FREE [Young Adult & Kidlit 101] Writing Workshop with Literary Agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin

This 60-minute workshop is designed for new and intermediate writers who are creating kidlit: young adult (YA), middle grade (MG), graphic novels, and children's books.

It will demystify the book writing process and help you navigate the publishing industry so you can improve your chances of writing your book and selling it to a publisher.

In this workshop, Literary Agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin will share valuable resources that will leave you feeling motivated, and confident about the exact next steps you need to take to write and publish your book.

Join us on August 10th, 2022, and we'll help you finally head out on that book tour you've been dreaming about!

How will this workshop kick-start my Kidlit writing career?

How do you find the right agent and publisher for your one-and-only book, the one you've been working on forever!?

In 2022's crowded market, navigating the publishing process is more difficult than ever. Too many writers' work goes undiscovered—but with insight from an industry professional (Alyssa), you will learn to navigate the publishing industry so you can sell your Kidlit book.

In this workshop, literary agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin will share:

• An overview on how the kidlit market has changed in recent years.
• Success stories about her clients who have found their bliss writing kids’ books, and other encouraging tales for why you should keep at it.
• The best online resources for understanding the publishing industry.
• Suggested reading lists for aspiring authors in every genre.
• An overview of what to expect in the Alyssa's 12-week writer coaching program, from a craft perspective.

At the end of the workshop there will be a Q&A session where you can ask Alyssa anything about writing and publishing. Come prepared with your questions! 

 

"Alyssa knows how to access the essence of a story, helping to flesh out character, setting, dialogue and plot to make it the absolute best it can be. Her critiques are constructive and insightful, and it is truly a joy to work with her, and benefit from her infinite wisdom!"
— Lisa Greenwald, author of 11 BEFORE 12 (Harper Collins) and two dozen other celebrated books for kids and tweens

"My career definitely blossomed after I signed on with Alyssa and I value very highly the working partnership that we have. Alyssa’s experience as an editor prior to becoming a literary agent is invaluable as it allows her a much broader understanding of the creative process. She knows and respects the fact that every writer works a bit differently and she honors that individuality. The wide range of projects she has represented speaks to the depth of her passion for good literature in all its many forms."
— Jen Bryant, Caldecott-Honor, Schneider Award, and Seibert-Honor-award winning author

"Alyssa has been a super-agent to me since the start of my career. Her editorial insights, her business acumen, her deal-making abilities, and her pulse on the industry are spot-on. She's been a champion, an advocate, and a true partner in growing my creative career. I can't recommend her highly enough."
— Julie Berry, Printz Honor Award, and New York Times Bestselling author

Get VIP access

VIP+ access: Meet 1-on-1 with Literary Agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin

If you're truly committed to creating and publishing the best version of your book, choose our VIP+ option, which includes access to the live event, the event recording, PLUS a 1-on-1 manuscript review with Literary Agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin.

This includes a 45-minute meeting with Alyssa, who will read up to 5,000 words of your book and a book synopsis.

Choose the VIP+ option above!

How does this work?

60-Minute Zoom Workshop: Participate in the workshop from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world.

You'll get to interact with Alyssa and the other participants using video, audio, and text chat (or you can watch quietly in the background—we don't mind)! Limited to 100 writers.

Ask Alyssa questions either live during the event, or send them in by email afterwards.  We use Zoom for our webinars. Activating your webcam is not required to participate!