Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.
All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!
Revision is the key to unlocking a manuscript’s full potential. Whether writing for younger children, tweens, or teens, developing strong revision skills is one of the most valuable aspects of the writing process. This interactive webinar series includes three 90-minute live sessions, Q&A, with time between each session to apply new techniques and strengthen manuscripts.
Each webinar explores strategies for strengthening story structure, deepening characters, improving pacing, sharpening language, and creating greater emotional impact. Participants will learn how to identify manuscript weaknesses, use feedback effectively, and develop a professional revision process. Writers may also submit pages from their manuscripts, with selected excerpts reviewed anonymously during the live sessions so everyone can learn from real revision examples and professional feedback.
Lydia Lukidis is an award-winning author of 60+ trade and educational books for children. A science enthusiast from a young age, Lydia now incorporates her studies in science and her everlasting curiosity into her books. Her titles include UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere (Capstone, 2025), DANCING THROUGH SPACE: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights (Albert Whitman, 2024), and DEEP, DEEP, DOWN: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench (Capstone, 2023). She also continues writing fiction and humorous books, like her debut graphic novel series, GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG (Andrews McMeel, 2025/6). She has won numerous awards such as the Crystal Kite Award for the Canada and North America division, a Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honor, and multiple Cybils Award nominations.
Lydia is an experienced speaker and presenter in the kidlit space. She has led professional webinars for organizations such as SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), Storyteller Academy, and Rate your Story, and frequently speaks on topics including writing for children and STEAM integration. She brings an engaging, practical, and energetic approach to her presentations, whether speaking to educators, writers, or industry professionals. Another passion of hers is fostering a love for children’s literacy through the writing workshops she regularly offers in elementary schools across Quebec with the Culture in the Schools program.
Lydia is represented by literary agent Miranda Paul from Aevitas Creative Management. For more information, please visit www.lydialukidis.com.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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