The Children's Book Academy knows you're brimming with giggles and heart—and we're here to help you turn your laughs loose and share them with the world while also touching reader's hearts. This bundle includes THREE fantastic resources, including one full 5-week course and two masterclasses, to help you infuse humor and/or heart into your children's books!
Plus, when you sign up, you can get 50% off a 1-hour workshop critique session with Dr. Mira for just $200. Get the offer on your order confirmation page when you purchase the bundle!
#1: Let's Get Funny, Writing Humor For Kids is a fun-filled guide to all things zany, quirky and comical. Maybe you prefer dark humor, suspense and deeper story lines— humor has a place there as well. In fact, all areas of children's books could do well with some light relief here and there. This 5-week course is JAM PACKED with tips, worksheets and videos! And you can get started at any time! Even if you are a dead serious writer, learning to add humor is a skill like any other; once you learn how to do it, you can switch it up over and over again forever. We’d love to teach you how.
#2: Masterclass: Making Unusual Picture Books: Discover the art of crafting extraordinary picture books! Join editor Sandra Sutter, agent Kaitlyn Sanchez, Dr. Mira Reisberg, and publisher Helen H. Wu for an immersive journey into creativity, innovation, and storytelling magic. Enroll now and bring your unique stories to life Making Original Picture Books. You'll learn to create unusual or innovative characters, plots, and structures!
The five topics you'll learn about are:
1. Unusual Characters 2. Unusual Plots - how you lead your reader from the beginning to the end no matter what genre 3. Unusual Illustrations 4. Unusual Concepts 5. Unusual Structures - similar to plot but also includes physical structure
#3: Masterclass: Never a Dull Moment: Embark on an unforgettable journey of creativity with fabulous illustrators Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, amazing agent Kaitlyn Sanchez, and KidLit Whisperer Dr. Mira Reisberg in our masterclass! From writing to artwork, discover endless inspiration and infuse your KidLit projects with excitement. Join us now for an exhilarating adventure into creating Excitement in Stories & Art. Learn how to beat writer's or artist's block and keep things exciting in your books!
BONUS CONTENT: Worksheet: Integrating Emotions into Your Story Handout: Emotion Families Recording: Humor & Heart Workshop with Heather Cashman of Storm Literary Agency