News Release

IWV Campus

Revising your Picture Book Manuscript Class Offered by College

Ridgecrest, CA – February 15, 2006

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? Then enroll in this Community Education class today. This 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?). This class covers the key elements of writing a successful picture book and how to apply those elements 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.

Class Details

Location: CCCC IWV Campus Room 146
Fee: $75
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: March 8 and March 15, 2006
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Materials:
Bring to class: three copies of your manuscript, six different colored highlight markers, scissors, and removable tape.

To sign up: Students may register and pay the $75 fee at the College in the Office of Student Learning, Room 214 or download, print, and complete the registration form from http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed/ and mail it along with the $75 fee to: Cerro Coso Community College, Community Education, Attention: Lia Bement, 3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. This Community Education class fills quickly, please register early.

Enroll today. For more information, contact Lia Bement at 384-6258.
 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Facilities Development and Services (760) 384-6230