Instructor: Dani Nichols

Dani Nichols
Biography: Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist, and children's book author. Her independently-published kid's book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, sold more than 800 copies in its first 20 weeks in print (by contrast, most independent books sell less than 250 copies over their lifetime). Buzz the Not-So-Brave is in retailers all over Oregon and has won a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, a Next Generation Indie Book Award, and a Will Rogers Medallion Award. Dani's essays have also won several awards and been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine, and more.

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Have you always wanted to write a kid's book? This class is for you! In this course, successful kid's book author Dani Nichols will help you navigate the path to writing, designing, and selling your book. No experience necessary! Participants are encouraged to come with potential children's book ideas and questions. Authors who already have a children's books and want help releasing or successfully marketing their children's books are also welcome.
May 4-11, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Bend