Introduction to Children’s Book Creation

Day 1: Storytelling with words and pictures

Through engaging activities and discussions, we explore the key elements of a compelling children’s story. These include a concept, structure and outline, and character development. We will discuss vivid descriptions and creating vibrant story settings. Storyboarding, a valuable technique for visualizing ideas and constructing narratives, will help guide us through elements of the story.

Day 2: Giving life to the Story, and Book Production

Day two will focus on the process of bringing color and life to the story. When creating children’s books, the story arc and flow, character development and the relationships between characters are all used to enhance the overall plot line. Using our storyboard and outline as a guide, we will dive into the practical aspects of book production. Writing and editing manuscript, layout, and creating and incorporating original illustrations that bring out the heart of the story.

Day 3: Publishing and Book Promotion

While stitching together our book, we’ll look at publishing. Especially KDP which is easy, free. We’ll navigate production, including cover design, formatting, the blurb, and printing, and establishing an online presence as aspiring authors.