Dream to Draft: Writing Your First Picture Book

Includes:

• Three modules with recorded presentations. Work at your own pace.
• Writing exercises to help you organize your thoughts and overcome the tyranny of the blank page.
• Downloadable resources, including worksheets for character development, plotting, picture book formatting, and budgeting,
• My guide to working with beta readers with done-for-you templates. 
• BONUS: Apply the cost of the course to a manuscript review or one-on-one coaching session.

In this course, you will:

• Clarify your goals, vision and inspiration as a picture book author. 
• Know the kid lit market fundamentals: Categories, genres, word counts, formats and other guidelines.
• Learn how to avoid the common mistakes that drain time, energy, and money.
•  Understand the essential elements of story in children's literature (character, setting, plot, pacing, prose vs. rhyme).
• Write your story and create a polished manuscript that's ready for the next step in your publication journey.
• Begin gathering feedback from your target audience.
• Learn how to find and collaborate with an illustrator who shares your vision
• Explore your publishing options.