Kristin Wolden Nitz, Author

Zeeland, MI
email: kwnitz@charter.net
website: www.kwnitz.com

Books
Defending Irene (Peachtree Publishers, April, 2004), a middle grade novel
Play-by-Play Track (Lerner Publications, 2004), non-fiction how-to
Play-by-Play Field Events (Lerner Publications, 2004), non-fiction how-to
Fundamental Softball (Lerner Publications, 2004), non-fiction how-to

Magazines and other publications
Short stories and articles in Cricket, Highlights, Hopscotch and Soccer Jr.

Programs for Children (ages 3rd grade and up) and Adults
School Visits, Library Programs, Bookstore visits, Workshops, Writer in Residence Programs, Conferences, Panels

School Presentations

  • From Situation to Story: A Manuscript's Journey from Interesting Idea into Print
  • Details: The Building Blocks of Writing
  • Fiction: Truth's First Cousin

For smaller groups, Kristin will guide groups through various interactive excercises.

Presentations for Adult Writers

  • The Art of the Query Letter
  • Researching the Contemporary Novel: How to Bring Authenticity to your Setting, Narrative and Dialogue

Group Size: Varies. For assemblies, no more than two grade levels at one time.

Fees: Begin at $250 in Southwestern Michigan, and $350 plus expenses outside.Will negotiate under certain circumstances. Inquire.

Speaker Availability: Year round

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