News Release
IWV Campus
Revising your Picture Book Manuscript Class Offered by College
Ridgecrest, CA – November 9, 2005
Is your picture book manuscript a diamond in the rough, just waiting for
you to polish it into a sparkling jewel? Have you written a story for young
children and you aren't quite sure if it's on the right track? This Cerro
Coso College Community Education class will give you the chance to analyze
your picture book story from the general (What is the theme?) to the
specific (Does my main character have enough voice?). The class covers the
key elements of writing a successful picture book and how to apply them to
your story; openings, middles, endings, characters, point of view, dialogue,
language, creating a dummy book, and how to submit to a publisher.
Students should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and get busy. Bring to
class: three copies of your manuscript, six different colored highlight
markers, scissors, and removable tape.
Instructor Terry L. Pierce is a published children's author in books and
magazines. Her published books include: Two tales of Hawaii, Greatest
Goofiest Jokes, Goofiest Knock-Knocks, and Hawaii A-Z Coloring Book Series.
Upcoming books that are currently under contract include: Pet Jokes that
will Make You Howl!, TAE KWON DO!, and The Bone Hunter. Terry is also the
Assistant Kern County Coordinator for the Society of Children's Book Writers
& Illustrators.
The class will take place at, Cerro Coso Community College, Room 358G. The
Community Education class fee is $75.
The class will meet on Wednesdays, beginning March 8 through March 15,
2006
from 5:30pm – 8:30pm .
Students may register for this class at Cerro Coso Community College, Room
214, 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. This Community
Education class fills quickly, please register early.
To sign up: just download, print, and complete the registration form from
http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed/ and mail along with fee to:
Community Education, c/o Lia Bement, 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest,
CA 93555
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Facilities Development and Services (760)
384-6230