Coaching & Mentoring Circles

Picture Book Circle

A unique hands-on workshop with just 6 writers and Chitra Soundar to help create, edit and prepare two picture book manuscripts for submission.

In this circle, you will have coaching, feedback on two of your PB manuscripts from Chitra and your peers. You will also have plenty of time for Q&A about the industry, finding agents, submitting process, understanding contracts and royalties and more.

Fees: £350/- per person for 6 sessions.

Duration and Timings:

Each PB circle is 6 sessions of 2 hours each.

The next PB Circle commences Wednesday 3rd September 2 pm - 4 pm (UK time) for 6 weeks (03 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1st Oct, 8th Oct)

Mode: Via Zoom

Suitable for beginners who have started writing their early manuscripts, and emerging writers who have published less than 3 picture books. Also suitable for advanced fiction writers who want to publish picture books.

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Writing Culturally

This is a specialised course for those who want to write stories for children (and adults) aligned to their culture - this is especially useful for writers of ethnic origins working in western markets like the US or the US.

In this course, you will learn how to tap into your upbringing, culture and language to create rich stories. During the course, you will try some hands-on exercises and go away with the confidence to attempt stories drawn from your life experiences.

Fees: £125/- per person

Duration and Timings:

The course is 3 hours long, with a short 10-min break between two 85-minute slots.

The next scheduled course is on Saturday 18th October at 10 am till 1 pm.

Mode: Via Zoom

Suitable for beginners and emerging writers of fiction. Particularly suitable for aspiring children’s writers of colour.

If you want 1-1 mentoring on your picture books or chapter books or career coaching in children’s books, please get in touch at chitra DOT pbcircle AT gmail.com to discuss your needs.

Testimonials

  • Working with Chitra was a fantastic experience. She brought my stories to life, helped me structure my thinking, and gave great tips to strengthen my writing, I totally recommend her—she’s wonderful to work with!

    Nadine Kaadan, Author & Illustrator

  • Very informative and inspirational. Tonnes of info.

    A student at City Uni

  • It's a great course and has given me a lot of insight into writing for children.

    A student at City Uni.

  • A well structured, informative & a very helpful course delivered by Chitra who has such a wealth of experience & knowledge of the subject and the market

    A student at City Uni