How To Write A Children's Picture Book From Concept To Publication
I work with authors at all stages of their writing journey, from initial idea or draft manuscript through to working with illustrators, publication, and beyond.
Whether you’re new to writing, a seasoned author branching out into another genre, or need guidance in specific areas, I can help.
How Does My Six-Week Signature Programme Work?
I guide authors through six weekly online sessions via Zoom on the varying aspects of writing and publishing a children's picture book.
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Authors also receive two 1:1 Mentoring Sessions where we delve into their own unique author journey and manuscripts.
The programme is chopped into manageable segments:
Week 1 - The techy specs every picture book writer should know before writing the first word, knowing your audience, and planning your picture book.
Week 2- Vocabulary. The do's & don'ts, ensuring it's age-appropriate, engaging, and the importance of oral flow.
Week 3 - Character Development. Writing engaging characters readers will love.
Week 4 - The power of writing through illustration. Knowing when to use a single or double page spread. Using illustrations to set pace and tone. Finding and working with an illustrator. Nailing the front and rear covers.
Week 5 - Preparing for publication or submitting to agents and publishers. The various publishing options.
Week 6 - Publication and beyond. Blog tours, interviews, and housekeeping info every author should know.
The aim of my six-week programme is to help authors 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.
🔥The added value of this programme is that the knowledge gained can then be transferred to all future titles.
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲:
✔️ their books stocked by Waterstones.
✔️ held Waterstones events.
✔️ won awards.