Picture Book Inspiration from a Publishing Veteran
Are you ready to transform your writing practice and bring your manuscript to life? Join our immersive 52 Weeks of Picture Book Creativity course, designed to inspire and challenge you every step of the way. Each week, dive into exciting activities, thought-provoking writing prompts, and powerful mindset shifts that will awaken your inner artist, cultivate lasting writing habits, and guide you into the heart of your manuscript.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to reignite your passion for storytelling, this year-long adventure will explore the essential elements of writing. From crafting compelling characters to weaving intricate plots, you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to create a manuscript—and writing practice—that truly shines.
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Meet Mary Kole
Former literary agent Mary Kole provides consulting and developmental editing services to writers of all categories and genres, working on children’s book projects from picture book to young adult, and all kinds of trade market literature, including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and memoir.
She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and has worked at Chronicle Books, the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, and Movable Type Management. She has been blogging at Kidlit since 2009. Her book, Writing Irresistible Kidlit, a writing reference guide for middle grade and young adult writers, is available from Writer's Digest Books. After founding her own editing business, Mary Kole Editorial, in 2013, she started Good Story Company in 2019 as an educational, editorial, and community resource for writers.
Mary has appeared at regional, national, and international SCBWI conferences, as well as independent conferences including Writer's Digest, Penn Writers, Writer's League of Texas, San Francisco Writers Conference, WIFYR, Writing Day, and dozens of others. She has guest lectured at Harvard Extension, the Ringling College of Art and Design, the Highlights Foundation, and the Loft, and her classes can be found online at Writing Mastery Academy, Writing Blueprints, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning.
