Star Bulletin
Da Kine
Feb 25, 2009
Writing teacher to share her talent
Margaret South shares her expertise as a writing teacher at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators” conference March 7 at the Ala Moana Hotel. Her presentation, “Secrets of a Good Story,” is based on the premise that great stories don’t just happen, they are constructed “brick by brick.”
South has developed television and feature-film projects, including Bette Midler’s “Beaches.” She also teaches “The Art of Story” master writing classes and founded “Kids Talk Story,” a program offered in schools in Hawaii and nationwide.
Other speakers at the conference include Martha Mihalick, associate editor at Greenwillow Books; and Victoria Jamieson, book designer and illustrator.
To register, call 295-2866, or e-mail elizabethpaints@yahoo.com. Registration deadline is Monday.
