STORY SPROUTS ANTHOLOGY REVEALS INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO PUBLISHING
Contributing Authors Create Submissions During One-Day Writing
Workshop What happens when linguistic lovers and tale tellers
workshop together? Inspiration. Wonder. Discovery. Growth. Magic.
Brave and talented, the 19 writers featured in this anthology
accepted a challenge to workshop, write, revise, polish, and submit
two stories - in public, under the pressure of a six-hour deadline,
with the promise of publication. In a revolutionary new approach to
writing and publishing, the Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles
turned convention upside down with Story Sprouts: CBW-LA Writing
Day Exercises and Anthology 2013. A fresh take on an old classic,
the Anthology uncovers the creative process in its raw form,
celebrating the seeds of story generation. The process offers a
rare view into the building blocks of composition. Framing the
authors' contributions are the 10 writing exercises that guided
them along their journey, as well as tips and techniques shared at
the workshop. Guided by the writing exercises and handouts,
anthology authors produced two pieces - one "On Writing" and the
other a fictional piece based on a photo prompt. Anthology pieces
range from poetry and narrative essay to flash fiction and picture
book manuscripts. The innovative publication is in line with
CBW-LA's values - support and education for writers, amateur and
experienced alike. By including the workshop prompts and advice,
writers of all ages, levels and ability may follow along from home
and enjoy an experience similar to workshop attendees. CBW-LA
Founder and Story Sprouts co-editor N.A. Windsor drew on her
experience as an English teacher and her passion for the world of
children's literature to determine the format of the workshop and
lead the participants through their exercises. CBW-LA Publications
Editor and Story Sprouts co-editor Alana Garrigues, a freelance
journalist and creative non-fiction writer, translated the workshop
into a narrative form and edited the 38 manuscripts included in the
book. Story Sprouts Includes: -Workshop Handouts on Four Short
Literary Forms (Poetry, Flash Fiction, Essay, Picture Book
Manuscript) -Online Resources for Writers -38 Original Pieces from
Published and Emerging Kid Lit Authors -10 Writing Exercises
-Character, Conflict and Photo Prompts -Insight into the Writing
Life Ideal for: -Writing Groups -Inspiration -Overcoming Writing
Blocks -Teachers -Students -Writer Workshops Anthology Authors:
Stacy Yamaoka Anderson Tiffani Barth Cacy Duncan Abi Estrin Diane
H. Fisk Alana Garrigues Angie Flores Glenn Jason Hanna Kristina F.
Jordan, M.A. Lucy Ravitch Donna Marie Robb Diane Sepulveda Robinson
Nora Rodriguez Lissa Ross Lynne Southerland Christal Terry Kathryn
Thornton Cameron S. Ulyate Nutschell Anne Windsor Anthology
Editors: Alana Garrigues Nutschell Anne Windsor About Story
Sprouts: This is the first edition of Story Sprouts, slated to be
an annual Writing Day Anthology Workshop for Los Angeles area
children's book writers. The workshop is open to CBW-LA members and
guests alike. Follow us at facebook.com/CBWLA to stay tuned about
future workshops and events. About CBW-LA: The non-profit 501(c)3
CBW-LA was founded in 2010 in Torrance, California. CBW-LA provides
education and inspiration for published writers and writers on the
road to publication. We offer a venue where writers, members of the
publishing industry, educators, libraries, and other members of the
Los Angeles community involved in promoting children's literature
and literacy for children may share knowledge and information about
the industry. CBW-LA members and guests enjoy affordable monthly
writing workshops and seminars, monthly critique sessions, industry
tips, a quarterly newsletter, online forums and a supportive,
nurturing environment to improve their writing skills. For
additional information visit www.cbw-la.org or
www.storysproutsanthology.com
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