Picture Book Workshop
With Carolyn Fisher
Available spots
Service Description
Early Bird Cost: $605* After March 15th: $655 Learn to write or illustrate children’s picture books! Join artist-author Carolyn Fisher for a five-day workshop on writing and illustrating children’s books. Whether you’re a writer or an illustrator, a newbie or a professional, we’ll dig into the business of books in this info-packed course. Work on your own story or illustration that you bring from home or create a new project in class. Ask questions about writing stories, making storyboards, submissions, portfolios and more. You’ll end up with a draft of your very own children’s project, and learn how professionals pitch their books to publishers or agents. This class is for: •writers who don't illustrate •or artists who don't write •or writer-illustrators who want to explore both writing and illustration •or emerging writers or illustrators who have never written a story before •or seasoned writers or illustrators who already have books published All are welcome! *JANUARY ONLY! If you sign up by January 31, you can take advantage of a 4-month payment plan. Subsequent payments will be made by February 15, 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, 2025.
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 ONLY! If you sign up by January 31, you can take advantage of a 4-month payment plan. Subsequent payments will be made by February 15, March 15, and April 15 (final payment). Late payments may result in losing your spot in the class. Please only use this option if you're confident you are able to pay on time and in full by April 15, 2025.