Class Details

★ SYNOPSIS

Are you an author with a children's book and a BIG vision? Imagine your story expanding beyond the page? Don’t go to Hollywood– make them come to you!

★ WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS

Authors looking to amplify their book’s impact beyond the page. Innovative, entrepreneurial minds seeking a comprehensive approach to maximizing the value of their intellectual property across various media platforms.

★ COURSE DETAILS

Why Hollywood prefers IP (books, articles)
Creating a big picture for your story: do you want to create a short youtube series based on your book’s characters and storylines? Podcast? Feature film?
Available tools to help you scale and create content quicker and faster Media-centric revenue streams for your book
Leverage gaming platforms similar to Roblox that allow for interactive storytelling, brand expansion, and engagement with young readers. Go to where the kids already are!
Step by step guide on how I created Goodnight, Hiariette (book, puppet musical and reading curriculum)

★ TIME FOR Q&A

This class will include ample time for Q&A afterward.

★ ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Tanya Wright, Ed. M is a two-time SAG Award winner (Best Ensemble) for her portrayal of Crystal Burset in Orange is the New Black.

The first book in her Hairiette of Harlem chapter book series is currently in Target stores nationwide; book 2 will debut in June and Book 3 will debut in September. Tanya wrote and directed the Goodnight, Hairiette puppet musical, wrote the (picture) book and designed the reading curriculum for K-3 schools.

Tanya received her master's in Learning Design, Innovation and Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. While there, Tanya won the Harvard Innovative Venture in Education (HIVE) Award (most promising early stage venture) and the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship. Tanya was a semifinalist in the Nichols Screenwriting Competition (administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) and is currently writing a graphic novel that will serve as the basis for the Hairiette feature film. Tanya has also appeared in countless TV series including True Blood, Madame Secretary, “24” and The Good Wife.

★ CLASS SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, April 16, 7:30PM EST - 8:30PM EST + Q&A

Can't Make It? We've Got You Covered!

Name: From Page to Powerhouse: Turn Your Children's Book into a Media Empire!
Brand: Event
Price: 110.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Watch It On Replay

Want to take this class but won't be available when it's scheduled? Don't worry it - we send a replay link to everyone who registers, usually within 24 hours after the class is over. You can also email us in advance with any specific questions you'd like the instructor to answer during the course.