Sign up now for Julie's Mailing List! Email Address:		Got Stories? Julie has designed two half-day workshops (one for kids 9-12, the other for teens and adults) that she now presents locally on a rotating basis. Check back for upcoming dates in the Central Texas area. If you'd like Julie to come speak to your group (be it a homeschool co-op or an adult writing group) please contact Julie directly to discuss fees. Workshop Description: This half-day workshop is designed for young people who have stories that are begging to be told. It's offered in two sessions: one for pre-teens ages 9-12, and the other for teens and adults. Know a kid who's always scribbling a tale? This is the workshop for them. Participants will learn about both the business and creative side of publishing. We'll look at the process of taking a book from idea to the bookstore, with all the various stops in between (what an agent does, how the editorial process works, sales & marketing, cover art, copyedits, revisions, galleys, and a whole lot more). Our primary focus will be creative, and we'll delve into the mystery of how to develop an idea into a story that is going to grab the attention of readers. We'll discuss how to breathe life into characters, how to hook a reader, how to plot effectively, how to utilize story arcs and structure, how to self-edit, professional presentation, and more. The workshop will be a combination of lecture and participation, with time to discuss individual ideas and brainstorm in groups. Prior to the workshop, participants will receive an email with suggested pre-work. While not mandatory, students completing the pre-work will likely get more out of the workshop.