Designing a Book Cover They say never judge a book by its cover… but let’s be honest, we all do it. And so do your readers! So, it’s important to make sure your book’s cover is something that not only stands out but really invites readers into your story. In this...
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Illustrating a Picture Book: How to Go from Dummy to Finished Product
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final stage, where the magic finally happens. Today we’re taking a picture book dummy to finished book. going to take a picture book from dummy... to finished! And let’s be honest, at this point, the dummy starts to feel more...
How I Funded My Self-Published Book | Kickstarter Tips & Self-Publishing Secrets
You’ve done it! You have a finished book and are ready to see people reading it! After deciding your publishing route you picked… Self-Publishing! Hooray! Self-publishing is an awesome choice for publishing, now for the real trick: paying for it. In traditional...
LIVE STREAM: Making a Picture Book Dummy (thumbnails, sketches, final images)
Watch the live-stream with Charlotte Glaze from September 20, 2024 all about how to make a Picture Book Dummy. A picture book dummy is used to pitch a picture book to an agent and publisher in order to get it published. Charlotte walks through what you need, why...
Children’s Book Publishing Guide: Big 5, Small Press, Hybrid, & Self-Publishing Explained
How Do You Want to Publish Your Children’s Book? So, you’ve written a children’s book! Now, the million-dollar question: how do you publish it? Do you want to go the traditional route, get cozy with a small press, or go all-in and self-publish? Maybe hybrid...
Why I Chose to Self-Publish My Picture Book | The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
You poured your heart into your story, but agents and publishers aren’t into it. Now what? I faced the same challenge and I’m going to tell you what I did about it. (Spoiler: I didn’t shelve it!) So, what did I do with my story that I loved? In my publishing series so...
Mastering the Query: How to Pitch Your Picture Book to Literary Agents
You’ve done the hard work of creating your picture book manuscript or dummy, and now it’s time to take the next big step—querying an agent. In this post, we’ll cover the process of querying, what agents are looking for, and how to craft a compelling query letter. I’ll...
Picture Book Dummy Creation: Tips from an Author-Illustrator
Creating a picture book is a journey, one that starts with a simple idea and grows into a world filled with characters, emotions, and life lessons. For me, that journey began with a story that had been simmering in my heart for years. I wrote, edited, and sketched...
Thumbnailing Your Picture Book Dummy | Essential Tips for Picture Book Creators
Thumbnailing is a crucial step in creating a picture book. It’s where you start to visualize how your story will come to life on the page. Today, I’ll walk you through the key aspects of thumbnailing, from composition and storytelling to how to guide your reader’s eye...
Mastering Picture Book Pagination: Essential Tips for Writers & Illustrators
So, you’ve written and edited your story, and now it’s time to paginate your manuscript. Paginating is all about figuring out how your story will flow across the pages of a picture book. In this video, I’ll guide you through the key aspects of pagination, including...
Master the Art of Editing Your Picture Book | Essential Tips for Authors
So, you’ve written your story—congratulations! But the journey doesn’t end there. Editing is where your story truly takes shape. Today, we’ll walk through the key steps of the editing process, from getting feedback to fine-tuning your final draft. Let’s dive into...
Mastering Picture Book Writing: Tips for Creating Compelling Stories
Ever wondered how your favorite picture book was created? It all starts with a great story. Today, I'll show you how to write yours! First off, start with an amazing idea for your story. Now take your idea and let’s discover how to write it! There are a lot of things...