WHAT'S IN A PICTURE BOOK?
A Two-Hour Intensive for Writers with Marcie Colleen
Starts February 2027! Watch press for dates!!
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You love picture books. YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO WRITE ONE... BUT
How do Picture Books work?
In this two-hour intensive, acclaimed children's author Marcie Colleen pulls back the curtain on the contemporary picture book — and what you discover might surprise you!
In two hours, you'll explore:
- Who picture books are really for (it's more nuanced than you think)
- Word count, the 32-page format, and why constraints are your friend
- How text and illustration work together to tell a single story
- The remarkable variety of forms a picture book can take
- Mentor texts that show you the full range of what's possible
Whether you're brand new to the form or looking to sharpen what you already know, you'll leave with a clear, confident understanding of picture books from the inside out.
Plus plenty of time for Q&A with Marcie herself.
Two Hours · One Big Unlock!
Your Host:
Marcie Colleen
Marcie Colleen is an award-winning children’s author writing across picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Her work is published by major houses including Scholastic, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Random House.
A former Senior Writer/Editor at Epic!, she created the Kitten Ninja series, which has reached over 41 million readers. She is also the author of the Super Happy Party Bears series and acclaimed titles such as Survivor Tree. Her work spans prose and visual storytelling, with a growing focus on graphic narratives.
She brings both industry experience and a strong understanding of how stories work on the page.
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