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Picture Books 101: Writing for Kids

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Overview

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Description Have you ever wanted to write a children’s picture book? Well, now you can! Celebrated children’s book author and illustrator Mike Curato teaches the ins and outs of writing your own picture books. From brainstorming ideas to generating a great plot and characters, you’ll learn to create a fascinating story that keeps children (and adults!) turning the page. Plus get insider tips for publishing your book.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Getting Started
  • Story & Plot
  • Beginnings & Endings
  • What's the Big Idea?
  • What a Character!
  • Telling a Story Through Pictures
  • Pacing & Editing
  • Creating a Book Dummy
  • Publishing 101

Taught by

Mike Curato

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