Virtual Critique Session: For Your Children's Book Stories in Development!

This is a chance to gain constructive feedback on YOUR children's book script and/or illustrations!

We believe there is a lot we can all learn about story and picture book development even by simply being a fly on the wall in these sessions. Therefore, we'd love to open the scope a little without compromising the time we get to spend with each story. We will continue to have more sessions so if you didn't get to present or join us this round there will be more openings.

### ✏️ HOW IT WORKS:

• 3 Presenter Limit! (Possibly 4 if time allows.)
• To Present: Comment below saying you'd like to share. Spots go to the first who comment — first come, first served.
• If you miss a spot this time, you’ll have priority for the next critique session you attend!

### 💬 FEEDBACK FORMAT:

• The first 9 people to sign up (in the comments) will get to offer verbal feedback.
• Everyone else is still welcome! Please use the chat to share your thoughts and encouragement with our presenters.

Zoom Link: Available on this event page — be sure to check here for access!

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### 🎤 PRESENTATION FORMAT (IMPORTANT):

• 45 minutes: Focused feedback on story + artwork
• 15 minutes: Open floor for your questions — whether it’s about your next draft, marketing, indie publishing, getting into bookstores, or anything else!

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### 💡 WHY JOIN?

• Real-time, actionable critique from fellow writers and illustrators
• Hear fresh strategies, techniques, and publishing insights
• Learn from others’ journeys — even as a fly on the wall!
• A supportive space to brainstorm solutions and next steps

BENEFITS:

• Access to real-time, actionable critiques on your stories & artwork
• Sharing strategies, techniques, and experiences related to writing, illustrating and publishing
• Brainstorming solutions for roadblocks in the creative and business aspects of storytelling/story-selling.

STRUCTURE:

• 45 Minutes: Story + Artwork Feedback
• 15 Minutes: Open Questions for the Group About Your Script, Next Steps, Marketing, Publishing, Getting into Bookstores, etc.

Let me know your thoughts and, as always, we will continue to amend things as is best for our group and learning curve.