Classes and Workshops
Join me for online and in-person workshops
Welcome!
On this page you’ll find classes and workshops I’m currently offering in and around Denver in-person and/or online (via Zoom or asynchronous platforms).
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ONLINE CLASSES
Using Dummies & Storyboards
Lighthouse Writer Workshop, Live Zoom
Wednesday, July 17, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM MDT
Through examples, exercises, and hands-on activities, you’ll explore book dummies and storyboards and how they can improve the pacing and page turnability of your story.
This class has passed.
Picture Book Story vs Short Story
Lighthouse Writer Workshop, Live Zoom
Thursday, August 14, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM MDT
Using published short stories and picture books, along with discussion and activities, we’ll explore the differences between the two forms and what writers need to think about to create either short stories for magazines or picture book stories.
This class has passed.
Writing Children’s Books: The Power of the Right Word
Feed Your Curiosity Series
University of Denver Enrichment Program, Live Zoom
Tuesday, August 27, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM MDT
All writers care about choosing the best word to convey meaning, emotion and action in their stories. For children’s book writers, there are additional considerations. What types of words will improve the read-aloud experience of a picture book story? Is the vocabulary appropriate for the target reader or chapter book age? In this session, author and writing coach Denise Vega explores the factors that go into choosing powerful words and how they can improve your children’s story.
FREE!
This class has passed.
Intro to Children’s Literature: Tots, Teens and Everything in Between
University of Denver Enrichment Program, Live Zoom
Saturday, September 7, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT
From board books and picture books to leveled readers and young adult books—as well as magazines for those same audiences—children’s literature has something for everyone whether reader, writer or both.
This class has passed.
Writing Children’s Picture Books: Learn the Craft
University of Denver Enrichment Program, Live Zoom
Four Mondays, October 10 – 28, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM MDT
Explore the art and craft of writing a good picture book as you develop an understanding of what makes a children’s picture book unique among other
books for children.
This class has passed.
IN-PERSON CLASSES
Status
I am not teaching any in-person classes at this time.