Author Kes Gray giving a talk

Join Kes Gray as he shares his journey to becoming an award-winning children's author in this exclusive workshop for aspiring picture book writers.

Kes will be providing tips and tools as well as sharing his experience of commissioning and the workings of the picture book publishing process.

The workshop is suitable for adults interested in picture book writing and participants are requested to bring a draft picture book text or story that they are working on. Refreshments will be provided.

Admission to the museum is included in the price of the ticket. Refreshments will be provided.

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Author Workshop: Picture Book Writing with Kes Gray

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16 May 2026 to 16 May 2026

1pm

Museum of Chelmsford

Price: £45 Members | £50 Non-members

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