Enrollment is Open!

Enrollment is now open for my upcoming online course with the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. INTRODUCTION TO WRITING PICTURE BOOKS is an 8-week course that introduces new writers to the world of picture books! Through the course, we'll talk about idea generation, structure, character development, language, the balance of art and text, and revision. Everyone will work on their own quarter project and engage in creative writing exercises. And this all happens in a safe environment where folks can exercise their creativity!

What better way to start off the new year than with a meaningful and fun learning experience! Click HERE for more details.

Has your picture book manuscript been turned down so many times you're considering using it to wallpaper your office?

Have you agonized over every single word in your picture book manuscript and are unable to make one more change--but still don't feel it's ready to submit?

Do you love picture books but long to learn more in a deeper, more meaningful way?

Or would you like to work with like-minded writers in exploring a new picture book story?

Well, I have good news for you!

I've been told there are still a handful of spots left for my upcoming online course, INTERMEDIATE PICTURE BOOK WRITING. Click here for information. I hope to see your name on my roster!

Enrollment is now open for my online fall course, INTERMEDIATE PICTURE BOOK WRITING, through the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. This is one of my favorite courses to teach! We'll dive into the world of picture books, going beyond the basic craft issues as we investigate this fascinating genre of children's books. Students will have the multiple opportunities for feedback on their work. The end goal is a completed draft of a picture book.

For more information, click HERE.

Time is Running Out!

My upcoming UCLA Extension course, Introduction to Writing Easy Readers begins in one week (on April 9) and there are still spots available! Nowhere else will you receive in-depth education about this vital genre of children's literature. Weekly lectures, personal support, and four critique opportunities will help bring your easy reader idea to a complete draft.

Click here to register.

Happy writing!

 

Get a kick out of reading!

Former Student Finds Success!

This morning, I was thrilled to learn that former student Julie Dillemuth has sold her first manuscript! Julie worked on her manuscript with a cognitive-spatial focus in my course, Introduction to Writing Easy Readers. After some declines, Julie revised the story into a picture book format and the story sold! Now, that's what I call having brains and talent!

Congratulations, Julie! I can't wait for 2015, when I can hold a copy in my own hands.

And while we're on the subject, there are still spots available in the upcoming course, Introduction to Writing Easy Readers. Click here for info.

Happy writing!

Easy Reader Course--Save Your Spot!

Greetings Writers!

There are still some spots left in my upcoming online UCLA Extension course, "Introduction to Writing Easy Readers." The course runs from April 9-June 11.

This is a great place to learn about easy readers (leveled readers) and develop your story idea into a complete manuscript. I try to create a safe, supportive, educational environment for all my students.

For more information, please click HERE or email me!

 

 

 

Former Student Grabs the Brass Ring

UCLA Extension Writers' Program just posted this on their blog. I'm so happy for Sushree Mishra, a former student in my course, "Introduction to Writing Easy Readers" who took what she learned from the class and applied it to her picture book writing. She now has sold her first picture book manuscript! Congratulations, Sushree!

And speaking of my easy reader course, there are still spots available for the upcoming online class, scheduled from April 9 through June 11. Click here for information.

Happy writing!

Think Writing Easy Readers Isn't So Easy...

...well, you're right! Writing easy readers--those books that bridge the gap between dependent reading of picture books and independent reading of novels--is not as easy at it looks! But my online writing course offered through UCLA Extension Writers' Program will help you learn the secrets of writing this important genre of books!


The class runs from April 9-June 11. For details about the course, please click HERE.

If you have any questions about the course, just drop me an email and I'll be happy to answer your questions!



New Online Writing Course Open for Registration!

My new online writing course, "Writing in Rhyme for Young Children" is now open for registration. This is the third course that I'll be teaching for UCLA Extension Writers' Program and I'm most excited about it! Being a bit of a rhymester, I love the idea of immersing students in the world of rhyming picture books (and easy readers) for this 8-week course. And I promise I will refrain from using cheesy rhymes! (and that's not easy, not to be cheesy! Oops...sorry!)

Please click HERE for more details. 

Happy writing!

New Online Writing Course!

I feel a bit like Steve Martin's character in The Jerk when he was elated that the new phone book came out.

The new UCLA Extension Summer Quarter 2013 catalog is out! 

The new UCLA Extension Summer Quarter 2013 catalog is out!

Why am I so excited? Because on page 124 you will find the listing for my brand new course, Intermediate Picture Book Writing. The idea behind this course is to provide an opportunity for students who have taken either a beginning picture book or easy reader course (through UCLA Extension) and want to learn even more about picture books and have a chance to work on another manuscript. I'm thrilled to have the chance to teach this class!

If you didn't get the summer quarter catalog, you can learn more about the class by clicking here.

I hope to meet you in cyber-space again!

Introduction to Writing Easy Readers...Coming soon to a computer near you!

My, oh my, how times flies! My upcoming UCLA Extension Writers' Program online course, Introduction to Writing Easy Readers, is on the spring schedule. It seems like I just finished my fall course! If you're interested in learning more about the upcoming class, please go to:
https://www.uclaextension.edu/Pages/Course.aspx?reg=Z0939.

And look for the upcoming summer course catalog to discover a brand new course I'll be teaching for experienced writers for young children (how's that for teaser?).

Great news! Registration is now open for my upcoming online writing course, "Introduction to Writing Easy Readers" offered through UCLA Extension Writers' Program. The class will run from Oct. 3- Dec. 5.

For more information, please go to: https://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/Course.aspx?reg=Y6921.

I'm so excited to be able to teach this course again! I love exploring this often overlooked but oh-so-important genre of children's literature. Head on over to the link for details :-).

Cheers,
Terry

UCLA Instructor Spotlight

UCLA is doing an instructor feature article on me this month, to promote my upcoming class. Okay, that is SO COOL! I mean, it's U-C-L-A Writers' Program! Go Bruins! Grab those pens and write-write-write!