So You Want to Write a Kid's Book?!
A free workshop for first time authors with award-winning Children's authors Jason Gruhl and Albert Strasser
Monday, March 10th 6-7:30 pm PST
Pop your email below to sign up! (it's free!)
In this FREE 90-minute workshop we'll cover:
-
How to go from "cute" to "kids-want-to-hear-it-every-night"
-
The importance of honing in on a singular message (and how to make sure you're story isn't trying to do "too much")
-
Using language that is appropriate for your audience
-
How to create a "mood" that fits your narrative
-
The difference between character stories and concept stories
-
How text and illustration work together (and how to give appropriate weight to each)
-
Industry-standard formatting for publishing
-
How to make sure your story doesn't become pedantic (kid
-
And MUCH more!
The truth is, anyone can write a children's story. But writing a story that kid's want to hear over and over again...? That's a different story, and there are specific skills and strategies that can help you do it. In this workshop, we'll cover some of the tools and techniques that will help you go from "that's cute" to "OH MY GOSH READ IT AGAIN!"
Writing for children seems easy...
until you sit down to do it!
What You'll Walk Away With:
-
The tools to turn your children's book idea into a finished un-put-down-able story
-
An understanding of what separates a "good" children's book from a "great" one
-
Insights into the creative processes that can help you finally get your story written
-
Awareness of how to use appropriate language for the age group you're writing for
-
Technical know-how about how to think about illustration as you write (and how to write illustration notes)
-
Much more!
"We aren't made from cells or atoms. We are made from stories." ~Mia Couto
Stories are how we make sense of the world, and children's stories have the power to change the course of a child's life. YOU may be carrying the very story that the world needs right now. So do us all a favor and write it!
Join the Free Workshop!
Pop your email below and we'll send you all the details!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY...
"Albert is a true master at cultivating creativity."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jason is my greatest cheerleader. He has supported me to stepping more fully into my badassery."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Albert holds a beautiful space. Deep and philosophical, yet playful and light."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jason is always gently honest, encouraging, reassuring, validating, and above all else, caring."
THE NITTY GRITTY
AKA: THE SUPER DUPER IMPORTANT DETAILS
WHEN?!
Date: Monday, March 10th, 2025
Time: 6-7:30 pm PST
WHERE?!
Zoom! (Link will be provided when you sign up!)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Jason Gruhl
Jason is a psychotherapist, writer, and entrepreneur. He has ten published works and has collaborated with all-stars like Sharon Salzberg and Mattheiu Ricard. He is also a Moonbeam Award Gold Medalist.
Albert Strasser
Albert is a writer, artist, and entrepreneur. He's the author of eight published children's books, as well as several published children's audio stories.
Here are just a few of our published works!
