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!

Current Picture Book Events: 

  • The Making of a Picture Book: From Conception to Completion with Deborah Sosin  

  • Secret Tips and Tricks Once You Publish Your Book with Josh Funk 

  • Join the Picture Book Circle with Alison Weiss!

2025 is the year to get your latest picture book out into the world!

Join Deborah Sosin (virtually) at the Writers' Loft

May 13th, 7pm plus two week replay!

$35 (non-members)

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Join Josh Funk (virtually) at the Writers' Loft

May 20th, 7pm plus two week replay!

$35 (non-members)

Grab Your Ticket Now!

Join Alison Weiss (virtually) at the Writers' Loft

May 23, 7pm. Please come live!

$35 (non-members) (limited spots)

Grab Your Spot Now!

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)

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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.

You'll receive two newsletters a month about general loft news, and events specific to your preferences!

Email us at [email protected] with any questions!

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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.)

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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!

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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!

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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!

Check it out!

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! 

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Current Workshops for Picture Book authors and illustrators:

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