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Make a Children’s Picture Book – Step by Step
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Make a Children’s Picture Book – Step by Step

Learn how to write, illustrate, and self-publish your own children’s picture book with clear, beginner-friendly steps.
Created byJules Marriner
Last updated 5/2025
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Understand the key decisions around self or traditional publishing
  • How to pace your story and build a picture book dummy
  • How to plan strong visual layouts, even if you're new to illustration
  • Tips for designing eye-catching front and back covers
  • How to avoid common beginner mistakes and take the first step toward publishing

Course content

6 sections • 6 lectures • 43m total length

  • An introduction1:50

    Welcome to your picture book journey!

    In this short introduction, I’ll walk you through what to expect in the course — including the key early steps like story pacing, planning your pages, and starting to think visually (even if drawing feels daunting). You’ll also hear how I approach picture book making in a simple, encouraging way — with a few creative resources to help you begin.

Requirements

  • No previous experience needed — just a story idea and a willingness to explore
  • Basic art materials like paper, pencils, or pens
  • Optional: a scanner or drawing app if you'd like to work digitally
  • A notebook or sketchbook for planning and creative prompts
  • Curiosity, imagination, and a cup of tea recommended!

Description

Make a Children’s Picture Book – Step by Step: Write, Illustrate, and Self-Publish

Have you written a story but don’t know how to turn it into a children’s picture book? Whether you're a writer, an aspiring illustrator, or just someone with a message to share, this course will guide you gently through the key steps — from your first idea to a polished book layout.

You’ll learn how to pace your story, create a dummy book, plan page layouts, and design front and back covers. With clear guidance, creative prompts, and beginner-friendly worksheets, you’ll start building your book — even if you don’t consider yourself an artist.

This is a lighter version of my full course, perfect for those who want a clear overview before diving deeper into illustration or publishing.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete plan for your picture book — and the confidence to bring it to life.

What’s included:

  • Short, clear video lessons

  • Downloadable worksheets

  • Creative writing prompts

  • Additional PDF: “Top 3 Mistakes New Picture Book Creators Make”

Whether you’re new to children’s books or picking up a creative project again, this course will help you take that all-important first step. We can do this together!

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring picture book creators who have a story to tell but don’t know where to start
  • Writers who want to explore the visual side of storytelling
  • Beginners curious about illustration and layout, even with no art background
  • Anyone feeling stuck between writing and publishing their children’s book

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