Events
I hope to see you at one of my upcoming events! If you would like to talk to me about appearing at your bookstore, library, festival, or conference, please contact me directly at KTomsic@gmail.com.
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| MFA Editing and Coaching |
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Date:
Monday, 6 June 2022 |
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Venue:
Southern New Hampshire University |
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MFA 608 is a graduate course at SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University). In this class (3 credits) students, “Define and practice the types of editing and examine their use at different stages of revision. Become familiar with methods of revision and editing in order to apply them to one’s own writing and that of their clients. Explore the role of the editor-as-coach, and practice a coaching approach to editing. Learn strategies for building an editing and coaching clientele.”
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| SCBWI International Conference |
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Date:
Saturday, 6 August 2022 |
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Venue:
SCBWI International Conference |
Five Steps for Crafting a Compelling Nonfiction Book Proposal
Attendees will learn how to bring their nonfiction ideas to fruition by crafting a five-part proposal. We’ll identify the four W’s (and more); we’ll chat about ways to curate language to add texture to a story; and we’ll zero in on finding a story’s “heartbeat”. We will also dig into examples from real proposals that have since turned into award-winning picture books and novels, so you can concretely understand how to apply this to your own work.
Date Time: Aug 6, 2022 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: SCBWI Summer ’22 Conference – Five Steps for Crafting a Compelling Nonfiction Book Proposal
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| Picture Book I Class |
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Date:
Saturday, 1 October 2022 |
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Venue:
UCLA Extensions via Zoom Classroom |
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Offered through UCLA Extensions, Picture Book I Writing X 441.1 (3 credits) is available for students to earn 3 credits or for adult, non-students interested in learning about writing picture books. “Created for the beginning writer, this course explores the various genres within the category of children’s picture books, including nonfiction, writing in rhyme, classics, and concept books for young children. Writing exercises focus on improving fundamental craft skills, such as characterization, story structure, setting, voice, and point-of-view. You are encouraged to expand your creative thinking in order to develop your own unique writing style (your voice), and a peer feedback group provides a nurturing atmosphere for discussion of each writer’s work. The goal is to complete a draft of a picture book manuscript and a market list of potential publishers.”
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| Character Bible Workshop |
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Date:
Saturday, 10 December 2022 |
Time:
12/10/22 10:00 am |
Venue:
RMC SCBWI |
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What does your protagonist hide in their sock drawer? What’s your character’s favorite fountain drink? What’s their essential wound? When your character gossips, what are they talking about and why (and what’s the scoop on them)?
If you don’t know, this is the workshop for you!
Come and get to know:
- what your character wants
- why they want it
- what they’re willing to do to get it!
My workshop will be hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI: How to Create a Character Bible!
December 10, 2022 10:00am Mountain Time
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