TeenSpeak Novel Workshop

📕 ✍️ MIDDLE-GRADE and YA NOVELISTS: Welcome to our innovative, craft-based seminar! For 12 advanced/published authors in a congenial, open-clinic format. Savvy teens in their concurrent writing workshop give adults target-reader feedback. Choose virtual event Oct. 8-10 or 15-17, 2021 (3 to 4 hrs daily; time zones vary).

We offer qualified adult writers WHOLE-NOVEL critiques by our top-notch editor *or* agent. Also, critiques on limited PARTIALS by our editor *and/or* agent. Plus, if space, critiques with a published author or story consultant, tailored to you.

EDITOR-AGENT FACULTY includes Executive Editor Sarah Shumway (Bloomsbury USA Children's Books); and Editor Trisha de Guzman (Farrar, Straus & Giroux/Macmillan); two agents to be announced soon, based on manuscripts submitted in the May-June selection process.

Critiques include both written feedback and (for full novels) two 45-minute Zoom consults, with peer critiquers invited to sit in. We always offer faculty who have a wide range of middle-grade and YA interests—and a strong desire to discover new talent.

GUEST AUTHOR: Jerry Spinelli, best known for novels *Maniac Magee* (Newbery Medal) and *Wringer* (Newbery Honor), as well as *Stargirl* (also a Disney+ movie), among 36 other books, including middle-grade novel *Dead Wednesday*, to be released in August 2021.

FOCUS SESSIONS highlight broad revision techniques, line editing, query letter "meat," literary discussions, and/or marketing tips -- all in the context of your whole novels and selected partials. Collegial format; college accreditation may be granted. Also, teens' brief fiction samples are critiqued by our editor and agent, shared with adult writers.

ENROLLMENT, FEES: Most full manuscripts are due in July; some may be accepted later. *Standard fee* in 2021 for virtual workshop is discounted to $145 -- if enrolled and paid in full by July 31, along with critique fees (see below).

[For comparison, and to plan for 2022: Basic fee for in-person workshops $799-$829, plus critiques (see Fee Table on website). Basic fee will include most meals and lodging in a serene beachfront condo where the 2022 workshop is held.]

For more info and to contact Director Nancy Sondel: www.ChildrensWritersWorkshop.com (click About for contact form, use for quickest and most detailed response, or Messenger for brief intro). Limited space. Apply now!

Pacific Coast Children's Writers Novel Workshop & Retreat At our intimate event, you’ll have continuous close contact with a supportive, top-notch editor and/or agent. Our open clinics…

[This post is re: the adult workshop,; teen version will follow.] 📕 ✍️ MIDDLE-GRADE and YA NOVELISTS: Welcome to our 19th annual innovative, craft-based seminar! Choose October 8-10 or October 15-17 (virtual). Designed for up to 12 advanced to published authors in a congenial, open-clinic format. Savvy teens in their concurrent writing workshop give adults tips and target-reader feedback.

We offer qualified writers WHOLE-NOVEL critiques by one of our top-notch editors or agents. Also, two critiques on selected PARTIALS by our editor, agent, and/or story consultant.

EDITOR-AGENT FACULTY to date includes Bloomsbury Executive Editor Sarah Shumway; others TBA soon, consistent with manuscript samples submitted. Critiques include both written feedback and (for full novels) two 45-minute Zoom consults, with peer critiquers invited to observe. Our faculty have a wide range of interests in youth novel categories—and a strong desire to discover new talent.

GUEST AUTHOR: Jerry Spinelli, best known for novels *Maniac Magee* (Newbery Medal) and *Wringer* (Newbery Honor), as well as *Stargirl* (also a Disney+ movie), among 36 other books, including middle-grade novel *Dead Wednesday*, to be released in August 2021.

FOCUS SESSIONS highlight broad revision techniques, line editing, query letter "meat," literary discussions, and marketing tips -- all in the context of your whole novels and partials. Collegial format; college accreditation may be granted. Also, teens' brief fiction samples are critiqued by our editor and agent, shared with adult writers.

ENROLLMENT, FEES: Most manuscripts are due in July; some may be accepted later. *Standard fee* in 2021 for remote workshop is discounted to $145 for those enrolled and paid in full by July 31. [Teens and college $95, open until filled.] In addition, a critique fee applies; see Fees table on our website. [No added fee for teens.]
In 2022, we'll return to our in-person, standard fee of $799 to $829, including meals and upscale beachfront lodging -- plus critique fees.] [Teens: $499 and up, for 3 nights lodging/meals, all instruction and critiques.]

For more info and/or an application, contact Director Nancy Sondel: www.ChildrensWritersWorkshop.com (click About for the contact form -- use it for the quickest and most detailed response, or Messenger tintroduce yourself briefly). Limited space. Apply now!

Pacific Coast Children's Writers Novel Workshop & Retreat At our intimate event, you’ll have continuous close contact with a supportive, top-notch editor and/or agent. Our open clinics…

TEEN WRITERS, and teens at heart: Isn't this fun? :)

Fantastic.

(Adults' concurrent Pacific Coast Children's Writers Novel Workshop & Retreat: See link below.)

TEENS WHO LOVE STORIES! From plot lines to pizzas, our SEPT. 20-22, 2019 in coastal Santa Cruz, CA workshop is sure to delight you. Get feedback on your fiction from peers, teens-only instructors, a published YA author, and a cool NY editor and agent.

Enjoy a beach bonfire and s'mores under the stars. Feed your muse in a chaperoned, spacious, oceanfront condo. Brainstorm with nationwide writer-buddies. Unleash your creativity (fiction, plus optional story-related drama, music, slam poetry, art), discover your writing "voice." Live where imagination is real!

TeenSpeak Novel Workshop's $549 fee is all-inclusive (3 nights lodging, meals, professional feedback on your writing, materials). A few need-based scholarships available, and/or Early Bird discount $25 through June 30. For details and to contact Director Nancy Sondel: www.childrenswritersworkshop.com (click FOR TEENS, check out teen testimonials and videos). Ages 12.5 to 19 years. Three openings as of mid June 2019. Join the fun! 📖✏️😀

Annual workshop; concurrent and partly integrated teen and adult programs. Most recent info in the above post. More photos below.

Schedule, fee (limited scholarships), endorsements (from teens, parents, schools); more: www.childrenswritersworkshop.com (click FOR TEENS). Join the fun!

Writers: DREAM ON! :) Join us for the 9th annual TeenSpeak Novel Workshop, Sept. 22-24, 2017 in Central Coast CA... let your fantasies fly!

Love this!

"Don't judge a book by its cover." Time for a dip into Silly Season. :)

Don't judge a book by its cover.