WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN'S WRITERS: Best-selling authors Denise Vega and Debbie Dadey will be featured speakers at The Plains Hotel in Cheyenne for a May 20 workshop by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. “Who’s Doing What?: Developing Character and Plot in Your Writing” is designed to get you thinking about character and plot in your own books and stories. Denise is the author of Click Here (to find out how I survived the seventh grade), a featured title in the Scholastic Book Fair and Clubs and VOYA's 2005 selection for its list of “Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers.” She will lead the sessions “Buried Treasure: Digging Deep for Engaging Characters” and “Children’s Publishing 101,” a Book (Boot) Camp for those just entering the children’s book market. Debbie Dadey is the author and co-author of many popular children’s books. She has written five series for Scholastic, including the Bailey School Kids series. Debbie will present a session entitled “Playing Tennis With Plot.” She will share insights into the writing process, which apply to adult and children’s authors, and give tips to avoid writing pitfalls. Registration is $35 for SCBWI members and $50 for non-members. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Authors will be available for book signing after the conference.
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