Picture Book Creator: From Idea to Publishing Ready
In this 8 week course, students will create a picture book from start to finish. They’ll brainstorm, write, illustrate, and learn about publishing while gaining hands-on experience. Perfect for aspiring authors and illustrators!
Sarah McDavis
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. This class focuses on creating one picture book project.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Picture Book Creator is an interactive, hands-on course for young authors and illustrators. Each week, students will dive into a new stage of the book-making process, from writing a story and designing characters to creating illustrations and assembling their book. Students will learn through doing, with plenty of encouragement and support at every step. Important note: Depending on their chosen illustration style and amount of detail, students may only complete a dummy book (two full illustrations and the rest are drafts/sketches) within the 8 weeks of the class.
Learning Goals
Grow storytelling skills, including narrative structure and character development.Have confidence in sharing and presenting their creative work.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
What Makes a Great Picture Book?
We will explore the basics of picture books: structure, audience, and what makes them special. Students will brainstorm ideas and concepts for their own story. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Crafting Your Story
We will learn how to write a picture book manuscript with a strong beginning, middle, and end. Students will develop their main character and outline their story arc. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing Workshop
This week we will workshop students story drafts with the class and get feedback. We will discuss giving and receiving feedback on our creative projects. On their own, students will revise and polish their manuscripts. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Bringing the Story to Life
We will talk about visual storytelling and how illustrations add to the words in a picture book. We will explore character design and different illustration techniques. Students will learn how to paginate their text and start working on ideas for illustrations. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Writing and art supplies that they enjoy using. Canva, Google Docs, and Google Slides are optional, not necessary.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2022
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a children’s author and illustrator, I bring real-world experience and passion to this course. With over a decade creating in the world of children's literature, I'll share real world examples of publishing journeys. My expertise in crafting stories through words and pictures started when I was young and I love seeing students' imagination and creativity come to life in a book they can share.Reviews
Live Group Course
$19
weekly or $147 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
