Cindy Kenney is an award-winning writer, editor and speaker working in publishing for 20 years. She has published over 70 books, numerous scripts, articles, curriculums and more! She worked as the Senior Managing Editor/Writer and Publishing Director for Big Idea Productions (VeggieTales) and Exclaim Entertainment.

Cindy loves speaking to children and sharing her knowledge. Her high-energy presentations are fun, interactive, varied and tailor-made for age groups and your needs. Cindy is available for full-day classroom workshops or assemblies, teacher in-services, and evening events. Some presentations include:

HIDE AND SEEK (Grades 2-6)
  Engaging overview of where ideas come from, creating and developing characters, and cultivate conflict with a surprise box of props and treats!

TO MARKET TO MARKET (Grades 2-8)
  Interactive, engaging summary of the writing process while sharing stories and galleys at various stages; reviewing the editorial process; and ten tips to being a top-notch writer.

STORY WRITING – A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
  In a pickle about story construction? Does happily-ever-after seem long ago and far away? Enjoy a mouth-watering recipe that has readers sitting up and wanting more! Whet the appetites of readers with attention-getting openers; whisk away burned-out ideas; spice up stale words; smother pages with great story writing and more!

HOW TO DRIVE WITHOUT A MAP – OR HOW NOT TO BE A GOOD WRITER! (Middle School & High School)
  Fun, zany overview of the writing process with an interactive presentation and activities on finding ideas, writing page-turners and editing.

ONCE UPON A TIME – A VIRTUAL WRITER VISIT (Any ages)
  Terrific option for bringing Cindy into the classroom!

THE ABC’S OF DEVELOPING YOUNG WRITERS (For teachers)
  How to help students with all facets of writing. Interactive elements and exercises for all aspects of story creation and insight into encouraging, inspiring and helping students with revision and editing.

ALL PRESENTATIONS:

• A glimpse into submission and publishing processes
• Why writing is important, regardless of career choice
• Question & Answer Session
• Autographed bookmarks to distribute
• Teacher worksheets and tips for future exercises
• Order form for purchasing books
• Many options tailored to your needs!

Contact Information:
Email: cindkenney@aol.com
Website: http://www.KenneyCreative.com