Pre-published Picture Book Authors!
This is a really basic talk about doing lots of editing and engaging in critiques in what she calls 'revision readiness'. It's addressing/correcting the practice of 'one and done' writing.
Most seasoned writers know these things:
*how to edit,
*how to seek critiques, and
*what to do with what they learn.
But, many writers either forget or they are very new to writing and don't often do the tedious work prior to submission.
Stephanie will also address working with an editor under these circumstances:
*if the writer receives an R&R before a contract is offered, and
*if the writer is working under contract and being required to revise.
She can't tell anyone how to revise per se (we all have our own spaghetti sauce recipe), but she can guide you through the groundwork that will result in a manuscript that needs fewer revisions.
About Stephanie:
Several of Stephanie's books are in multiple printings. Some are delighting children not only in the US and UK, but also The Netherlands, Brazil, and Turkey. A three-time award winner for her contributions to Highlights for Kids, her books are consistently well-received by School Library Journal and Kirkus reviews. She has garnered recognition from Keystone to Reading, Mighty Girls Best Books, Indiana Young Hoosiers Awards, Listotic and EUREKA Excellence Excellence in Nonficiton. Her most recent book All By Myself (Peachtree) was a finalist for the 2024 Literary Arts Oregon Book Awards.
