Picture Book Revision Precision: Get In, Get Messy and Get Revising

Webinar

Alexandra Penfold

Faculty

11am -12:30pm CT

time

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Date

$49

cost

Alexandra Penfold teaches writers how to approach revision with clarity and purpose—transforming rough drafts into compelling, polished picture books through intentional changes in structure, language, and pacing.

Step inside the real, unpolished process of picture book revision with literary agent and #1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Penfold. In this dynamic, hands-on webinar. Alexandra pulls back the curtain on how picture books truly evolve: from initial spark to the chaotic “messy middle,” and ultimately to a polished, publication-ready manuscript.
What to expect:

Through candid, real-world examples drawn from her own work and the projects she’s helped shape, Alexandra will guide participants through the layered process of revision. You’ll see how seemingly small decisions—shifting a sentence, tightening punctuation, reordering scenes, or choosing a more precise word—can dramatically transform pacing, clarity, and emotional impact.

This session goes beyond theory, offering a close look at raw drafts, revision strategies, and the decision-making behind successful storytelling. Writers will leave with practical tools to approach their own manuscripts with sharper intention and confidence.

The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and deepen their understanding of what makes a picture book truly sing.


Bonus Opportunities:

Participants will receive an exclusive submission opportunity to share their work directly following the event, an invaluable chance to put your revisions into action.

About Writing Barn Craft Webinars:

Industry professionals: authors, agents, editors, etc. facilitate these events. Price points are low and attendance is high, anywhere from 50-200+ attendees. Writing craft and industry engagement are explored. *REPLAYS are made available for all registrants 2 business days after the event and are available for a limited time.*


Alexandra Penfold is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author and literary Agent at Upstart Crow Literary.  Her New York Times bestselling picture book series All Are Welcome, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman, celebrates diversity at a lively city school and lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, and they are welcome in their school. 

She is a  former editor at Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and she specializes in young picture books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult. 

About Alexandra Penfold