Have you dreamed of writing and illustrating a children’s picture book? Do you have a first draft of a children’s picture done and don’t know what to do next? Would you like to write and illustrate a children’s picture book for your grandchildren? Join children’s picture book author, illustrator and publisher Jason Dorsey once a month as part of a cohort. Jason will walk you through his tried and true process and help you take your children’s picture book from creation to completion.
The Create your Children’s Book in a Year class will meet 12 times, on the first Monday of each month, beginning in January 2021. The class will be held on Zoom from 4:00-5:30pm Pacific Standard Time. All the Zoom classes will be recorded so that if you miss a live class you will be able to watch the class later. In this class, Jason will share stories from his own journey of writing, illustrating and publishing children’s books. Each month you will get a PDF that shares that next STEP towards creating and completing your children’s book. You will be encouraged with virtues and skills needed to bring your dream to completion. And, best of all, you will be with other creative people who share your dream and who are working on their children’s book alongside you.
Jason’s 12 Step Process
Here is the 12 step process that Jason will walk you through to bring your children’s picture book from creation to completion.
January: Imagine your story
In January you will:
- Learn the characteristics of a good story (story) and the look of the book (end in mind)
- Be encouraged in the exercise of your imagination
February: Draft your story
In February you will:
- Learn how to make a first draft of your story
- Be encouraged in the virtue of courage
March: Ask for help on your story
In March you will:
- Learn how to ask for help and who to ask for help
- Be encouraged in the virtue of teachability
April: Finish your story
In April you will:
- Learn how to compile, craft, and edit your story
- Be encouraged in the art/skills of collaboration and completion
May: Create a story board
In May you will:
- Learn how to create a story board with final book design in mind
- Be encouraged in the attribute/exercise of creativity
June: Illustrate your story (1)
In June you will:
- Learn basics of composition: design, perspective, values and color
- Be encouraged in the art of illustrating
July: Illustrate your story (2)
In July you will:
- Learn basics of composition: design, perspective, values and color
- Be encouraged in the virtue of perseverance
August: Design your story
In August you will:
- You will learn the steps of photographing your art and designing your book
- Be encouraged in the art of detail
September: Submit your story
In September you will:
- You will learn the platforms for printing and the importance of review and copy editing
- Be encouraged in the virtue of responsibility
October: Print your story
In October you will:
- You will learn the basics of funding and printing your story
- Be encouraged in the skills of fund-raising
November: Promote your story
In November you will:
- You will learn the basics of promoting your story
- Be encouraged in the skills of marketing and messaging
December: Share & Sell your story
In December you will:
- You will learn the basics of sharing and selling your story
- Be encouraged in business skills
Cost
In the future we expect to charge participants $25 a class ($300 dollars overall). But since this is our first time taking others through this course, we are offering it for just $100!
You can sign up for this class here:
