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The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. There are currently more than 19,000 members worldwide, in over 70 regions, making it the largest children's writing organization in the world.

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Writing Novels for Children and Young Adults PDF Print E-mail

Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
in Lenoir City, Tennessee (just outside Knoxville)
Instructor: Alan Gratz
Sponsored by the Knoxville Writers Guild
Fee: $115 (including catered lunch); $135 for non-members

Join us for a one-day, nuts-and-bolts workshop on how to write novels for middle grade readers (ages 8-12) and young adults (ages 12 and up).

Through a series of mini-lessons, writing exercises, and facilitated group critiques, you'll learn how to write stories that entertain the "young" half of young adults while still respecting the "adult" side of the equation. We'll talk about the unique challenges of MG and YA pacing, voice, perspective, plotting, audience, and more. Bring a work-in-progress to workshop, or come with an empty notebook and a burning desire to begin writing for kids--all levels are welcome.

Instructor* Alan Gratz* is the author of the young adult historical novel / *Samurai Shortstop*/ (an ALA 2007 Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults), and the young adult murder mystery/* Something Rotten*/ (an ALA 2008 Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers) and its sequel /*Something Wicked*/, due out later this fall. For more information about *Alan Gratz*, visit http://www.alangratz.com/

Sponsored by the Knoxville Writers’ Guild, this workshop will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on *Saturday, May 31*, at a scenic rural setting near Lenoir City. Cost (which includes a catered lunch) is $115 for Guild members and $135 for nonmembers. Registration is limited to 12. The deadline for registering is May 15, but the workshop may fill earlier. Please register promptly to assure getting a seat. Guild membership is $25 and for students, just $10. *Click here for more information.*
<http://www.knoxvillewritersguild.org/alangratz.htm>
 
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