Instructor Stories: Arree Chung
Myrna Foster introduces Arree Chung as the founder of Storyteller Academy and the instructor for Making Picture Book Dummies, Drawing 1, and Crafting Picture Book Stories.
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What Makes an Awesome Picture Book?
Arree Chung shares the two sins of storytelling and the three most important things that he looks for in picture books.
Self-Ended vs. Separate-Ended Picture Books
Jim Averbeck shares tips (and visual examples) to help you tell the difference between a self-ended and a separate-ended picture book.
Instructor Stories: Kathryn Otoshi
Myrna Foster introduces Kathryn Otoshi as the Storytelling and Symbolism intensive instructor. This post includes a book giveaway.
Plan on Attending Multiple SCBWI Conferences
Arree Chung talks about his experiences with SCBWI conferences and how attending them led to signing with his agent, Rubin Pfeffer.
Illustrating African American Hair with Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Myrna Foster shares a video of Vanessa Brantley Newton teaching how she illustrates one kind of African American Hair.
Student Success Stories: Abi Cushman
Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Abi Cushman about how she got an agent and signed a two-book deal with Viking. This post includes a giveaway of an 8×10″ signed giclee print using archival inks on a cotton rag paper featuring a scene from SOAKED!
The Business of Selling Picture Books
Arree Chung shares some publishing numbers to help demystify how to make an income as a creator of picture books.
Diversify to Make a Living as a Children’s Book Author
Jim Averbeck shares tips on how to diversify your income as a children’s book author/illustrator.
Student Success Stories: Marla Lesage
Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Marla Lesage about her unique path to getting her first picture book contract. This post includes a giveaway of Marla’s debut picture book.