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INTRODUCTION
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TO THE PICTURE BOOK 


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Have you ever wanted to develop that

picture book story ​idea you have? 
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Or write some text to go with your pictorial ideas?
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​​Our popular INTRODUCTION TO THE PICTURE BOOK workshop is a great launch pad for budding writers and illustrators interested in this appealing genre and in self-publishing. 

Co-run by myself and Greytown  Author Tania Atkinson, participants can expect to learn about story structure, plot, characterisation and the ingredients to help bake a successful picture book story!

​This hands-on and comprehensive introduction to this appealing book genre also includes creating a storyboard, a dummy, publishing information and one on one time with tutors during the workshop - to help you develop your story idea.

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Workshops are usually run over 2 days over a weekend, held in the Wairarapa. Course booklet and refreshments provided. Suitable for adults 16yrs+.


COST: $150 pp 

Viv Walker and Tania Atkinson have published several picture books, through trade publishing houses and through self publishing.

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PictureTwo day workshop in session, Masterton
WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS

"Inspiring, fantastic to have learnt from people who have done it!" 
                                                                                                                                       Nina Russell, Wellington

"The content, pace and interaction were perfect. I have learnt more from this course than many others."

                                                                                                                                         Rebecca Fox, Masterton

"The course exceeded my expectations. A very comfortable and safe environment for first time writers."

                                                                                                                                             
​Hayley Inder, Napier


Manuscript assessments

If you are interested in just having a picture book manuscript assessment done, I can offer to look at your story idea or whole story and provide a full assessment with gentle feedback, tips and valuable advice to help you further along the publishing path. These take about 2 hours.

COST: $50. An emailed assessment will be sent to you unless posting requested.

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CONTACT Viv about workshops or manuscript assessments ​here.

See all my PICTURE BOOKS here.

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