Kid's Book Revisions:
Future Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule for the next class we plan to teach, for planning purposes only; we may decide to continue with our Tutorial approach only instead. If we decide to proceed with this class, we will make an announcement via our email list and online, finalize the schedule, and start to take registrations.
Kids Book Revisions 2010 Fall Class Schedule
Registration and Payment: Due by August 16, 2010
August 21 - Synopsis Due
Synopsis should be 1 page only. No cover letters please, just a description of your character and plot or story line. Synopses do not have to be perfect. An editor/instructor will review and comment briefly on your synopsis. There are occasions when a particular manuscript does not fit the structure of a class setting. We will notify you if your submission is inappropriate or may require more than what can be provided during the course of the class.
Week of August 29 - Response to Synopsis
Sept. 9 - Manuscript Pages submitted by author
October 3 - 1st Response Critique due to Author
October 14 - Author Revision Due
Week of October 17 – 2nd Response Critique due to Author
Week of October 24 - Author Revision Due
Week of October 31 - Author receives brief, focused comments and then chooses line edit or second opinion
Week of November 7: Line Edit Due
By the End of November – 2nd Opinion Due