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...
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...
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...
Discover the importance of the thumbnail process in picture book creation and learn how to effectively utilize this crucial step to bring your story to life.
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...
Watch Charlotte Glaze bring a sketch of a girl riding a pony to color and finish as she works in Photoshop with a Cintiq. Charlotte works in a digital cut-paper style. Process: Thumbnail, Rough Sketch, Finished Sketch, Color, Texture, and Shadow. Thanks for watching....
Digital ink illustration of Gandalf, contemplating the dangers Frodo would be facing as he carried the Ring of Power.