CAREER DEVELOPMENT

All courses will meet online for synchronous sessions at the times listed. Courses offered for 6 or more CTLE may include asynchronous activities, as noted. Directions for accessing the online course will be emailed upon registration.

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Writing for Children: Finding Your Voice

So you want to write a children’s book! This workshop will give you the boost you’ve been waiting for and get you started on that picture book, novel, or young reader piece once and for all. In this friendly, supportive environment, class discussions will focus on all aspects of good storytelling and good writing, including tone of voice, clear dialog, characters who feel real, and beautiful language. The focus is on the exciting process of finding your voice and writing not just a story, but one that really means something to you. Teachers will gain a better understanding of the writing process so that they, in turn, can help their students find pleasure in crafting their stories. Everyone who takes this course will come away with new insights about the beautiful power of storytelling and why children’s books will always count. Instructor: Amy Hest

Online October 19, 26, November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14

Tuesdays, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET 14 CTLE or 1.4 CEU $460 Registration Deadline: 10/12 TEWS810N

The Writer’s Lab: Fine-tuning Your Story in a Supportive Community

We are offering this lab for a small group of committed writers who enjoy the writing process and want to come together each month to share their works in progress and receive feedback from other committed writers. This is a safe, supportive place to try out what you’ve been working on independently in a facilitated workshop. Occasional guest speakers from the publishing world will join the group to discuss different aspects of writing, such as writing from an illustrator’s perspective or to provide personal viewpoints on the writer’s experience. Instructor: Amy Hest

Prerequisite: Writing for Children I or II or submit a manuscript in progress. Inquiries and manuscripts should be emailed to cps@ bankstreet.edu by October 14, 2021. Individuals who submit a manuscript (or who took Writing for Children I or II will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis while space is available.

Online October 21, November 4, December 9, and January 13

Thursdays, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET 14 CTLE or 1.4 CEU $390 Registration Deadline: 10/17 (Registration is limited. Early registration is suggested).