There’s just one thing we can tell you about writing a picture book: there is no one “right way” to do it.
You have a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it.
Maybe you’ve had an idea for a while and want to get started. Maybe you’re looking for a place to find community and hone your craft.
No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here. Your story and your picture book can inspire children, and we’d love to help.
Find A Picture Book Course
Getting the Gig: A Two-Night Mini on Speaking Opportunities for Storytellers
Starts: August 6, 2024
Writing for the Educational Market: A 6-Week Online Program
Starts: August 15, 2024
World-Building with Editor Emma D. Dryden: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: August 20, 2024
Successful School Visits: A Three Part Online Course
Starts: August 29, 2024
Working Retreat: Experienced Storytellers In-Company
Starts: September 11, 2024
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall)
Starts: September 17, 2024
Picture Book Essentials: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
Starts: September 23, 2024
From Idea & Sketch to Dummy & Submission: An Author/Illustrator Online Course
Starts: September 24, 2024
The Crash Course in Children’s Book Publishing (Fall)
Starts: September 24, 2024
Working Retreat: Lyrical Picture Books and Poetry
Starts: September 26, 2024
Research Techniques: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: October 22, 2024
Working Retreat: Picture Book Authors and Illustrators
Starts: November 10, 2024
Stuck in the Middle: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
Starts: November 12, 2024
Working Retreat: Revision
Starts: November 14, 2024
Turn Up the Volume on Quiet Picture Books: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: February 10, 2025
Picture Book Resources
Picture Books: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme
by Diane Murray
Writing Picture Books that Meet Kids Where They Are
by Eileen Robinson
10 Things to Consider When Writing a Picture Book Biography
by Donna Janell Bowman
Finding Story and Character Ideas from Kids (and other lessons from Dear Highlights)
a Webinar with Christine French Cully
Get it Right with Research
by Don Tate
3 Questions With Lesléa Newman and Rob Sanders About Writing Books That Make a Difference for Kids
3 Questions With Kaz Windness and Katie Mazeika About Disability Representation in Picture Book Illustration
3 Questions With Merrill Rainey and Joe Cepeda About Creating Books for The Very Youngest Children
