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Welcome to my creative workspace! As an author-illustrator focusing on children’s literature, I share my journey and resources to help fellow creators develop their craft and navigate the publishing world.
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Step behind the scenes of children’s book creation, from initial character sketches to final manuscript revisions. Learn techniques, explore different mediums, and develop your unique style.
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Not sure where to begin? Here are some popular posts to get you started:
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...
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