So You Want To Create A Picture Book? Part 2

hi picture book friends! now that you have explored trends like STEM...

it's time to put your resulting ideas into words and pictures.

mr. mousespeare will teach you how to write and illustrate your own picture book

here, as before, volume is key. practice, practice, and practice

as you practice, join as many groups and mini schools as you can!

here are some fun places to join: storyteller academy, s.c.b.w.i, 12 x 12 challenge, make art that sells

as you learn and write and draw, join critique groups for feedback!

some tips: learn to take good feedback from the bad. never quit. you've got this!

creativity can be messy, but try to organize your work and time

start small! make a small mini book or "dummy," write an outline for your manuscript, say "hi" at a conference!

once you have: a portfolio, 1 dummy, 2-3 more manuscripts... you are ready to publish

publishing is slow. take time to learn, polish, and connect. learn more next time!

some last-minute resources: storystorm, cbig-nyc, skillshare, domestika, your local art schoo

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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