“Lindsey is a complete gem!  She has a great way of communicating what works in a piece and where it may need to be strengthened, she is always supportive and encouraging, and she knows the industry inside and out.  She also made herself completely available for communication via email, and when I sent her a message, she would respond promptly and as helpfully as possible.  Most importantly, her knowledge of how stories work and her individual critique of my story has given me a framework from which to build and grow.” – Nat Perlof

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5 Weeks, 7-9:30 p.m  Berkeley
$185 members/$215 non-members

“The greatest stories we read as children still live large in our memories,” says Lindsey Alexander. “From Charlotte’s Web to Harry Potter to Where the Wild Things Are, the books we discover as children shape us, inspire us to read on, and maybe even turn us into writers.”

If you’re eager to share a story with the next generation of readers, this workshop will help acquaint you with the basics of writing for children, stoke your creative fire, and hone your writing craft. Whether you’re interested in picture books, chapter books, or young adult novels, this class will help you to begin new projects or further develop projects that you’ve already begun. Class time will be divided between craft discussions, writing exercises, and some peer critique. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the children’s book genre — the various formats, audiences, and markets for your work. We’ll also have the opportunity for a conversation and studio tour with published author and illustrator Thacher Hurd.

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