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SUMMARY:Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session One!
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn-person 5-Day/4-Night Workshop and Retreat \nGet away for five days at our Summer Camp for fiction and nonfiction storytellers who are looking for inspiration\, guidance\, mentorship\, community\, fun\, creativity\, and…a place to dream! \nAt Boyds Mills\, “summer camp” is different than S’mores by the fire and hiking in the woods. (Though we do that\, too.) \nOur Summer Camp is a time to find the kind of encouragement for your stories that only a generous mentor can provide. Here you’ll find: inspiration and support; a community that understands the long process of turning dreams into books for children; small group and one-to-one guidance to fine-tune your stories\, all while you have some fun. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThis is an in-person workshop at our Retreat Center with hands-on sessions\, mentorship\, and ample time for independent work\, meeting informally with fellow creatives\, and resting.\nLodging and meals are included.\nBegins with dinner 5:30pm Eastern on Wednesday\, July 8\nEnds with lunch on Sunday\, July 12\nPre-retreat Zoom to answer questions about submissions and discuss our summer camp community will be held on Monday\, June 1 at 12 noon Eastern (this will be recorded for those who cannot attend live).\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“I was matched with just the right mentor for me. Her background and passions matched mine\, and she helped me see possibilities that I hadn’t been able to see on my own.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The faculty were not only very knowledgeable but warm and generous. Very high-quality faculty! My mentor was really helpful and encouraging and helped me to see approaches for my idea that I couldn’t have seen myself.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The faculty were engaged\, generous with their time and wisdom\, and human. It was really refreshing/important that many of them not only presented but also participated in various parts of the camp; that sent a great “we are all learning\, all journeying together” message.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“As a newcomer to writing for children\, I can’t tell you how it felt to be welcomed into community and truly experience belonging and acceptance as a person in the early stages of writing. \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Workshop?\nThis five-day\, in-person summer camp is centered on mentorship\, inspiration\, and community with: \n\nopportunities for learning and interaction;\nample self-paced time to make progress on a project and/or play with your creativity;\nand feedback that includes 1:1 mentorship with your faculty reader at the beginning and end of the program\, facilitated peer discussions\, plus informal feedback throughout.\n\nMornings will be structured around lectures and meetings with fellow creatives (including your faculty reader and small groups). Afternoons will be for independent writing\, drawing\, and revising\, as well as fiction\, nonfiction\, illustration\, and publishing sessions (with hands-on exercises). \nYou will: \n\nTake in educational and inspirational keynotes by our faculty. These will refresh your passion for the craft of writing and motivate you to keep going.\nParticipate in breakout sessions with tracks in fiction\, nonfiction\, illustration\, and getting started as a professional writer.\nExplore storytelling through a range of topics\, including nonfiction\, fiction\, poetry\, and more!\nReceive guidance on how to submit manuscripts and proposals to publishers and/or agents.\nWork one-to-one with faculty on a project of your choice. Faculty reader/attendee pairings will be made thoughtfully according to your work and your goals. (Turning your submission in by June 8\, 2026 allows us to make this pairing.)\nParticipate in small group discussions with a thoughtfully chosen group of fellow attendees. This small group style is designed to help you lead a discussion of your work with other creatives\, assisted by a workshop facilitator. Storytellers can share the same project they are using with their faculty mentor\, or a new project.\nHave ample free writing time so that you can dream and work on your own projects. Summer camp includes time for retreat\, mentorship\, and inspiration!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This Workshop is a Great Fit If…\n\nYou’re new to writing and/or illustrating for children and/or teens. You’ll get 1:1 feedback that will help you look at your work-in-progress in a new way\, and have time to make significant progress on your project(s).\nYou have an in-progress or finished manuscript and would like feedback. Your faculty reader will give you feedback\, answer questions\, and support you in setting goals. Your peer group can help you consider your revision goals and plans.\nYou’re an experienced writer and/or illustrator who is curious about how to get started in children’s publishing. You will find out about the children’s market and meet fellow storytellers passionate about bringing stories to kids and teens.\nYou need a jolt of creativity or a reminder of purpose. Summer Camp can be about getting work done if you want it to be\, but it can also be about renewing your spark and purpose in writing for kids and teens.\nYou’d appreciate some retreat time. This course has plenty of built-in time to write\, doodle\, or dream–whatever you need.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Detailed Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern Time.  Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Retreat Schedule Overview\n				Daily Schedule \nMornings will be structured around lectures and meetings with fellow creatives (including your faculty reader and small groups). \nAfternoons will be for independent work and revising\, as well as fiction\, nonfiction\, illustration\, and publishing sessions (with hands-on exercises). \nMentorship and Feedback \nYour faculty mentor will provide written feedback on your submission and you’ll discuss this feedback during your 1:1 meetings at the beginning of the program. At the end of the program\, you will have a chance to “check-in” with your reader and discuss plans for moving forward with your project(s). During the workshop\, there will also be informal moments to meet and discuss your work with attendees and faculty apart from your faculty mentor. \nYour peer group discussions put you in control of leading the conversation to gain what you need most to move forward with your revision (and/or completion) of your story. Our feedback sessions offer you support\, and give you space to ask questions to help problem-solve\, brainstorm new ideas\, and work through challenges. All peer group discussions have an engaged facilitator to keep the conversation focused\, keep time\, and most importantly\, build a safe environment for sharing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pre-Workshop\n				\nYou will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives\, engage in Highlights Foundation related resources (including our Community Standards)\, and view submission details related to this course.\nMonday\, June 1 at 12pm (noon) Eastern: Pre-retreat Zoom to answer questions about submissions and discuss our summer camp community. (This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.)\nSubmission deadline: before the workshop\, preferably by June 8\, 2026.\n\nPicture book writerscan submit one full picture book manuscript of up to 1\,200 words. This submission should also contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nThose writing longer nonfiction or fiction can submit up to 2\,500 words from a current work in progress for their faculty reader. This submission should contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, a summary of the complete project arc if you know it\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nIllustrators can submit one full picture book manuscript (up to 1\,200 words)\, or a digital link to your portfolio of images\, or up to 5 pages of a longer piece of illustrated fiction or nonfiction (including a graphic novel). The submission should also include a cover letter including specific questions that you have for your faculty reader.)\nIf you are between projects or just starting out\, you can submit a book proposal with a short writing sample or a one-page list of ideas you are considering as a full-length project. This submission should also contain a cover letter.\nIn addition to submitting one of the above choices to your faculty reader\, you will submit pages for your peer groups. These submissions can be from the same work-in-progress given to your faculty reader\, or a new project altogether (please follow the same length guidelines and cover letter requests).\nSubmissions are due June 8\, 2026 to allow ample time for readers to take in your story.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 1: Wednesday\, July 8\n				\n3pm – 5pm Eastern: Arrival and check in.\n5:30pm: Appetizers & Dinner\nFollowing dinner: Opening & Welcome Activity with Alex Villasante\n\nFollowed by meeting with your faculty mentor for informal introductions.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 2: Thursday\, July 9\n				Morning: \n\nBreakfast\nKeynote with Heidi Stemple\n1:1 Meetings with Faculty Reader (retreat time for those not in meetings)\n\nOptional Writing Prompt\n\n\n\nAfternoon: \n\nLunch\nFree writing time\nBreakout Sessions (Your choice of topic\, with themes of Fiction\, Nonfiction\, or Getting Started as a Professional Writer. [Session titles coming soon.]  Select one live\, with access to a recording of the session you miss.)\n\nWith Valerie Bolling\nWith Kat Yeh\n\n\n\nEvening: \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nAfter Dinner: Informal fireside chat\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 3: Friday\, July 10\n				Morning: \n\nBreakfast\nKeynote with Kat Yeh\nSmall Group Meeting #1 (retreat time for those not in meetings)\n\nWith Alison Green Myers\nWith Emily Rosenthal\n\n\n\nAfternoon: \n\nLunch\nFree writing time\nBreakout Sessions (Your choice of topic\, with themes of Fiction\, Nonfiction\, or Getting Started as a Professional Writer. [Session titles coming soon.]  Select one live\, with access to a recording of the session you miss.)\n\nWith Heidi Stemple\nWith Daria Peoples\n\n\n\nEvening: \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nAfter Dinner: Hands on Session with Katie Mazeika\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 4: Saturday\, July 11\n				Morning: \n\nBreakfast\nKeynote with Valerie Bolling\nSmall Group Meeting #2 (retreat time for those not in meetings)\n\nWith Alison Green Myers\nWith Emily Rosenthal\n\n\n\nAfternoon: \n\nLunch\nFree writing time\nBreakout Sessions (Your choice of topic\, with themes of Fiction\, Nonfiction\, or Getting Started as a Professional Writer. [Session titles coming soon.]  Select one live\, with access to a recording of the session you miss.)\n\nwith Katie Mazeika\nWith Alex Villasante\n\n\n\nEvening: \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nFinal Mentor Meetings: Part One\nAfter Dinner: Open Mic on the Patio (weather permitting)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 5: Sunday\, July 12\n				Morning \n\nBreakfast\nFinal Mentor Meetings: Part Two (writing and packing time for those not in meetings)\n\nOptional closing writing prompt\n\n\nClosing keynote with Daria Peoples\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch and farewells\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Previous Breakout Topics and Keynotes\n				Note: Breakout topics and keynotes are still being developed by faculty. Past Summer Camp session topics have included: \n\nConfessions of a Slow Writer\nChecking Boxes: Identity and Bringing Yourself to Your Stories\nEducator to Author: Creating Entry Points for Complex Topics\nDream\, Dare\, Do—Writing Takes Vision\, Courage\, and Energy\, Each to the Fullest\nCreating a Sense of Belonging in Your Stories for Kids\nTelling the Stories that Only YOU Can Tell\nWaking the Inner Voice: It’s Time\nPicture Book as an Act of Mischief: Bringing the Right Voice & the Right Play to a Picture Book\nPropulsive Language: Making Stories MOVE\nWriting is Re-writing: Maximizing Revision\nBeginnings & Endings: Pathways to the Reader’s Mind & Heart\, & Gaining Welcome Entrance\nLiterature\, Lessons\, and Life: How the Desire to Write One Good Sentence Pursued Me\nJUST Fiction: Writing Race\, Culture\, and Power in Children’s Books\nSubmission Basics: How to Start and End Your Query Letter\nThe Importance of the Page Turn\nWhat I Really Want to Write About: Finding Stories That Matter\nEducational Writing & Work-for-Hire (and everything in-between!)\nThe Poetry of Facts\nGathering Native Voices: WOW Readers with Meaningful Sentences\nand many\, many more!\n\n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				Feedback Expected\nGuidance and mentorship will be offered in two ways\, both through our faculty readers and in your facilitated peer group. Our feedback sessions offer you support\, and give you space to ask questions to help problem-solve\, brainstorm new ideas\, and work through challenges. You will receive comprehensive submission details closer to the start of Summer Camp. \n\nPicture book writers can submit one full picture book manuscript of up to 1\,200 words. This submission should also contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nThose writing longer nonfiction or fiction can submit up to 2\,500 words from a current work in progress for their faculty reader. This submission should contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, a summary of the complete project arc if you know it\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nIllustrators can submit one full picture book manuscript (up to 1\,200 words)\, or a digital link to your portfolio of images\, or up to 5 pages of a longer piece of illustrated fiction or nonfiction (including a graphic novel). The submission should also include a cover letter including specific questions that you have for your faculty reader.)\nIf you are between projects or just starting out\, you can submit a book proposal with a short writing sample or a one-page list of ideas you are considering as a full-length project. This submission should also contain a cover letter.\nIn addition to submitting one of the above choices to your faculty reader\, you will submit pages for your peer groups. These submissions can be from the same work-in-progress given to your faculty reader\, or a new project altogether (please follow the same length guidelines and cover letter requests).\nSubmissions are due June 8\, 2026 to allow ample time for readers to take in your story.\n\nNOTE: What if I don’t have anything to submit at this time? Read our guide to learn more. You can also learn more about feedback and critique here.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Commitment is Expected During the Retreat? \n				As an in-person event at our Retreat Center\, you’ll have a chance to step away from everyday life to experience the workshop. We build in breaks and independent time so you have space for your personal needs. While we encourage participation in all group events\, we know that as an adult learner you can decide if you need more time to yourself. Please let someone from our staff or faculty know if you plan to step away from group activities. \nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Retreat Support Our Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Creating for children and teens is often referred to as a labor of love. It is rewarding work because your stories can have a big impact on the lives of children\, and it is hard work. This summer camp will offer support\, motivation\, reassurance\, and sense of community from fellow creators who share your passion. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Retreat? \n				You will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives and engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards)\, prior to the event.
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/summer-camp-for-writers-and-illustrators-session-one/
LOCATION:Boyds Mills Campus\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Voices,Chapter Books and Early Readers,friend50,Graphic Novels,Illustration,In-Person,Jewish Voices,Latinx Voices,Minds & Bodies,Nonfiction,Novels,Novels in Verse,Picture Books,Poetry,Summer Camps,The Business of Publishing
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session Two!
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn-person 5-Day/4-Night Workshop and Retreat \nGet away for five days at our Summer Camp for fiction and nonfiction storytellers who are looking for inspiration\, guidance\, mentorship\, community\, fun\, creativity\, and…a place to dream! \nAt Boyds Mills\, “summer camp” is different than S’mores by the fire and hiking in the woods. (Though we do that\, too.) \nOur Summer Camp is a time to find the kind of encouragement for your stories that only a generous mentor can provide. Here you’ll find: inspiration and support; a community that understands the long process of turning dreams into books for children; small group and one-to-one guidance to fine-tune your stories\, all while you have some fun. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThis is an in-person workshop at our Retreat Center with hands-on sessions\, mentorship\, and ample time for independent work\, meeting informally with fellow creatives\, and resting.\nLodging and meals are included.\nBegins with dinner 5:30pm Eastern on Sunday\, July 12\nEnds with lunch on Thursday\, July 16\nPre-retreat Zoom to answer questions about submissions and discuss our summer camp community will be held on Monday\, June 1 at 12 noon Eastern (this will be recorded for those who cannot attend live).\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“I was matched with just the right mentor for me. Her background and passions matched mine\, and she helped me see possibilities that I hadn’t been able to see on my own.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The faculty were not only very knowledgeable but warm and generous. Very high-quality faculty! My mentor was really helpful and encouraging and helped me to see approaches for my idea that I couldn’t have seen myself.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The faculty were engaged\, generous with their time and wisdom\, and human. It was really refreshing/important that many of them not only presented but also participated in various parts of the camp; that sent a great “we are all learning\, all journeying together” message.  \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“As a newcomer to writing for children\, I can’t tell you how it felt to be welcomed into community and truly experience belonging and acceptance as a person in the early stages of writing.  \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Workshop?\nThis five-day\, in-person summer camp is centered on mentorship\, inspiration\, and community with: \n\nopportunities for learning and interaction;\nample self-paced time to make progress on a project and/or play with your creativity;\nand feedback that includes 1:1 mentorship with your faculty reader at the beginning and end of the program\, facilitated peer discussions\, plus informal feedback throughout.\n\nMornings will be structured around lectures and meetings with fellow creatives (including your faculty reader and small groups). Afternoons will be for independent writing\, drawing\, and revising\, as well as fiction\, nonfiction\, illustration\, and publishing sessions (with hands-on exercises). \nYou will: \n\nTake in educational and inspirational keynotes by our faculty. These will refresh your passion for the craft of writing and motivate you to keep going.\nParticipate in breakout sessions with tracks in fiction\, nonfiction\, illustration\, and getting started as a professional writer.\nExplore storytelling through a range of topics\, including nonfiction\, fiction\, poetry\, and more!\nReceive guidance on how to submit manuscripts and proposals to publishers and/or agents.\nWork one-to-one with faculty on a project of your choice. Faculty reader/attendee pairings will be made thoughtfully according to your work and your goals. (Turning your submission in by June 8\, 2026 allows us to make this pairing.)\nParticipate in small group discussions with a thoughtfully chosen group of fellow attendees. This small group style is designed to help you lead a discussion of your work with other creatives\, assisted by a workshop facilitator. Storytellers can share the same project they are using with their faculty mentor\, or a new project.\nHave ample free writing time so that you can dream and work on your own projects. Summer camp includes time for retreat\, mentorship\, and inspiration!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This Workshop is a Great Fit If…\n\nYou’re new to writing and/or illustrating for children and/or teens. You’ll get 1:1 feedback that will help you look at your work-in-progress in a new way\, and have time to make significant progress on your project(s).\nYou have an in-progress or finished manuscript and would like feedback. Your faculty reader will give you feedback\, answer questions\, and support you in setting goals. Your peer group can help you consider your revision goals and plans.\nYou’re an experienced writer and/or illustrator who is curious about how to get started in children’s publishing. You will find out about the children’s market and meet fellow storytellers passionate about bringing stories to kids and teens.\nYou need a jolt of creativity or a reminder of purpose. Summer Camp can be about getting work done if you want it to be\, but it can also be about renewing your spark and purpose in writing for kids and teens.\nYou’d appreciate some retreat time. This course has plenty of built-in time to write\, doodle\, or dream–whatever you need.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Detailed Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern Time.  Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Retreat Schedule Overview\n				Daily Schedule \nMornings will be structured around lectures and meetings with fellow creatives (including your faculty reader and small groups). \nAfternoons will be for independent work and revising\, as well as fiction\, nonfiction\, illustration\, and publishing sessions (with hands-on exercises). \nMentorship and Feedback \nYour faculty mentor will provide written feedback on your submission and you’ll discuss this feedback during your 1:1 meetings at the beginning of the program. At the end of the program\, you will have a chance to “check-in” with your reader and discuss plans for moving forward with your project(s). During the workshop\, there will also be informal moments to meet and discuss your work with attendees and faculty apart from your faculty mentor. \nYour peer group discussions put you in control of leading the conversation to gain what you need most to move forward with your revision (and/or completion) of your story. Our feedback sessions offer you support\, and give you space to ask questions to help problem-solve\, brainstorm new ideas\, and work through challenges. All peer group discussions have an engaged facilitator to keep the conversation focused\, keep time\, and most importantly\, build a safe environment for sharing. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pre-Workshop\n				\nYou will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives\, engage in Highlights Foundation related resources (including our Community Standards)\, and view submission details related to this course.\nMonday\, June 1 at 12pm (noon) Eastern: Pre-retreat Zoom to answer questions about submissions and discuss our summer camp community. (This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.)\nSubmission deadline: before the workshop\, preferably by June 8\, 2026.\n\nPicture book writers can submit one full picture book manuscript of up to 1\,200 words. This submission should also contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nThose writing longer nonfiction or fiction can submit up to 2\,500 words from a current work in progress for their faculty reader. This submission should contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, a summary of the complete project arc if you know it\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nIllustrators can submit one full picture book manuscript (up to 1\,200 words)\, or a digital link to your portfolio of images\, or up to 5 pages of a longer piece of illustrated fiction or nonfiction (including a graphic novel). The submission should also include a cover letter including specific questions that you have for your faculty reader.)\nIf you are between projects or just starting out\, you can submit a book proposal with a short writing sample or a one-page list of ideas you are considering as a full-length project. This submission should also contain a cover letter.\nIn addition to submitting one of the above choices to your faculty reader\, you will submit pages for your peer groups. These submissions can be from the same work-in-progress given to your faculty reader\, or a new project altogether (please follow the same length guidelines and cover letter requests).\nSubmissions are due June 8\, 2026 to allow ample time for readers to take in your story.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 1: Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\n				\n3pm – 5pm Eastern: Arrival and check in.\n5:30pm: Appetizers & Dinner\nFollowing dinner: Opening & Welcome Activity with Alex Villasante\n\nFollowed by meeting with your faculty mentor for informal introductions.\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 2: Monday\, July 13\, 2026\n				Morning: \n\nBreakfast\nKeynote with S.K. Ali\n1:1 Meetings with Faculty Reader (retreat time for those not in meetings)\n\nOptional Writing Prompt\n\n\n\nAfternoon: \n\nLunch\nFree writing time\nBreakout Sessions (Your choice of topic\, with themes of Fiction\, Nonfiction\, or Getting Started as a Professional Writer. [Session titles coming soon.]  Select one live\, with access to a recording of the session you miss.)\n\nWith Don Tate\nWith Steve Light\n\n\n\nEvening: \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nAfter Dinner: Informal fireside chat\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 3: Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026\n				Morning: \n\nBreakfast\nKeynote with Alison Green Myers\nSmall Group Meeting #1 (retreat time for those not in meetings)\n\nWith Alex Villasante\nWith NoNieqa Ramos\n\n\n\nAfternoon: \n\nLunch\nFree writing time\nBreakout Sessions (Your choice of topic\, with themes of Fiction\, Nonfiction\, or Getting Started as a Professional Writer. [Session titles coming soon.]  Select one live\, with access to a recording of the session you miss.)\n\nWith Rob Costello\nWith Don Tate\n\n\n\nEvening: \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nAfter Dinner: Hands on Session with Steve Light\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 4: Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026\n				Morning: \n\nBreakfast\nKeynote with Don Tate\nSmall Group Meeting #2 (retreat time for those not in meetings)\n\nWith Alex Villasante\nWith NoNieqa Ramos\n\n\n\nAfternoon: \n\nLunch\nFree writing time\nBreakout Sessions (Your choice of topic\, with themes of Fiction\, Nonfiction\, or Getting Started as a Professional Writer. [Session titles coming soon.]  Select one live\, with access to a recording of the session you miss.)\n\nwith S.K. Ali\nWith Alison Green Myers\n\n\n\nEvening: \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nFinal Mentor Meetings: Part One\nAfter Dinner: Open Mic on the Patio (weather permitting)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day 5: Thursday\, July 16\, 2026\n				Morning \n\nBreakfast\nFinal Mentor Meetings: Part Two (writing and packing time for those not in meetings)\n\nOptional closing writing prompt\n\n\nClosing keynote with Rob Costello\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch and farewells\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Previous Breakout Topics and Keynotes\n				Note: Breakout topics and keynotes are still being developed by faculty. Past Summer Camp session topics have included: \n\nConfessions of a Slow Writer\nChecking Boxes: Identity and Bringing Yourself to Your Stories\nEducator to Author: Creating Entry Points for Complex Topics\nDream\, Dare\, Do—Writing Takes Vision\, Courage\, and Energy\, Each to the Fullest\nCreating a Sense of Belonging in Your Stories for Kids\nTelling the Stories that Only YOU Can Tell\nWaking the Inner Voice: It’s Time\nPicture Book as an Act of Mischief: Bringing the Right Voice & the Right Play to a Picture Book\nPropulsive Language: Making Stories MOVE\nWriting is Re-writing: Maximizing Revision\nBeginnings & Endings: Pathways to the Reader’s Mind & Heart\, & Gaining Welcome Entrance\nLiterature\, Lessons\, and Life: How the Desire to Write One Good Sentence Pursued Me\nJUST Fiction: Writing Race\, Culture\, and Power in Children’s Books\nSubmission Basics: How to Start and End Your Query Letter\nThe Importance of the Page Turn\nWhat I Really Want to Write About: Finding Stories That Matter\nEducational Writing & Work-for-Hire (and everything in-between!)\nThe Poetry of Facts\nGathering Native Voices: WOW Readers with Meaningful Sentences\nand many\, many more!\n\n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				Feedback Expected\nGuidance and mentorship will be offered in two ways\, both through our faculty readers and in your facilitated peer group. Our feedback sessions offer you support\, and give you space to ask questions to help problem-solve\, brainstorm new ideas\, and work through challenges. You will receive comprehensive submission details closer to the start of Summer Camp. \n\nPicture book writers can submit one full picture book manuscript of up to 1\,200 words. This submission should also contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nThose writing longer nonfiction or fiction can submit up to 2\,500 words from a current work in progress for their faculty reader. This submission should contain a cover letter (including where you are in the project\, a summary of the complete project arc if you know it\, your connection to the topic/theme\, and specific questions you have for your faculty reader).\nIllustrators can submit one full picture book manuscript (up to 1\,200 words)\, or a digital link to your portfolio of images\, or up to 5 pages of a longer piece of illustrated fiction or nonfiction (including a graphic novel). The submission should also include a cover letter including specific questions that you have for your faculty reader.)\nIf you are between projects or just starting out\, you can submit a book proposal with a short writing sample or a one-page list of ideas you are considering as a full-length project. This submission should also contain a cover letter.\nIn addition to submitting one of the above choices to your faculty reader\, you will submit pages for your peer groups. These submissions can be from the same work-in-progress given to your faculty reader\, or a new project altogether (please follow the same length guidelines and cover letter requests).\nSubmissions are due June 8\, 2026 to allow ample time for readers to take in your story.\n\nNOTE: What if I don’t have anything to submit at this time? Read our guide to learn more. You can also learn more about feedback and critique here. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Commitment is Expected During the Retreat? \n				As an in-person event at our Retreat Center\, you’ll have a chance to step away from everyday life to experience the workshop. We build in breaks and independent time so you have space for your personal needs. While we encourage participation in all group events\, we know that as an adult learner you can decide if you need more time to yourself. Please let someone from our staff or faculty know if you plan to step away from group activities. \nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Retreat Support Our Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Creating for children and teens is often referred to as a labor of love. It is rewarding work because your stories can have a big impact on the lives of children\, and it is hard work. This summer camp will offer support\, motivation\, reassurance\, and sense of community from fellow creators who share your passion. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Retreat? \n				You will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives and engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards)\, prior to the event.
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/summer-camp-for-writers-and-illustrators-session-two/
LOCATION:Boyds Mills Campus\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Voices,Chapter Books and Early Readers,friend50,Graphic Novels,Illustration,In-Person,Latinx Voices,LGBTQIA+ Voices,Muslim Storytellers,Nonfiction,Novels,Novels in Verse,Picture Books,Poetry,Summer Camps,The Business of Publishing
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SUMMARY:Rhyming Picture Books: From Forced to Verse
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Mini Online Course \nTo rhyme or not to rhyme… a question that fills the picture book writer’s mind! \nJoin Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Anne Marie Pace for this two-night mini to gain beginning knowledge about rhyming picture books in today’s market. \nThis program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two\, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community\, but loads of information. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat.\nYou’ll have access to the recordings through October 31\, 2026.\n\n“The faculty\, Sudipta [Bardhan-Quallen] & Anne Marie [Pace] were fantastic. It was wonderful to receive direction from such established and prolific writers. They brought a great deal of enthusiasm to their presentations.” \n“The tools Sudipta [Bardhan-Quallen] and Anne Marie have given me are priceless. I also appreciate the encouragement. I’m going to keep working and trying. Thank you so much!” \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Workshop?\nReady to take a look at stories that sing with rhythm and rhyme\, and learn how to accomplish the structure and skills needed in your own work? \nReady to interpret feedback from editors and agents that says\, “forced” when it comes to your rhyme? \nThen\, join Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Anne Marie Pace to learn more about rhyming picture books in today’s children’s book market. \nOur two evening sessions will center on the rhyming picture book form. \nWe’ll consider: \n\nMeter & Rhythm\nTone & Voice\nPacing & Page Turns\nDeveloping lyrical language\nIncorporating poetic techniques into prose\nand more!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou’ve written a picture book(s) but aren’t sure if rhyme is the best device to drive the story forward.\nYou haven’t started writing your picture book\, but love working in rhyme.\nYou’ve received feedback that your rhyme isn’t working and feels “forced”. You can revise to make the rhyme work\, but should you? Not all stories are best served by rhyme. This mini will explore those that are and those that aren’t.\nYou don’t write in rhyme\, but you want tips on how to make your prose sound more lyrical.\nYou’re looking for a picture book program with minimal time commitment. This mini will let you develop craft skills without investing a lot of time.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tentative Agenda – Rhyming Picture Books\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course.  Sessions will be recorded and you will receive links to the recordings. \nAll Times are Eastern Time Zone. \nYou can consider submitting one stanza of a rhyming work in progress at registration (no more than 6 lines). We will choose a few to analyze during the course. (Don’t have a rhyming work-in-progress? No problem! Submitting one stanza is not a requirement for this course and only a few will be selected as samples.) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part One: Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n				\nWelcome\nBasics of meter\n\nKeeping consistent meter\nDeliberately breaking meter\n\n\nTypes of rhyme and where to find them: end rhyme\, internal rhyme\, double rhyme\, near rhyme\, etc.\nClassic rhyme schemes and poetic forms: couplets\, limericks\, other types of poems like haiku and more\nUsing refrains and repetition\nRethinking prose to incorporate poetic techniques\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part Two: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n				\nMentor text examples\nResources for rhymers\nQ&A\n\n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About This Rhyming Picture Books Class\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				\nNone. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\nA limited number of student submission samples will be used during the program. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity\, please submit your single\, rhyming stanza at the time of registration.\n\nYou can consider submitting one stanza of a rhyming work in progress at registration (no more than 6 lines). We will choose a few to analyze during the course. (Don’t have a rhyming work-in-progress? No problem! Submitting one stanza is not a requirement for this course and only a few will be selected as samples.) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will The Sessions Be Recorded? \n				Yes! You will receive the recordings. IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE: If you are unable to attend either session for any reason\, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through October 31\, 2026. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Picture Book Class Support Boyds Mills' Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Some of the most beloved and memorable children’s books are written in rhyme. If rhyme serves your story\, it could be a great way to foster connection with your readers. This short course will help you build your knowledge of when (and when not) to rhyme. \n  \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Anne Marie Pace\nSee More
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/rhyming-picture-books-from-forced-to-verse/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Online,Online Mini,Picture Books,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nMove your writing project forward in Just Do It! This 8-week program starts with goal-setting and provides the accountability to get you putting words on paper. Foster your writing practice through live sessions\, writing prompts\, mindfulness guidance\, studio dates\, check-ins\, and feedback with Sarah Aronson\, Chris Tebbetts\, and Daria Peoples\, and their special guests! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nEvening sessions take place via Zoom on Wednesdays from 8pm – 9pm Eastern (September 23\, 30\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 11)\nFlexible “craft warm-ups” take place via Zoom on Wednesdays from 7pm – 8pm Eastern just prior to the week’s main presentation!  Join as topics interest you\, and/or watch the recordings!\nOptional studio dates will take place via Zoom throughout the course on Thursdays at 8pm – 9pm Eastern with Daria Peoples.  A second room will also be open during this same time for anyone looking for a quiet accountability space to write!\nAn interactive Canvas classroom with discussions and resources throughout the program.\nA single\, 1:1 20-minute consultation with faculty to discuss progress\, ask questions\, and plan for next steps.\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Just Do It reminded me to show up to the work daily whether I’m writing or thinking about the story. To trust my voice – all stuff I know\, but it was really helpful to be reminded and encouraged.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Chris\, Sarah and Daria were the perfect complement to each other! I gained so much from brainstorming with Sarah\, learning about specific revision techniques and answering the hard questions with Chris\, and found inspiration through Daria’s studio sessions. I would take this class from all three of them again in a heartbeat!” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Chris Tebbetts is an extraordinary teacher—his direct critique went straight to the heart of my novel and the techniques he provided\, through the live and recorded sessions gave me revision tools which are relevant to my manuscript and to my overall writing goals.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Daria’s studio nights were revelatory\, and her whole “art for writers” approach brought so much more to the course!” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The community of people—instructors and fellow students—that this class has provided has been instrumental in keeping my working on my story when there are so many distractions and reasons to stop.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“This was a great choice for me because I’ve taken so many craft workshops and webinars\, and this was more of a supportive\, get the work done\, every writer is unique\, you’re making progress type of experience.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“I grew as a writer\, made new contacts and friends\, and continued to find new motivation to keep writing my story! I felt connected and inspired on an almost daily basis.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\nSee more testimonials at From Just Do It to Just Did It! \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Workshop?\nMoving ahead with a first draft (or tenth draft) can be extremely difficult. This collaborative program provides the support and structure you need to build momentum in your writing projects—no matter your format or genre. \nWeekly presentations anchor the course\, along with flexible “craft warm-ups” and studio hours\, plus writing prompts and a 1:1 consultation with Sarah Aronson\, Chris Tebbetts\, or Daria Peoples. \nYou will have access to all recordings and discussions through December 31\, 2026. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are a creative at any stage in your journey—new or experienced—who craves support and accountability to complete your first draft\, final draft\, or any draft in between!\nYou write any genre\, with children and/or teens as the intended audience. The writing prompts will sample from fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, prose\, and more. Weekly studio hours will bring a variety of art prompts and play your way!\nYou’d like a high level of engagement with fellow writers and faculty so that you can move forward on your work-in-progress with new ideas and inspiration.\nYou crave time with fellow writers. We’ll build community online in this supportive\, collaborative experience.\nYou enjoy online learning. This multi-week course relies on LIVE Zoom interaction and our Canvas classroom discussion boards.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Detailed Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern.  Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				General Weekly Schedule and Creative Practice\n				General Schedule\n\nWednesdays: Optional “Craft Warm-up” or Open Mic (7–8pm Eastern)\, and then Presentation (8–9pm Eastern)Thursdays: Optional Studio Hour (8–9pm Eastern) for creative exploration\, prompts\, or writing/reading accountability\n\nPre-Workshop\nYou will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow writers\, engage Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards)\, access the Zoom link\, and ask program related questions before we dig in! \nYou will have access to all recordings and discussions through December 31\, 2026. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Getting Started\, Week 1\n				\nWednesday\, September 23: Live Zoom sessions\n\nIntroductions & Overview (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nInspiration Presentation! with Sarah\, Chris\, and Daria (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nGoal Setting Resources\nIntros!\nWriting prompts\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Creativity in Practice\, Week 2\n				\nWednesday\, September 30: Live Zoom sessions\n\nCraft Warm-up (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nPresentation! with Chris (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 1 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nCheck-in\nWriting prompts\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Creativity in Pursuit\, Week 3\n				\nWednesday\, October 7: Live Zoom sessions\n\nOpen Mic (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nPresentation! with Sarah (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 8 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nCheck-in\nWriting prompts\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Welcome Special Guests! Week 4\n				\nWednesday\, October 14: Live Zoom sessions\n\nCraft Warm-up (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nSpecial Guest Presentation! (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nCheck-in\nWriting prompts\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Welcome Special Guests! Week 5\n				\nWednesday\, October 21: Live Zoom sessions\n\nOpen Mic (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nSpecial Guest Presentation! (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nCheck-in\nWriting prompts\nSign Up for 1:1 Session\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Welcome Special Guests! Week 6\n				\nWednesday\, October 28: Live Zoom sessions\n\nCraft Warm-up (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nSpecial Guest Presentation! (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 29 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nCheck-in\nWriting prompts\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sustaining a Creative Life\, Week 7\n				\nWednesday\, November 4: Live Zoom sessions\n\nCraft Warm-up (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nPresentation! (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 5 at 8pm Eastern  with Daria Peoples\n\nOptional (but HIGHLY encouraged) Studio Hour: Come and write quietly\, or get inspired by a weekly art prompt!\n\n\n\n\nIn the virtual classroom:\n\nCheck-in\nWriting prompts\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Celebrations! Week 8\n				Final Session! \n\n\nWednesday\, November 11: Live Zoom sessions\n\nOpen Mic Sharing & Celebrations! (7pm – 8pm Eastern)\nFinal Q & A with Daria\, Sarah\, and Chris!  (8pm – 9pm Eastern)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About The Just Do It! Online Workshop\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				\nInformal feedback from faculty and peers during LIVE sessions and in the Canvas classroom.\nA 1:1\, 20-minute consultation with faculty (scheduled at a mutually convenient time during the online course) to discuss progress\, ask questions\, and plan for next steps.\n\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Commitment is Expected During the Workshop? \n				Commitment Required for the Best Experience\n\nThis course is best if you engage in all live sessions. If you cannot attend live\, please commit to keeping up with the writing prompts and check-ins.\nParticipants are encouraged to attend weekly studio hours and/or set aside time for your creativity.\nSchedule your 1:1 meeting with faculty during the course at a mutually convenient time.\nYou will have access to all recordings and discussions through December 31\, 2026.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Workshop Support Our Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. A first draft is an important step to getting a story to a child. This online course can help get you to that crucial “first draft is done!” stage. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Workshop? \n				The Canvas classroom will be a main space for online communication (before\, during\, and after the course). We will not share your contact information\, though you are encouraged to set up groups and partners in ways that make sense for your creative needs and accountability. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where Can I Find More Writing Resources for Just Do It? \n				\n3 Questions for Daria Peoples\, Chris Tebbetts and Sarah Aronson About Making Progress On Your Creative Journey\nFrom Just Do It to Just Did It!\nGetting the Work Done: Shifting Negative Self-Talk to Constructive Ideas\nJust Do It! How Momentum and Effort Can Help You Finish Your Draft\nTrust Your Story with Yourself and Your Community\nKeep It Moving: Movement and Writing Practice\nUsing Visual Outlining with Your Novel Draft\nWorking Writers Chat with Chris Tebbetts and Sarah Aronson\nCraft\, Community and Your Career: Some Lessons Learned\n\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Chris Tebbetts\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Sarah Aronson\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Daria Peoples\nSee More
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/just-do-it-your-collaborative-support-group-for-finishing-your-draft-fall/
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CATEGORIES:Black Voices,Chapter Books and Early Readers,friend50,Graphic Novels,Illustration,Jewish Voices,LGBTQIA+ Voices,Nonfiction,Novels,Novels in Verse,Online,Online Workshop,Picture Books,Poetry,The Business of Publishing
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SUMMARY:Revising Your Novel in Verse: An Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA 3-Part Online Course \nThe verse novel is an art all its own—sculpted through story and the act of revision. If you’ve done the hard work of drafting your novel in verse and are now ready to immerse yourself in revisions\, we invite you to join Cordelia Jensen for this three-part program on novel in verse revision.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThis is an online course in three parts:\n\nPart 1 is learning through presentations (both pre-recorded and live) and writing exercises;\nPart 2 is time for independent work and revision with support in the virtual classroom;\nPart 3 is roundtable workshopping of 10-15 poems (with booktalks\, Q&As\, and live presentations mixed in).\n\n\n6 live online sessions include:\n\nPart One: Wednesdays\, October 7th\, October 14th\, October 21st at 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern\nPart Two: Independent Revisions and classroom discussions\, October 21st – November 4th\, 2026 (no live sessions)\nPart Three: Wednesday\, November 4th & 11th at 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern; and Wednesday\, November 18th at 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern or 7pm – 8:30pm Eastern for a workshopping session\n\n\nOptional\, post-course feedback of up to 20 poems is available from Cordelia\, at an additional cost.\nIf you are unable to attend the sessions live\, you will have access to the recordings within 24-hours of the live session. All materials will be available through December 31\, 2026. \n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Writing novels-in-verse is such a specific craft. I scoured and searched for workshops and courses and classes on novels in verse\, took every one I could find. But once I discovered Cordelia\, I knew I hit the novel-in-verse jackpot. She’s a wealth of knowledge which she shares in deep\, thorough\, but easily understandable lessons and comments and suggestions.”—Suzanne Purvis \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Cordelia Jensen delivers a welcoming\, community-based verse novel workshop that’s packed with practical how-to information\, inspiring poetry prompts\, and supportive feedback.” —Karen Krossing \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\nCordelia is a wonderful and kind teacher of verse novels at fabulous Boyds Mills\, and the perfect instructor for those who are interested in learning more on writing this fast-growing and popular form of writing. From learning about image systems to signing up for her gentle and useful critiques\, I benefited greatly from Cordelia\, and I encourage aspiring verse novelists to learn all they can from her!”—Shifa Safadi \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“I will forever be grateful to Boyds Mills for the scholarship I won for the verse novel writing class with Cordelia Jensen. Her passion for poetry was contagious and her knowledge of the craft\, patient guidance and thorough feedback helped me play and explore different forms of poetry with confidence. I highly recommend her classes and critiques\, both of which helped me immensely in shaping up Aarzu’s story.”—Marzieh Abbas \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Cordelia was a sensitive and smart reader of our work in progress\, linking it effectively to the material under study. The class offered an interesting\, intelligent and indirect way to think about my novel draft. For me it unlocked the work and allowed me to find the momentum and energy I was seeking.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Cordelia was an excellent teacher and shared above and beyond and made the whole class experience worthwhile and informative.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Thank you so much for offering such an incredibly helpful and inspiring class–the best one I’ve taken on craft. And I’ve taken so many from so many different writing organizations. Cordelia went the extra mile in her preparations and generous interactions with students. Cordelia and students expressed a strong sense of encouragement and community\, sharing a morale to help each other grow with healthy challenges\, encouragement\, and to set high morale standards for children’s literature.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Workshop?\nThe verse novel is an art all its own—sculpted through story\, and the act of revision. If you’ve done the hard work of drafting your novel in verse and are now ready to immerse yourself in revisions\, we invite you to join us! There is required reading and suggested reading to create common language and examples among our group. \nPart One includes pre-recorded resources illuminated by live sessions on emotional arc\, theme\, pacing\, structure\, & line-level revisions. Each live session will be paired with a writing exercise. \nPart Two includes independent revision time\, with virtual check-ins on our classroom discussion board\, and your submission. \nPart Three centers on your stories with the workshopping of 10 – 15 poems\, and engaging book talks. (For a detailed schedule\, please see below.) \nWe asked Cordelia: For the workshop\, where would you expect an author to be in terms of revising their verse novel? Should they have done the whole first draft? \nCordelia: “I think it works great if they have the whole first draft\, like that’s kind of the ideal\, but there are definitely a handful of people who have taken it where they have like maybe 3/4 or half of the draft\, but then they know what’s going to happen\, or at least have an idea coming into the course and then they might change their mind.” \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou have a completed draft of a middle grade or young adult novel in verse. A complete or nearly completed draft of your verse novel will help you get the most out of this course.\nYou need the structure of a multi-week course to make headway into your revisions. Revision can be lonely territory.  Work with fellow verse novelists to make real progress on your revision. Within the course you’ll have weekly exercises and a roundtable workshopping session.\nYou crave time with fellow verse novelists. We’ll build community online with our shared love of the form\, and learn more by opening to the diversity of ideas in the group.\nYou enjoy online learning. This multi-week course relies on LIVE Zoom interaction and contributions in the virtual classroom.\n\nDo I need to have a finished draft of my verse novel to take the workshop?From Cordelia: “I think it works great if you have the whole first draft\, like that’s kind of the ideal.  But there are definitely a handful of people who have taken it where they have maybe 3/4 or half finished.  They know what’s going to happen\, or at least have an idea coming into the course\, even thought they might change their mind.” \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Feedback Expected\n\nInformal feedback will be available from faculty in the virtual classroom in response to writing exercises.\nFaculty-led workshopping of 10 – 15 poems (see detailed agenda below).\nOptional post-course written feedback on up to 20 poems from Cordelia Jensen. (See details following the agenda.)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Detailed Agenda – Novels in Verse Revision\nAll Times are Eastern Time.  Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \nNote: If your schedule does not allow you to attend live sessions\, that’s OK! You’ll have access to the recordings. They’re usually posted the day after the session\, and they’ll be available through December 31\, 2026. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - DUMMY ROW - WILL NOT SHOW - TO KEEP ALL OPTIONS CLOSED\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pre-Workshop: Required Reading\n				Required reading:Please note that required reading may change slightly to accommodate guest faculty. \n\nSaber-Tooth by Robin Gow (summary provided by Abrams Books): Jasper’s favorite person is his older brother\, Callan. They go on fossil-finding missions and stay up late while their parents work nights. Callan even helped Jasper pick out his new name when he came out as trans.But Callan starts to grow distant and leaves for college without taking Jasper on a promised fossil dig. Jasper feels abandoned—and angry. Who needs Callan? He will dig by himself\, in his backyard. As he digs\, he hears a voice: the bones of a saber-toothed tiger. He’s buried deep\, and he wants Jasper to DIG. Jasper is sure a discovery like this could change the world\, or at least get Callan to text him back. But as the saber-toothed tiger finds freedom\, Jasper realizes he may have unleashed a monster that no one was ready for\, and that anger can empower you—or destroy you.\nSpin by Rebecca Caprara  (summary provided by Simon & Schuster): Arachne is a homely girl with no claims to divinity or fortune\, ostracized by all but her family and closest friend\, Celandine. Turning to her loom for solace\, Arachne learns to weave\, finding her voice and her strength through the craft. After a devastating loss\, Arachne and Celandine flee to the city of Colophon\, where Arachne’s skills are put to the test. Word of her talent spreads quickly\, leading to a confrontation with the goddess Athena\, who demands that Arachne repent for her insolence and pride. But Arachne will not be silenced. She challenges Athena\, and a fateful weaving contest ensues\, resulting in an exposé of divine misdeeds\, a shocking transformation\, and unexpected redemption. An ancient myth retelling into a sweeping novel in verse\, unraveling the tales that frame Arachne as a villainess and deliver a timely story of long-awaited justice.\nIn the Beautiful Country by Jane Kuo (summary provided by HarperCollins): Anna can’t wait to move to the beautiful country—the Chinese name for America. Although she’s only ever known life in Taiwan\, she can’t help but brag about the move to her family and friends. But the beautiful country isn’t anything like Anna pictured. Her family can only afford a cramped apartment\, she’s bullied at school\, and she struggles to understand a new language. On top of that\, the restaurant that her parents poured their savings into is barely staying afloat. The version of America that Anna is experiencing is nothing like she imagined. How will she be able to make the beautiful country her home? This lyrical and heartfelt story\, inspired by the author’s own experiences\, is about resilience\, courage\, and the struggle to make a place for yourself in the world.\nMe (Moth) by Amber McBride (summary provided by Scholastic): Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt\, she feels alone and uprooted. Until she meets Sani\, a boy who is also searching for his roots. If he knows more about where he comes from\, maybe he’ll be able to understand his ongoing depression. And if Moth can help him feel grounded\, then perhaps she too will discover the history she carries in her bones. Moth and Sani take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors. The way each moves forward is surprising\, powerful\, and unforgettable.\n\nSuggested Reading: \n\nSave the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody\nRed\, White\, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca\nLilac and the Switchback by Cordelia Jensen\nSkyscraping by Cordelia Jensen\nThe Way the Light Bends by Cordelia Jensen\nEvery Shiny Thing by Cordelia Jensen\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 1: Presentations\, Session 1\, Wednesday\, October 7\n				Session 1: \n\nWednesday\, October 7\, from 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern: Live Zoom session\n\nIntroductions\, Faculty and Writers\nOverview of course structure\nDeepening Emotional Arc & Theme\nOverview of Writing Exercise #1\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 1: Presentations\, Session 2\, October 14\n				Session 2: \n\nWednesday\, October 14\, from 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern: Live Zoom Session\n\nPacing & Structure\nOverview of Writing Exercise #2\nQ & A\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 1: Presentations\, Session 3\, Wednesday\, October 21\n				Session 3: \n\nWednesday\, October 21\, from 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern: Live Zoom session\n\nHow to Approach Line-level Revision\nOverview of Writing Exercise #3\nGroup assignments for submissions\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 2: Independent Work\, October 21 - November 4\n				October 21 – November 4 \n\nIndependent work on revisions\nFaculty will be available via virtual classroom discussion board (please engage and ask questions!)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 2: Independent Work\, Submission Due: November 4 by 12pm Eastern\n				Submission due: November 4 by noon Eastern \n\n10 – 15 poems\n\nSelection of poems is up to you. Some choices: 10 – 15 poems from the beginning; 10-15 poems from where you are stuck; 3-5 poems from beginning\, middle\, and end; or other submission based on your needs.\nYou will also be asked to include questions for your readers and a 1-2 sentence pitch.\n\n\nSubmissions will be in the virtual classroom based on the group that you have been assigned.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 3: Workshopping & Book Talks\, Session 4\, Wednesday\, November 4\n				Session 4: \n\nWednesday\, November 4\, from 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern: Live Zoom session\n\nSpecial guest faculty Robin Gow\, author of Saber-Tooth\nCelebrations! Submissions are in!\nReview steps to sign up for workshopping\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 3: Workshopping & Book Talks\, Session 5\, Wednesday\, November 11\n				\nWednesday\, November 11\, from 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern: Live Zoom Session\n\nPlot Beats & Your Story\nBook Talks\nQ & A\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Part 3: Workshopping & Book Talks\, Session 6\, Wednesday\, November 18\n				\nWednesday\, November 18\, from 1pm – 2:30pm Eastern OR 7 – 8:30pm Eastern (Select one Zoom session)\n\nAttend your workshopping session with fellow writers to read and discuss revisions.\nFinal Q & A with Cordelia\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Post-Course (Optional)\n				Optional post-course written feedback on up to 20 poems will be available from Cordelia Jensen. Written feedback will be provided within 4 – 6 weeks of your submission. You may submit up to 20 pages/20 poems\, plus a synopsis and cover letter. The poems may be in sequence\, but do not need to be (though please note in your cover letter if they are not). Cordelia will provide written feedback on what is working and suggestions for revision. The cost is $125 for written feedback. Additional details will be available at the final workshop session on November 18. \n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Resources on Verse Novel Revision\n\nGather Podcast interview with Cordelia Jensen about the course and about verse novels\nAuditioning Poetry Devices for Your Verse Novel’s Voice\nRead a verse novel a day for National Poetry Month\nBest 9 Tips On Plotting a Novel in Verse from the Fiction Notes blog\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learn More About Novels In Verse Revision Course\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				In this verse novel revision workshop\, you can expect this level of feedback from faculty:  \n\nInformal feedback will be available from faculty in the virtual classroom in response to writing exercises.\nFaculty-led workshopping of 10 – 15 poems (see detailed agenda below).\nOptional post-course written feedback on up to 20 poems from Cordelia Jensen.\n\nOptional post-course written feedback on up to 20 poems will be available from Cordelia Jensen. Written feedback will be provided within 4 – 6 weeks of your submission. You may submit up to 20 pages/20 poems\, plus a synopsis and cover letter. The poems may be in sequence\, but do not need to be (though please note in your cover letter if they are not). Cordelia will provide written feedback on what is working and suggestions for revision. The cost is $125 for written feedback. Additional details will be available at the final workshop session on November 18. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Commitment Do I Need to Make During the Course? \n				Commitment Required for the Best Experience\n\nThis course is best if you engage in all sessions. If you cannot attend live\, please commit to watching the recordings in sequence. You’ll have access to the recordings with closed captioning. They’re posted the day after the session.\nParticipants are encouraged to leave open/schedule blocks of time for themselves to work on exercises and reflections throughout.\nParticipants are asked to read the novels in verse listed as “required” and should find it helpful to read the “suggested” titles.\nSubmission of weekly exercises is optional\, but highly encouraged.\nSubmission of 10 – 15 revised poems for peer workshopping and feedback is due by November 4\, 2026.\nYou will have access to all recordings and discussions through December 31\, 2026.\n\nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Workshop Support Our Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Verse novels can provide a powerful emotional experience for young readers. This workshop will help you revise yours so that it can shine. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Workshop? \n				You will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow novelists\, engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards)\, keep up to date on the schedule\, and view pre-recorded materials. \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Cordelia Jensen\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Robin Gow\nSee More
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/revising-your-novel-in-verse-an-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:friend50,Novels in Verse,Online,Online Workshop,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Novels in Verse: A Generative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn-person 4-Day/3-Night Working Retreat \nJoin celebrated authors Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron for a retreat designed to infuse your verse novel with emotion. Spend focused time on your novel in verse with daily presentations and generative writing exercises. Rajani and Chris will offer open Q & As\, as well as scheduled 1:1 consultations to discuss your projects (no submission needed.) The retreat will include time with their special guest\, joining Rajani and Chris to support your creative journey. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThis is an in-person retreat for verse novelists (and/or those interested in writing verse novels) who are looking for light instruction and ample time to work.\nLodging and meals are included.\nBegins at 5:30pm Eastern on Monday\, October 26\, 2026\nEnds after lunch on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The connection in meeting with other verse novelists felt particularly meaningful\, as we were all focused on honing our craft\, but with some coming as seasoned poets and others coming as seasoned novelists\, the perspectives were wide enough that we could still learn from each other\, yet the quality of our work still felt really high. Plus\, our respective levels of commitment to the craft was a solid connector as well.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“Community. I connected with amazing people that encouraged me\, listened to my stories and ideas\, and made me feel welcome and included. I can’t remember the last time I felt this seen and valued in a community\, particularly a community that formed so quickly and shortly.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“It was\, hands down\, the best writing experience I’ve ever had. Too often educational encounters are competitive in nature. In this workshop I felt totally relaxed.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“I felt inspired and guided by the instructors and I made a lot of progress on my novel in verse!” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Working Retreat?\nWe invite verse novelists (and those interested in writing verse novels) to gather with fellow storytellers for an immersive experience where productivity meets inspiration! Join authors Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron for daily presentations and generative writing exercises. In addition you’ll meet with Rajani and Chris for 1:1 consultations to discuss where you are in your verse novel journey\, and how to get the most out of your retreat time. (No submissions needed.) \nThe beauty of a working retreat is time. Time for you to meet with fellow storytellers. Time for you to wander and reflect on your writing. Time for you to move forward with your goals and works-in-progress. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are a verse novelist\, at any level\, even the idea stage. This workshop is open to those beginning their creative journeys\, to those who have more experience. Of most importance is having a project that you would like to work on during your independent\, creative time.\nYou enjoy discussing stories and your journey with fellow storytellers. You’ll gather ideas and informal feedback about your story in a supportive environment.\nYou’d like a retreat where you can get to work. This retreat is not based on lecture. It’s time to work on your own projects\, with the added immersive experience of presentations\, generative writing exercises\, and time to connect with fellow verse novelists over meals and informal gatherings.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Detailed Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern Time.  \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pre-Workshop\n\nWe encourage you to bring projects with you to the retreat at various stages in-progress\, as you will have time to draft\, revise\, and polish your work during independent time. This retreat is not filled with lecture.  At its heart\, this retreat is time to work on your project.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day One: Monday\, October 26\, 2026\n				\n3pm – 5pm Eastern: Arrival and check in\n5:30pm Eastern: Appetizers & Dinner\nFollowing dinner: Retreat overview & welcome\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day Two: Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\n				Morning:  \n\nBreakfast\nPresentation #1 with Rajani LaRocca\nWorking Retreat time: read\, write\, connect\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch\nWorking Retreat time: read\, write\, connect\nGenerative writing prompts (materials will be provided)\n\nEvening \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nInformal fireside discussion (weather permitting)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day Three: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026\n				Morning:  \n\nBreakfast\nPresentation #2 with Chris Baron\nWorking Retreat time: read\, write\, connect\nGenerative writing prompts (materials will be provided)\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch\n1:1 Consultations & Writing Time\n\nEvening \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nVerse Sharing\, fireside (weather permitting)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day Four: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\n				Morning \n\nBreakfast\nSpecial Guest Session with Meg Eden\nOpen Working Retreat time: read\, write\, connect\nFinal questions and writing prompt\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch & farewells\n\n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About This Verse Novel Writing Retreat\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				Feedback Expected\n\nThere will be informal feedback opportunities and time to share work during generative creative exercises\, and as you connect with fellow attendees.\nEach novelist will meet with one of the faculty members for a consultation about their work(s)-in-progress. This consultation will not have written feedback or review\, and is structured as a discussion for the needs of your project and publishing based questions.\n\nIf you’d like to learn more\, see our note on feedback in our programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Commitment is Expected During the Retreat? \n				As an in-person event at our Retreat Center\, you’ll have a chance to step away from everyday life to experience the retreat. It is important to recognize that this is not a “jam-packed” workshop; rather it is a Working Retreat that combines opportunities for learning with ample time to retreat and work on your own projects. \nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Retreat Support Our Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Novels in verse impact readers in powerful ways. This retreat gives you time and space to work on your projects\, in a supportive environment. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Retreat? \n				You will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives and engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards)\, prior to the event.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where Can I Find Resources for Writing a Verse Novel?\n				\nListen to a podcast featuring Chris Baron and Rajani Larocca\nNovels in Verse Are My Language: 3 Verse Novelists Share Their Passion for the Form\nFrom Literary Hub: The Invitation of Brevity: Ten Novels in Verse That Will Hook You\, from Amber McBride.\nFind articles about writing verse novels on our blog.\n\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Rajani LaRocca\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Chris Baron\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Meg Eden Kuyatt\nSee More
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/novels-in-verse-a-generative-retreat/
LOCATION:Boyds Mills Campus\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asian American Voices,friend50,In-Person,Jewish Voices,Novels in Verse,Poetry,Working Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
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SUMMARY:Poetry Palooza! A Workshop for Poetry Lovers
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn-person 4-Day/3-Night Workshop and Retreat \nGather in the woods with celebrated poets Rebecca Kai Dotlich\, Georgia Heard\, Irene Latham\, and Charles Waters for this rare and heart-filling experience. Along with their surprise guests\, your faculty will help you bring poems to the page through presentations\, guided writing activities\, and the magic of poetry that surrounds you at the retreat center. You’ll have time to write\, wander\, listen\, and discuss the world and your work. In addition to group programming\, you’ll meet in small groups as well as in one-to-one private consultations with faculty. For poetry lovers\, this retreat is not to be missed. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThis is an in-person retreat for poets ready to write and learn more about poetry\, poetry anthologies\, and collections.\nNo submission is required.\nLodging and meals are included.\nBegins at 5:30pm Eastern on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026.\nEnds after lunch on Sunday\, November 8\, 2026.\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							 \n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“This retreat was wonderful. There was so much positive energy\, and it really gave me the momentum to keep working toward my goals.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“It was\, hands down\, the best writing experience I’ve ever had. Too often educational encounters are competitive in nature. In this workshop I felt totally relaxed.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The retreat was a wonderful mix of instructional time\, poetry sharing\, and independent work time. I gained insight into the direction I want to take my own poetry manuscript\, which is one of the core reasons I attended. I enjoyed it all and would strongly recommend it to others!” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n“The cottage was perfect\, the surroundings peaceful and relaxing. I was able to find a balance of work and play. So much thought and consideration has gone into providing an inspiring\, rejuvenating environment.” \n\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Why This Retreat?\nThe words “retreat” and “palooza” might not conjure a single image\, but if anyone can make the two connect it is a poet! Imagine four days of poetry-themed activities with poetry enthusiasts\, alongside the lyrical guides: Rebecca Kai Dotlich\, Georgia Heard\, Irene Latham\, Charles Waters\,  and their special guests. Presentations on poetry throughout the day will weave into guided writing activities. You’ll meet in informal small groups during the retreat\, as well as one-to-one with one of the faculty members for discussion about your work. In addition\, time is set aside for you to write\, wander\, and truly retreat.  \nTogether we’ll: \n\nbrainstorm ideas\,\ngenerate new poems\,\nshare our writing\, and\ndiscuss the life of a poet!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It’s a Great Fit If…\n\n\nYou are a poet that could use some creative inspiration. There will be generative writing activities to spark ideas for children’s book poetry and stand alone poems for children and teens. \n\n\nYou want to learn more about opportunities in writing poetry for children. This retreat will showcase solo collections\, stand-alone poems for placement in anthologies\, novels in verse\, and more. \n\n\nYou want to immerse yourself in the elements of craft within a community of poets. At this workshop you’ll be surrounded by words and a community of poets who love them. \n\n\nYou’d like a retreat where you can work on new poems. There will be ample free time built into this course so that you can stretch and work on your own projects. \n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Detailed Agenda\nAll Times are Eastern Time.  \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pre-Workshop\n\nYou will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives and engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards).\nYou will receive details about what to bring to the retreat for your 1:1 consultation. There are no pre-retreat submissions.\nWe encourage you to bring projects with you to the retreat at various stages in-progress\, as you will have time to draft\, revise\, research\, and polish your work during independent time.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day One: Thursday\, November 5\, 2026\n				\n3pm – 5pm Eastern: Arrival and check in\n5:30pm Eastern: Appetizers & Dinner\nFollowing dinner: Expectations and goals for our time together\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day Two: Friday\, November 6\, 2026\n				Morning:  \n\nBreakfast\nPresentation #1 with Charles and Irene\nRetreat time: read\, write\, connect\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch\nPresentation #2 with Georgia and Rebecca\nGenerative poetry prompts for stand-alone poetry\nOptional Small Group Workshopping\n\nEvening \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nInformal gathering and sharing fireside (weather permitting)\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day Three: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\n				Morning:  \n\nBreakfast\nPresentation #3 with Georgia and Rebecca\n1:1 Consultations \nRetreat time: read\, write\, connect\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch\nRetreat time: read\, write\, connect\nPresentation #4 with Charles and Irene\n\nEvening \n\nAppetizers & Dinner\nPoetry Jamboree!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Day Four: Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\n				Morning \n\nBreakfast\nOptional Small Group Workshopping\nGenerative poetry exercise\, followed by Q & A with the faculty\n\nAfternoon \n\nLunch & farewells\n\n			\n			\n				A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Poetry Palooza: Our Poetry Writers Retreat\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n				Feedback Expected\n\nInformal feedback throughout the workshop via discussions and open sharing.\nA 1:1 consultation with faculty during the workshop. You will bring up to three poems\, or a short sample from a novel in verse\, to share during the session to read and discuss with faculty. You may bring questions and ideas to discuss with your faculty as well. Use this consultation time to move your poetry projects ahead.\nThere will be optional\, informal small group opportunities to share with fellow poets throughout the retreat.\n\nIf you’d like to learn more\, see our note on feedback in our programs. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Level of Commitment is Expected During the Retreat? \n				As an in-person event at our Retreat Center\, you’ll have a chance to step away from everyday life to experience the retreat. It is important to recognize that this is not a “jam-packed” workshop; rather it is a Working Retreat that combines opportunities for learning with ample time to retreat and work on your own projects. \nBoyds Mills strives for a safe and inclusive environment. You will have access to our Community Standards prior to the workshop where we ask for your respectful engagement with fellow creatives\, including our faculty and staff. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How Does This Retreat Support Our Mission?\n				Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Poetry brings emotion from page to the heart for kids. This retreat highlights the many ways to bring poetry into children’s lives\, giving you time and space to create\, in a supportive environment. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I Connect with Other Participants Prior to the Retreat? \n				You will receive a link to our virtual classroom where you can introduce yourself to fellow creatives and engage in Boyds Mills related resources (including our Community Standards)\, prior to the event.  \n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Rebecca Kai Dotlich\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Georgia Heard\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Irene Latham\nSee More \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Books by Charles Waters\nSee More
URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/poetry-palooza-a-workshop-for-poetry-lovers/
LOCATION:Boyds Mills Campus\, 392 Boyds Mills Road\, Milanville\, PA\, 18443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Voices,friend50,In-Person,Novels in Verse,Poetry
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