Concept Creation – 12 weeks

Are you a writer interested in creating a fun commercial fiction series for children?

Join industry editor and Golden Egg Academy mentor, Kathy Webb for an interactive 12-week course all about creating concepts for commercial fiction series aimed at young readers (5-8 years).

During her 30+ years as an editor, Kathy has helped to develop numerous concepts for publishers including the bestselling Dinosaur Cove and Goozillas series. She has also worked with award-winning authors such as Joanna Nadin, Ben Davis and Tim Bowler.

Over the course of 12 weeks you’ll gain access to over £2500-worth of Kathy’s editorial time and learn how to develop a bestselling concept from idea to elevator pitch, and everything in between, all for only £480.

PLUS! We have a first-look deal with independent publishers Nosy Crow exclusively for alumni of this Concept Creation course.

Spaces are limited to 12 people per 12-week course. The next course start date is yet to be confirmed. If you are interested in receiving updates about this course, please complete the course waitlist form.

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY CONCEPT CREATION?

Much like a ‘writers’ room’ on a film set, it is not uncommon for creatives at a publishing house to put their heads together and develop a publishable concept for a children’s book series. This is how bestselling commercial series such as Kitty and Beast Quest came to fruition.

The aim of this first-of-its-kind course is to emulate this experience and provide Golden Egg writers with all the tools they need to develop a bestselling concept for a children’s book series.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

The following is included in this course:

1 x half-hour interactive introduction session;
1 x full-day Zoom workshop;
9 x one-hour online sessions plus 15-minute Facebook live;
1 x half-day Zoom pitch session;
1 x one-hour interactive Q&A session;
Short feedback on your series concept from Kathy;
A dedicated Facebook group for advice, tips and community;
An opportunity to get a full reader’s report on your manuscript from Kathy (at an extra cost);
An opportunity to be mentored by Kathy on your young fiction manuscript (at usual mentoring rates).

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

On completion of this 12-week course you’ll be able to:

- - Brainstorm concept ideas;
  - Write a killer elevator pitch;
  - Develop a concept-led series structure;
  - Come up with distinctive characters, world and storylines;
  - Identify your target audience and market;
  - Pitch your concept!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Who can apply?

This fun and informative course is only is only available to Golden Egg Academy mentees and alumni of Work on Your Novel (6-month) or Writing Picture Books for Young Children (12-month). Spaces are limited to 12 people per 12-week course and are offered on a strict first come first served basis.

Spaces are limited to 12 people per 12-week course and are offered on a strict first come first served basis.

How to join the course:

FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH NOSY CROW

We cater for writers who wish to submit their work to agents and publishers. We have a first-look deal with independent publishers Nosy Crow exclusively for alumni of the Concept Creation course. We also have strong links with other publishers as well as agents and IP development powerhouse, Working Partners.

COURSE COST AND BOOKING

This course can be paid for in full (£480) or in three instalments of £160 paid on a monthly basis.

For any questions please contact [email protected] .