Online Classes & Workshops for Adults

June 8-July 13, 2020
Crafting the Chapter Book
Acclaimed author Marcie Colleen will introduce you to the world of chapter books and take you through the steps to create your own series that kids will love!

REGISTER EARLY as previous offerings of this class have SOLD OUT. 
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Through studying successful chapter books on the shelf today, the focus of this course will be on the nuts and bolts of shaping your concepts into entertaining, engaging, and salable titles.
This course will have a workshop/critique component as well as weekly lectures and exercises to help build craft. We will also make time each week to discuss the chapter books we’re reading and/or want to recommend to the class. By the end of this course you will have a better grasp of how to take an idea through the complete process of creating a fully-formed, three-dimensional chapter book manuscript and series.
Wednesdays 7-9pm CST
6 weeks
June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, and 13

Fee: $412

Register at: 
https://www.thewritingbarn.com/class/chapter-books-marcie-colleen/
June 29-August 31, 2020
​Writing Children's Picture Books
In this course you'll learn about writing for children and you'll be asked to write and revise five or six picture book manuscripts. There will be an opportunity to read your work in class and to discuss and critique the work of other students. We will discuss the needs of the illustrator, how to approach potential publishers and the adventure of the manuscript once it's been accepted for publication.
This class is almost full.
University of California San Diego Extension

Fee: $325

Register at: https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/writing-childrens-picture-books
October 5-December 6, 2020
​Writing Children's Picture Books
In this course you'll learn about writing for children and you'll be asked to write and revise five or six picture book manuscripts. There will be an opportunity to read your work in class and to discuss and critique the work of other students. We will discuss the needs of the illustrator, how to approach potential publishers and the adventure of the manuscript once it's been accepted for publication.
University of California San Diego Extension

Fee: $325

Register at: ​TBD
October 13-November 24, 2020
The Heart and Humor of Amy Krouse Rosenthal: Using AKR's Body of Work to Enhance Our Own
We all know and love the work of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Spoon, I Wish You More, Dear Girl, Little Pea and more) and while her life may have ended way too soon, her catalog of creative works lives on to inspire. Can we create like Amy–Bravely? Humorously? With heart? How can we shape our days and nights doing our best work?
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In this 6-week class, award-winning children’s author Marcie Colleen (Love, Triangle and Penguinaut!), will guide writers through a deep dive into Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s body of work: her many children’s books, adult memoirs, TED Talks, films, and projects to connect with Amy’s clever wit and love-affirming spirit and bring our own talents, inspired by Amy’s, to the page.
Tuesdays 7-9pm CST
6 weeks:
Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 10, 17, and 24

Fee: $412 

Register at:
https://www.thewritingbarn.com/class/heart-and-humor-of-amy-krouse-rosenthal/

Past Classes:

May 6-June 10, 2020
Crafting the Chapter Book II
The goal of this brand-new Level II course from acclaimed author Marcie Colleen is to help you complete a draft of the first book in your series, as well as continue to develop the premise to take you further into books beyond book one.
Each week’s session will include mini craft lectures, as well critiquing of student manuscripts and a deeper look at chapter books currently on the shelf. The aim is focused work on drafting your book one manuscript to move you closer to The End.
All students will additionally be assigned to small critique groups in which to share work and receive feedback.  Everyone will have the opportunity to have their work read and critiqued by the entire class twice.
Wednesdays 7-9pm CST
6 weeks:
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, and 10

Fee: $412 

Register at:
https://www.thewritingbarn.com/class/crafting-the-chapter-book-ii/
April 8-June 10, 2020
Writing Children's Picture Books
In this course you'll learn about writing for children and you'll be asked to write and revise five or six picture book manuscripts. There will be an opportunity to read your work in class and to discuss and critique the work of other students. We will discuss the needs of the illustrator, how to approach potential publishers and the adventure of the manuscript once it's been accepted for publication.
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SOLD OUT!
​University of California San Diego Extension

Fee: $300

Register at: https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/writing-childrens-picture-books
April 7-May 12, 2020
The Heart and Humor of Amy Krouse Rosenthal: Using AKR's Body of Work to Enhance Our Own
We all know and love the work of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Spoon, I Wish You More, Dear Girl, Little Pea and more) and while her life may have ended way too soon, her catalog of creative works lives on to inspire. Can we create like Amy–Bravely? Humorously? With heart? How can we shape our days and nights doing our best work?
​
In this 6-week class, award-winning children’s author Marcie Colleen (Love, Triangle and Penguinaut!), will guide writers through a deep dive into Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s body of work: her many children’s books, adult memoirs, TED Talks, films, and projects to connect with Amy’s clever wit and love-affirming spirit and bring our own talents, inspired by Amy’s, to the page.
SOLD OUT!
​Wednesdays 7-9pm CST
6 weeks:
April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12

Fee: $412 

Register at:
https://www.thewritingbarn.com/class/the-heart-and-humor-of-amy-krouse-rosenthal-using-akrs-body-of-work-to-enhance-our-own/
February 26 - April 1, 2020
Crafting the Chapter Book
Acclaimed author Marcie Colleen will introduce you to the world of chapter books and take you through the steps to create your own series that kids will love!

REGISTER EARLY as previous offerings of this class have SOLD OUT. 
​
Through studying successful chapter books on the shelf today, the focus of this course will be on the nuts and bolts of shaping your concepts into entertaining, engaging, and salable titles.
This course will have a workshop/critique component as well as weekly lectures and exercises to help build craft. We will also make time each week to discuss the chapter books we’re reading and/or want to recommend to the class. By the end of this course you will have a better grasp of how to take an idea through the complete process of creating a fully-formed, three-dimensional chapter book manuscript and series.
Wednesdays 7-9pm CST
6 weeks
Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1

Fee: $412

Register at: www.thewritingbarn.com/class/chapter-books-marcie-colleen/