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A head and shoulders portrait of Irma Gold, her dark hair falling past her shoulders, looking straight ahead.
16 Aug

Picture Book Magic

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In this workshop you’ll learn everything you wanted to know about writing picture books.

As both an author and an editor working in children’s publishing, Irma Gold will give participants an honest and realistic insight into the publishing industry. You’ll discover how to create work that young readers will love, explore and develop new ideas through exercises, and gain tips and techniques on how to hone your manuscript to perfection before submitting to a publisher.

​​Irma Gold is an award-winning author and editor of books for children and adults. She is the author of five picture books, most recently Seree’s Story (Walker Books), and Where the Heart Is (EK Books), which was read by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, on her Storytime channel.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 16 Aug
  • 10.30am - 2pm 10:30am - 2:00pm

Location

The Wheeler Centre, Level 3
Writers Victoria
176 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Writers Victoria

Price and bookings

From $100 to $140

Adult / general $100
Student / concession $100
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9917 5684
  • email address: info@writersvictoria.org.au
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