Picture Books I: Write Your Story

Picture books are weird! Picture books are hilarious! Ideas for picture books are all around you!

This illuminating class, taught by Christine Fleming, author/illustrator at Might Could Studios, is the first of a two-part series on how to create your own children’s picture book: Picture Books I: Write Your Story and Picture Books II: Illustrate your Story.

In this 50-minute class, you’ll learn Christine’s step-by-step process for molding a vague story idea in your head into a sparkling picture book manuscript. You’ll begin by learning what exactly a picture book is, as well as its purpose, inspirational history, and anatomy.

With all that knowledge in your brain, you’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of writing your story. Christine will explain how she finds her own story ideas, and how to get that first cringe-worthy draft out of your head and onto the page. Then she’ll take you through her revision process describing the use of plot structure, point of view, prose, rhythm patterns, poetry techniques, and character development. And finally, Christine will chat about common plot issues, what makes an enticing opening and satisfying ending, how to pick a title, reduce word count, and make a writer’s dummy to solve pacing issues.