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Turtle Town the Inner Puka
Release Party
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Barnes & Noble - Copperfield
7026 Hwy 6 North
Houston, TX
77095
281-861-6842
June 25, 2011
11:00 - 3:00
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Spring 2011 Schedule
March 26
Creative Writing Workshop
Allen, TX
March 31
Read3Zero Contest Deadline
April 15
Writers League of Texas
Austin, TX
April 30
Creative Writing Workshop
Kingwood Branch Library
May 3
Metcalf ES
Cypress, TX
May 4
Garden Ridge ES
Flowermound, TX
May 19
Vista Grande ES
San Diego, CA
May 20
Flectcher ES
San Diego, CA
June 1
Angier ES
San Diego, CA
June 25
Turtle Town Release Party
Barnes & Noble
Copperfield
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Dear Reader,
This season has been full of fun, as I've had the opportunity to visit many amazing and creative students during my Texas and California Book Tours and Workshops!
We are working fast and furious to complete Turtle Town, The Inner Puka on time. We're so excited about this new series and the brand new characters too! Be sure to come out the the Book Release Party this summer at the Copperfield Barnes and Noble in Houston. As always, we will have games, prizes, giveaways, and BOOKS!!!!!
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to book an author event this season. I hope to see you soon at one of the events below!
Visit my websites: Sincerely, Melissa Williams
Read3Zero Literacy Foundation |
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Creative Writing Workshop
Kingwood, Texas
April 30, 2011
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You will never read a book, write a story, or
watch a movie the same after this workshop!
- Character development techniques used in your favorite books, movies, and stories
- Character Roles critical to the development of effective fictional characters and how to place them in an original storyline
- 3 Act Story Line and transitions between story acts, including character trials, story climax, and character change
- Theme development and writing techniques in order to emphasize emotion, imagery, and utilization of the senses, while connecting to your audience
These skills can all be used in and out of the classroom.
(Seating is limited, register NOW!)
Email for Registration
Saturday, April 30, 11:00am-4:00pm
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Location: Kingwood Branch Library 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX 77339 View Map & Directions Encourage your child's love for Literacy, Creativity, & Learning!
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5 Day Creative Writing and llustration
Summer Workshops
(June 20-24 and July 11-15)
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Its that time of year again! Time to register for the 3nd annual Creative Writing/Character Development and Illustration Camp hosted by Children's Author, Melissa M. Williams, with guest Illustrator Ryan Shaw!
The Iggy the Iguana Character Development Workshop is designed to teach students how to think outside the box and create unique characters with interesting stories. The author, Melissa Williams, will discuss the way she used her own experiences with her pets to create the fictional characters in Iggy the Iguana while teaching the use of archetypes, conflict resolution, and original storyline development tactics. Students will learn how to bring their own ideas to life through words and illustrations as professional illustrator, Ryan Shaw, explains the process of connecting to the author's characters with art. During the week, the students will have the opportunity to use their newly learned skills to come up with their own character and develop a unique short story that will be eligible for publication in the "I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids" Contest.
The Workshop Includes:
· 5 Days of Creative Writing Instruction
· Art Lesson's from professional illustrator
· Behind the Scene Publishing Insight
· Daily Snack, Prizes and Handouts
· Short Story Project
· An Iggy T-shirt
Children get a SNEAK PEAK into the world of being an Author, Illustrator, & Publisher!
June 20- 24, 2011: Grade Level: 5th - 8th
July 11-15, 2011: Grade Level: 2nd - 4th
Location for both: Hobby Lobby
9:30am - 1:00pm
16011 FM 529
Houston,TX 77095
(281) 550-6411
This summer, students will also get the chance to enter their story into the Read3Zero Publishing Contest and WIN publication into the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology. Email for Registration
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Thank you to the Adult Creative Writing and Publishing Industry Class Attendees!
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Last month I had the opportunity to teach a 2 Evening Workshop to aspiring Adult Writers in the Children's Book Industry. Many of you have asked when I will offer this workshop again. Please email me to put you on the info list, as I do not offer this class often and will send out a direct email to those interested.
Testimonial:
"Melissa, thanks so much for the class last week. It was wonderful! I spent all weekend tweaking my book from what I learned in your class. You answered all the questions I have had rolling around in my head for quite awhile, and also upped my confidence by making me realize that my story and my plan for publication are both right on track.
Thanks so much for all your advice and the extensive materials you provided us. I feel much more confident sending my story out into the scary world of publishing.
I would like very much to keep in contact with you. I love your sweet personality and am so impressed by your intellect and ambition. Hope you don't mind hearing from me once in awhile as I take the steps toward my goals."
-L. Allen, Workshop Attendee
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