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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Magic

What's the most fun part of writing a fantasy book? Why, the magic, of course! Come learn about the different types of magic in your favorite fantasy stories, and all the things you need to think about when you're getting ready to make your own!

Sofiya Pasternack

45 Minute Program

$129

Welcome to magic school! Did you remember to bring your wand? Spellbooks? Magic rocks? Enchanted herbs? Wisecracking familiar? Spellcasting bubblegum that casts different curses based on how big the bubbles are?

Something integral to almost all fantasy is how magic shapes the people and places of the fantasy realm. But developing magic can be complicated! Join me to learn about the different types of magic and all the things to consider while you're conjuring up your very own magical universe!

About the Author

Sofiya Pasternack is a mental health professional, the highly-distractible author of fantasy for kids, and prone to oversharing gross medical stories. She's the author of Sydney Taylor Book Honor ANYA AND THE DRAGON (HMH 2019), and ANYA AND THE NIGHTINGALE (HMH 2020).

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Wild Card Q&A!

Ask Sofiya whatever burning questions you can come up with!

Sofiya Pasternack

30 Minute Program

$99

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How to Plot a Story (Without Totally Losing It!)

Do you want to write a story, but then you look at the GIGANTIC task of plotting out that whole thing, and you say, "Never mind!" Well, fear no more! Learn how plotting can be fun!

Sofiya Pasternack

45 Minute Program

$129

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Turning History Into Fantasy

Have you ever heard that there are two sides to every story? Well, that's not true. There are, in fact, THREE sides to every story! Learn about the three sides of history, and how to use this triangle of facts and fancy to write stellar historical fiction and fantasy!

Sofiya Pasternack

30 Minute Program

$99

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Find Your Voice!

For serious authors working on the intangible and sought-after voice! What is voice, and how do we develop one? (Hint: lots of practice!)

Sofiya Pasternack

45 Minute Program

$129

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A Fun Passover Story & Dance Event with Author Susan Chodakiewitz

Meet the characters from Mr. Snoozle's Exquisite Eggs humorous passover story with author Susan Chodakiewitz and Learn the Let My People Go Dance

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The Magic Tea House- Exploring the Senses Through the Power of Story

A sensory exploration into the world of tea through the legend of the Blue Tiger and the Magic Tea House. Children will learn about the culture of TEA, and explore sound, rhythm, smell and taste

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Learn the Friendship Dance and GET MOVING!

Meet author Susan Chodakiewitz and Learn The Friendship Dance from the Picture Book Wobegon and Mildred. Kids will learn about the process of writing a picture book, discuss the important social emotional lessons from the book and learn the dance steps to the My Best Friend Dance, from the musical version of the book Wobegon and Mildred.

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Write a SONG Together!

Compose a song together on a topic of your choice!

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