![hi picture book friends! now that you have explored trends like STEM...](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Pencils_2.1_Trimmed.png)
![and read lots of kid books...](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Pencils_2.2_Trimmed.png)
![it's time to put your resulting ideas into words and pictures.](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Pencils_2.3_Trimmed.png)
![mr. mousespeare will teach you how to write and illustrate your own picture book](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Pencils_2.4_Trimmed.png)
![here, as before, volume is key. practice, practice, and practice](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.5_Trimmed.png)
![as you practice, join as many groups and mini schools as you can!](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.6_Trimmed.png)
![here are some fun places to join: storyteller academy, s.c.b.w.i, 12 x 12 challenge, make art that sells](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.7_Trimmed.png)
![as you learn and write and draw, join critique groups for feedback!](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.8_Trimmed.png)
![some tips: learn to take good feedback from the bad. never quit. you've got this!](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.9_Trimmed.png)
![creativity can be messy, but try to organize your work and time](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.10_Trimmed.png)
![start small! make a small mini book or "dummy," write an outline for your manuscript, say "hi" at a conference!](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.11_Trimmed.png)
![once you have: a portfolio, 1 dummy, 2-3 more manuscripts... you are ready to publish](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.12_Trimmed.png)
![publishing is slow. take time to learn, polish, and connect. learn more next time!](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.13_Trimmed.png)
![some last-minute resources: storystorm, cbig-nyc, skillshare, domestika, your local art schoo](https://pome-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/How_To_PB_Inks_2.14_Trimmed.png)
Join us next time for Part 3 on So You Want To Create Your Own Picture Book?, publishing version! Follow Sophie Furman on Instagram @SophieFurmanArt and on TikTok @SophieFurmanArt :).
Join us next time for Part 3 on So You Want To Create Your Own Picture Book?, publishing version! Follow Sophie Furman on Instagram @SophieFurmanArt and on TikTok @SophieFurmanArt :).
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