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AUGUST 2026
Live Events & Webinars
5 Tools to Fix Your Character Arcs with Catherine Laudone
Senior Editor Catherine Laudone explores the essential tools that shape compelling character arcs in picture books, middle-grade, and young adult fiction.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Webinar
Submission Opportunity!
Submission Opportunity!
Submission Opportunity!
SEPTEMBER 2026
Live Events & Webinars
Join us to learn how a picture book journeys from first idea to bookstore shelf.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
A CTC open house event!
Behind the Book: The Ghost Who Saved Halloween with Author Jen Anyong & Agent Morgan Hughes
Come on, Let's Make a Scene!
Writing Nonfiction Scenes with Author Candace Fleming
Author of over 50 books for children, Candace Fleming will talk about how scenes become the engine that drives a story forward and why mastering them can strengthen both nonfiction and fiction manuscripts.
SUNday, SeptEMBER 20, 2026
Webinar
Small Moments, Big Feelings: Writing Emotion in Picture Books with Author Rob Sanders
Creating deeper emotional impact doesn't usually require a complete rewrite. Sometimes, a carefully crafted micro-moment is all it takes. Author Rob Sanders will walk us through tips to make it happen.
Saturday, SeptEMBER 26, 2026
Webinar
OCTOBER 2026
Live Events & Webinars
Behind the Book: All Brains Welcome with Author Johanna Peyton and Editor Anna Luketic
Join us to discover how a picture book evolves from a spark of an idea into a book on the shelf.
SATURday, octOBEr 10, 2026
A CTC open house event!
Submission Opportunity to CTC
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From First Page to Offer: Writing a Manuscript that Agents and Editors Can't Resist
Linda Camacho, former Random House marketer turned literary agent, knows what makes industry professionals lean in and what makes them lose interest. In an industry where you can’t control every aspect, crafting a strong manuscript is the one thing you can.
Saturday, octOber 17, 2026
Webinar
Submission Opportunity!
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Should I Say Something? Leaving Space for the Illustrator Without Losing Your Vision with Author Rebecca Gardyn Levington
What happens when other people's visions of your picture book don't perfectly align with your own? Author Rebecca Gardyn Levington will walk us through when to compromise and when to let go.
Tuesday, octOBEr 27, 2026
Webinar
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Managing Your Agent Relationship Training
Private Training + Optional 1:1 Agent Audit with Bethany Hegedus
In this 70-minute private training, Bethany Hegedus walks you through the most common questions authors have after signing with an agent—and how to navigate this new chapter with clarity, professionalism, and power.
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