May 10th – Jane Myers Perrine and Tera Lynn Childs
Early Session – 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Tera Lynn Childs presents “Writing For Teens: Rules Need Not Apply”
Interested in writing fiction for teens? Curious about the genre that’s getting so much industry buzz? Join WHRWA’s own debut author, Tera Lynn Childs, to learn what the world young adult fiction is really like and what it takes to make it in this booming market where rules are distant memories. (Hint: It’s more than dictatorial homecoming queens, sweet pecks on the cheek, and adding a “like, you know” every third sentence.)
10:45-12:00 Noon
Jane Myers Perrine presents “IN THE BEGINNING or HOW TO START YOUR BOOK WITH A BIG BANG”
Using many examples and discussion, Jane shows what will draw the editor or reader in during the first few chapters of your book–and what won’t.
Jane Myers Perrine has wanted to be a writer since her third-grade teacher told her she should be one. She credits the members of WHRWA for helping her make that happen. In 1999, she was a Golden Heart finalist. That book was published by Avalon in 2001. She sold two more books to Avalon and four to Steeple Hill.
Schedule for January 12th:
8:00 - Open doors - sign in/coffee
8:15 to 9:15 - Early morning workshop with Tera Lynn Childs presents: Writing For Teens: Rules Need Not Apply
9:15 to 9:30 - Break
9:30 to 10:30 - Business meeting and PAL reviews
10:30 to 10:45 - Break
10:45 to 12:00 - Program - Jane Myers Perrine presents: IN THE BEGINNING or HOW TO START YOUR BOOK WITH A BIG BANG
12:00 to 12:30 - Booksigning
12:30 - Adjourn to lunch
