| For teachers, librarians, and writers |
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| The Art of Nonfiction |
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| 60-90 minutes |
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| To create great nonfiction, writers must choose compelling topics and do solid research. But language is important, too. It must be clear and precise as well as lively and engaging. This program explains how to craft nonfiction that sings—from an irresistible beginning straight through to a satisfactory ending. |
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| Wild for Nature |
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| 60 minutes |
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| Some people say “Write what you know.” But Melissa Stewart says “Write what you care about.” Weaving together stories from her childhood experiences in nature and her more recent research trips to Africa and Central America, Melissa discusses how she gets ideas, what inspires her to write, and why she can’t imagine any job she’d rather have. |
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| Navigating the Children's Nonfiction Market |
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| 60 minutes |
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| Many writers make a career out of writing nonfiction articles and books for children. You can too. This program describes the six areas of the children’s nonfiction market and explains how to target publishers. Learn the pros and cons of working with packagers and how work-for-hire writing can provide a steady income. |
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| For more information, contact Melissa. |
