The Writers' Loft
Picture Book Corner
Yup, this spot is just for Picture Book writers, authors, and illustrators.
All things Picture Books, all the time!
Let a Writers' Loft Picture Book member welcome you to the Loft (video coming soon)
Writing and illustrating and publishing Picture Books is hard. Getting involved in the thriving Picture Book community in the Writers' Loft isn't.
It Just Takes One Click ...
Whether you're looking to join a critique group, ask a question in our private community corner, or get query tips directly from an agent, it just takes one click.
Oh, and grab a $30 workshop on strengthening your PB story structure from Charlesbridge Editor Karen Boss below!
(Photo: Author and presenter Anna Staniszewski (PB, MG, Tween) at our annual holiday bazaar and literary extravaganza (2023); photo credit: Jessica Cronin Photography)
Stay in the (Loft) Loop
The easiest way into the Writers' Loft is to simply start receiving our email newsletter.
Sign up, and you'll be the first to know when we have new events and offerings.
Email us at [email protected] with any questions!
Don't miss our Karen Boss Winter Workshop series or agent/editor opportunities!
Join the PB Crit Group
The PB crit group is a thriving and dedicated group that meets virtually more than once a month.
Once you've signed up, you will get more details of how the group runs.
We ask (if you're not yet a member) to donate $10 when you come to a meeting to help with the costs of the tools used to run the groups! (Zoom, rent, etc.)
Become a Member
Go all in and join! We have two membership types, and depending on which one you choose, you get full access to the exclusive Loft online community forum (privately hosted; not on social media sites), or unlimited drop-ins to our space in Hudson MA.
Both memberships give a 10% discount on all workshops and classes, and publication opportunities like our latest anthology, Gnomes & Ungnomes!
Help keep the Loft afloat!
Help the Loft Stay Afloat!
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and can always use your gift to help us pay our presenters well, reach out to creative teens and youth, and create amazing books like our anthologies. Oh, and your donation helps us keep the lights on!
Thank you so much for your kindness!
Writers' Loft Press
Take a peek behind the scenes at the Writers' Loft Press! When you're a member, you can be published in one of our future anthologies.
In the meantime, enjoy Gnomes & Ungnomes, Friends & Anemones, Odes to Us, An Assortment of Animals, and Firsts!
Writers' Loft BookShop
We have a whole storefront of our books (our anthologies), our members' books (you too can have your book sold here!), and our presenters.
Get a taste of the community by checking out (and buying) our books!
We asked Charlesbridge Editor, Karen Boss, for a special workshop for the Loft Picture book authors and illustrators:
Current Picture Book Workshops and Classes
Even on live workshops, you'll have the replay for two weeks! Click on the workshop to learn more!
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