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SUMMARY:Workshop: “How to Write a Great Picture Book”
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to write a story for your children or grandchildren? Or perhaps record a special memory\, incident or anecdote from your own life—or someone else’s—in a fun and engaging way? \nThen this workshop is for you! \nTutor: Angie Belcher\nwww.angiebelcherwriter.com \nAngie Belcher is an award-winning New Zealand children’s author\, storyteller\, teacher and adventurer. With decades of experience turning real-life adventures into stories\, she has written across many genres\, with particular success as a children’s picture book writer. Her work has received three Notable Book Awards\, and she was a 2024 NZCYA Book Awards finalist. \nCurrent Dates and Venues\nRotorua Arts Village\nSaturday 31 October\n10.30am–1.30pm \nPapamoa Community Centre – Tamura Room\nSaturday 7 November\n1.30pm–4.30pm \nCost: $65 per person \nNumbers are limited. \nWhat We Will Cover \n\nFinding ideas—and working out which ones have potential.\nThe essential elements of a great picture book.\nCharacter\, setting\, plot\, pitch and pace.\nExploring different story structures and finding the best fit for your story.\nThe language of picture books: rhyme\, rhythm\, alliteration\, assonance\, onomatopoeia and more.\nUsing mentor and comparative texts.\nWriting satisfying endings and editing your manuscript.\nWhat to do with your completed manuscript: submissions\, competitions and other opportunities.\n\nThis is a practical\, hands-on workshop. You will be expected to write during the session or work on a picture book manuscript you already have. \nAngie is also available to run these workshops on request for specific groups\, or to present to interested writing\, reading or community organisations. \nContact details:\nWebsite: www.angiebelcherwriter.com \nEmail: angiebelcher@gmail.com \nPhone: 021 02488981 \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngieBelcherNZWriter/
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/workshop-how-to-write-a-great-picture-book/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Rotorua Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Belcher":MAILTO:angiebelcher@gmail.com
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