Our first Nosy Crow Masterclass of the year took place on Saturday – How to Write Picture Books – and it was another fantastically creative, inspiring, and informative day, filled with advice, lessons and guidance on writing picture books. The day included brilliant sessions from Nosy Crow’s Managing Director, Kate Wilson, Head of Picture Books, Louise Bolongaro, literary agent Helen Mackenzie Smith, and Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam and Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble author Tracey Corderoy. And as well as these individual talks, we also offered one-to-one manuscript critiques to all of our attendees, along with lunch, cakes, wine, and lots more. And here’s what some of our attendees said on Twitter afterwards:
So inspired by yesterday’s writing picture books masterclass at @NosyCrow yesterday. Fantastic speakers. Loved meeting @TraceyCorderoy
— rebecca bruce (@RebeccaBruce01) June 12, 2016
Can’t stop smiling as I’m on my way to a picture book masterclass day! With @NosyCrow & @TraceyCorderoy joined by four crit group members 🙂 — Kerry Trickett (@KerryTrickett2) June 11, 2016
@TraceyCorderoy Everyone raved about your talk after! Great picture book master class thanks all at @NosyCrow 🙂 pic.twitter.com/pXbfsB5Wde
— Kerry Trickett (@KerryTrickett2) June 11, 2016
@KerryTrickett2 @NosyCrow @TraceyCorderoy It was a brilliant day! Thank you! — Mahrukh McDonald (@Rukie36) June 11, 2016
Lou delivering words of wisdom at the Nosy Crow picture book masterclass, ft. Charles Dickens Primary School decor. pic.twitter.com/x1bDZpktux
— Tegen Evans (@TegenEvans) June 11, 2016
Exceptionally wonderful day at the Nosy Crow masterclass, watch this space! thanks everyone! @tombonnick@NosyCrow@TraceyCorderoy@TeganEvans — Meredith Vigh (@MeredithVigh) June 11, 2016
@NosyCrow Thank you Kate for such a fab day filled with great advice and insights from all the speakers + cake, food and wine.
— Kerry Trickett (@KerryTrickett2) June 11, 2016
Wow! Coming home from the Picture Book masterclass @NosyCrow fabulous day. Thanks to everyone. Cannot wait to get writing #amwriting — Bonnie Bridgman (@BonnieMrsbbh) June 11, 2016
Thanks 4 great #picturebook masterclass @NosyCrow Giant cityscape lampshade & church hymns added dramatic effect. pic.twitter.com/VnzSBfOhc5
— Yasmin Finch (@itsYasminFinch) June 13, 2016
As with our previous Masterclasses, this was a sold-out day (with a long waiting list). We haven’t announced details for any future masterclasses at the moment, but if you’re interested in attending one, you can sign up to our newsletter below, and you’ll be the first to hear as soon as any new dates are confirmed.
