In this interactive workshop you will:
Learn how to create an enticing picture book character
Imagine their story world
Learn ways to develop and structure your story
Write your story opening line
Learn about picture book successes, themes and trends
Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
Time: 7-8 PM BST
If you can’t make it on the day, don’t worry, everyone who signs up to the workshop will receive a copy of the recording.
Jo has mentored more than one hundred new picture book writers at the Golden Egg Academy, many of whom have gone on to secure representation and publishing deals. She created the 4-week course, How to Be a Picture Book Writer, as well as the academy’s online 12-month course, Writing Picture Books for Young Children.
Previously, Jo worked as senior editor at Little Tiger Press, commissioning and developing picture books with a host of talented and acclaimed authors and illustrators. Jo is a published author of children’s short stories, non-fiction, novelty picture books, and gift books for adults.
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If you’re interested in writing picture books, Picture Book Industry Editor Jo’s workshop, Create Your Picture Book Idea, is just the place for you!
Learn how to create a bestselling idea for your picture book that will win over both readers and publishers.
Jo will also be sharing insights into the picture book industry and tips on how to craft your story based on her twenty plus years of experience working in picture books and children’s fiction.
In this workshop, you will learn:
Learn how to create an enticing picture book character
Golden Egg Academy Industry Editor, Jo Collins, will be live on Zoom from 7-8PM BST on the 20th May 2025.
When you sign up to the workshop, you will receive a Zoom link to join the workshop. If you can’t make it on the day, don’t worry, everyone who signs up to the workshop will receive a copy of the recording.
The Golden Egg Academy has helped numerous picture book writers to get agents and publishing contracts. Here are some examples of success stories.
