Nancy Sondel's Pacific Coast Children's Writers Workshop
20 years of Master Class to Masterpiece
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  • “The masterclass format is an excellent way to learn, in detail, how editors and
    agents think, act, and work. I got a ton out of this fast-paced workshop
    and will definitely return.” — David Dennis, alum
  • “I liked the small size and contact with faculty. Faculty and peer critiques were done with care; all candid and constructive. I also learned a lot from the pre-workshop homestudy.”
    — Annemarie O’Brien, debut author of Lara’s Gift (Knopf/Random House)
  • “Well organized, well structured. Everything moved smoothly. I liked the intimacy.
    My faculty questions were answered. Friendly writers!” — Natasha Yim, author of
    Otto’s Rainy Day (Charlesbridge), a Kids’ Pick of the Lists selection
  • “Critiquing peer manuscripts before the workshop meant I could put much more thought into them than with a cold reading. Very helpful to see how differently the various faculty assessed the same manuscript.” — Bobbie Pyron, author of The Ring (WestSide Books)

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Revise and Shine! Polish Your Novel with the Pros

The Pacific Coast Children's Writers Workshop
is on hiatus until mid-2024. At that time,
we may offer whole-novel mentorships and/or retreats.
If interested, stay in touch: contact us!

Sit, dream, write… Teens making ice cream x
Sit, dream, write… Making unusual ice cream! Teens on the beach

”The whole-novel critique empowered me
so I knew exactly what to do next.” — Tom Kelly
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