gap in the level of writing between your manuscript and published books, but don’t know how to cross it? Join the club! I’ve been there, too. In this H.O.W., we’ll talk about the lesser-known tips and tricks that make your writing stand out in the slush pile. I didn’t learn these until my book got accepted and I started working with my editor. Now, you get to try them out for yourself! In this case, it’s the “little” details that make all the difference. Come prepared with any questions you might have and (optional) a page from your WIP. The second half of this class will be designed live based around what you—yes, you—need to get out of it! (And just like my class last year, there will be homemade toffee and a new baby penguin.) HOWs (Hands-On Workshops) are 1.5-hour, more in-depth classes during the afternoon breakout hours.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We understand not all circumstances can be anticipated. However, our faculty and staff put in a considerable amount of time critiquing registrants’ manuscripts and organizing Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers long before the conference begins. All refund requests must be made in writing. Please email carolloveswifyr@gmail.com to make the request. WIFYR Handling Fee Rates January = 20% February = 20% March = 25% April = 50% After May 1 = No refund Morning Class Deposit Refunds: If you make a deposit on a class and decide to withdraw, there will be a $200 non-refundable fee. Payment Plans: JANUARY & FEBRUARY ONLY! If you sign up by January 31, you can take advantage of a 4-month payment plan, and if you sign up by February 28, you can have a 3-month payment plan. Subsequent payments will be made by February 15 (if you sign up in January), March 15, and April 15 (final payment). Late payments may result in losing your spot in the class and a partial refund (see refund policy). Please only use this option if you're confident you are able to pay on time and in full by April 15, 2026.