
Do you have a terrific idea for a picture book for children? Learn how to plot and write and ultimately submit the picture book in your imagination TODAY! From the comfort of your own home, tailored to your own individual schedule and at a pace that best facilitates your learning, learn How To Write and Sell a Picture Book.
Picture Books Have their Own Special Requirements
- Watch all the videos first and then go back and follow along by doing the exercises
OR
- Immediately begin integrating what you’re learning
Program Description

INTRODUCTION
Video #1 = INTRODUCTION
JILL:
- Different kinds of PB
- Art and Illustration
- Our focus here
MARTHA:
- Character and action-driven pictures with examples of each
- Balloons over Broadway (action only)
- Tea Party Rules (character & action)
OVERALL STORY LEVEL
Video #2: HOW TO CHOOSE a PB TO WRITE
JILL:
• Let the CONCEPT be Your Guide
MARTHA:
- Commit
- Beginning, Middle, End
- Parameters of each
- Character Traits
PLOT AND DESIGN LEVEL
Video #3: ENERGETIC MARKERS
JILL:
- Common concept problems
- Rhyming in PB
MARTHA:
- Introduce Plot Planner
- Major turning points in every great Picture Book
- How to arrange the turning points into a plot
Video #4: TAKE-AWAY, PITCH, PLOT & TRANSFORMATION
JILL:
- Review
- Take-away / concept
MARTHA:
- Layers of Plot
- Character Transformational Summary
SCENE LEVEL
Video #5: BEGIN WRITING
MARTHA:
- Review
- Definition of Antagonist
- Antagonist’s Climax
JILL:
- Voice
MARTHA:
- Character Goals / Motivation
- Begin Writing
WORD LEVEL
Video #6: REVISION + THEME
JILL:
- Review
- How to Revise: All about logic
- Every word perfect, active verbs, age appropriate, length
MARTHA:
- Elements of Theme
- Test your turning points
- Rewrite your PB
NOW WHAT?
Video #7: HOW TO SUBMIT
JILL:
- How and Who to Submit to
MARTHA:
- Wrap-up
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