The Art of Picture Book Collaboration
The Art of Picture Book Collaboration
WRITING 741.3
Learn how picture book writers and illustrators collaborate to breathe life into unforgettable stories that entertain, delight, and teach children.
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Learn how picture book writers and illustrators work in collaboration with each other
Explore different art styles for picture books
Get insight into how illustrators render words on a page into the pictures that grab children's attention
Understand how to best communicate your story to set illustrators up for success
About This Course
A great picture book isn’t just about the words—it’s about the perfect marriage of text and imagery. What makes a successful collaboration between authors and illustrators? That’s what this course will explore. We’ll dive into different art styles, from realistic to collage, digital to mixed media. We’ll also discuss how illustrators can help bring your vision to life, not just on the page but in marketing too. Whether self-publishing or working with a team, you’ll learn how to communicate your ideas and find the right illustrator for your story.
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