Lit Chat Happy Hour
Join Lynn Rosen for a monthly book chat and BYO! Each time, Lynn will present a round-up of brand new just published books. She’ll tell you about new books and their authors and provide great new reading and book club recommendations. She’ll also fill you in on interesting publishing news and developments in the literary world. Come to this virtual meeting with two things: your beverage of choice, and your love of books! Also, there will be prizes! DATE: to be announcedTIME: 7PM – 8:15PMLOCATION: via...
Book Development Workshop
Now that you’re stuck at home, might this be the perfect time to start that book you’ve been thinking about writing? Join long-time book publishing industry professional Lynn Rosen for a series of classes in which we’ll workshop your book idea. We’ll hone your idea, look at the market, talk about publishing strategies and approaches, and address any other questions and issues that come up related to getting published. Our goal will be to help you make progress along the path from idea to publication.DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 11, 2PM – 3:30PMCOST: $25Sign...
Kids Write! Virtual Writing Classes for Kids
Introducing our new online writing program for kids! We want to encourage young writers, especially during these days when schools are closed, by giving them some new concrete skills that will help them become better writers and feel good about what they are accomplishing as young writers. Our classes combine instruction about craft and writing exercises, all at an age appropriate level. Classes are led by Lynn Rosen, owner of Open Book Productions and English, writing, and publishing instructor. (For more about Lynn see HERE.) What people are saying about Kids Write! Praise from a former student:I really liked this writing class. I’m still enjoying writing the rest of the story I started during the class. We were given time and help to be creative and write what we wanted. Praise from the parent of a previous student:“My daughter, who is in 7th grade, took a class with Lynn in the fall. It was a great experience on so many levels. I knew my daughter was a talented writer but didnt know how to foster this talent without nagging! Lynn got the middle schoolers comfortable with her and each other right away so they could give each other feedback. The fiction piece my daughter ended up writing blew me away. The characters had serious depth and I wanted to read more! I know she is a better writer from this class! I highly recommend Kids Write for teens and tweens!” Class Details BOTH SESSIONS ARE FULL. IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN A NEW SESSION BEGINS, PLEASE EMAIL LYNN@LYNNROSEN.COM. Class will meet virtually; details are below. Each class is 2 weeks long, includes 4 meetings, and each meeting is an hour and 15 minutes.Cost per class is $85 Register HERE. (A special discount for two children from one family is available.) KIDS WRITE! GRADES 3 – 5 DATE: Mon/Thur, April 16, 20, 23, 27TIME: 11AM – 12:15PMLOCATION: via ZoomIn this workshop, young writers will exercise their writerly muscles in a series of exercises designed to teach them about how to craft good writing in a fun way. They’ll learn about how to plan a writing project and what it means to write a good sentence, all in the context of exercises designed specifically for their age group.Register HERE. KIDS WRITE! GRADES 6 – 8 DATE: Tues/Fri, April 17, 21, 24, 28TIME: 2PM – 3:15PM LOCATION: via ZoomIn this workshop, we’ll start to look at what it means to be a writer. What exactly, do writers do? What are the many professions in which writing plays a role? What are some different types of writing? Students will do exercises that explore a variety of writing...
Literary Mindfulness
Writing is an activity that we pursue because, theoretically, we enjoy it and find it rewarding and fulfilling. It’s also extraordinarily challenging. Sometimes we are good at creating habits that have us regularly sitting in our chairs and working on our writing, and sometimes we let whatever distractions or concerns we may be feeling keep us from making the commitment to our creative work. Literary Mindfulness is about making a commitment to writing and being mindful about it. This is a commitment that means that we will do this writing for ourselves, acknowledging that it is something that is important to us and that nourishes us as much as it may challenge us. Literary Mindfulness is about honoring ourselves and the creative instinct that resides inside us. Practically, it’s about creating space for yourself to do your creative work. Sometimes, this is just about carving out a few hours, or even minutes, in your busy day. In these trying times, it’s more important than ever to make sure your creative soul has the chance to be expressed. Hence Open Book Productions is happy to provide some virtual opportunities for regular guided writing. Each Literary Mindfulness session will begin with focus exercises and goal setting. It will then include structured time that mixes writing exercises and group work with periods of quiet writing time. In addition to general structured writing exercises, it offers the opportunity to focus on writing your own project as well. Ongoing sessions will be offered.If you’d like to try a class, email lynn@lynnrosen.com. Sessions are scheduled as soon as a group is assembled at a time that is convenient for all. Each session is an hour and a half.COST: $25 PER SESSIONSign...
The Baby Owner’s Games and Activities Book
Babies learn about their world by playing. And with The Baby Owner’s Games and Activities Book, you’ll discover 75 exciting ways to enrich their minds, strengthen their bodies, and spark their imaginations. No expensive toys or battery-operated gizmos are required—just common household materials and a little creativity. From cooking and making crafts to dancing, playing music, and imitating favorite zoo animals, these activities all feature numerous developmental benefits. Compatible with all models ages 0–36 months, The Baby Owner’s Games and Activities Book will result in hours of...