Talks for College Level Students:
So You Want to be a Writer? Looking at a career in writing.
Ms. Gary gives an insider's view of how the publishing business works. Dollars and common sense are talked about, including ways to break into a career in writing. How to conduct yourself professionally as a writer and the essential tools you'll need to make money as a writer will be discussed. She will briefly talk about her work with Margaret Wise Brown's manuscripts.
What Does a Car Sound Like? Margaret Wise Brown's approach to writing for children
Using speeches and writings by the "guru" of children's book writing, Amy Gary shows writers how Margaret Wise Brown created hundreds of works for children. Directed at all levels of writers, beginner or long-time professional, this presentation relies heavily on the way Ms. Brown approached writing, and explains why the techniques she created over 50 years ago are still applicable today and why her books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny are perennial best selling books. Ms. Gary also talks about the recently published works and unpublished manuscripts by Ms. Brown.
Treasures in a Trunk: My work with Margaret Wise Brown's unpublished manuscripts
An indepth look at the manuscripts left behind by the prolific author. Ms. Gary shows examples of the unpublished work of Margaret Wise Brown and the detective work involved in getting these work into publication. Through this analysis of the works, a picture of the genius behind the writing emerges. The timeless nature of her writing is proven through the ability of her work to reach children 50 years after these manuscripts were locked away in a trunk in her sister's barn attic in Vermont.
The Genius Behind Children's Books: A look at the changes Margaret Wise Brown made in children's publishing
Ms. Gary discusses the "Here and Now" philosophy created by Bank Street School and adopted by children's publishers. Margaret Wise Brown was credited with giving this style of writing the "wings" it needed to reach children. From Ms. Brown's battles to get fair payment for illustrators to her fight for better printing and her unique techniques for writing, the history of children's publishing and Ms. Brown's career are connected.
Any length or audience size can be accommodated. Presentations can be made on a screen through Powerpoint or slides, depending on your preference. A wireless lavaliere microphone is preferred.
To find out if Amy is available, please provide a details of the conference you are having. Please include the date and information on the length and format of the presentation or presentations you would like. Also include the estimated audience size. Ms. Gary is happy to tailor her talks specifically to your needs.
