There’s just one thing we can tell you about writing a picture book: there is no one “right way” to do it.
You have a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it.
Maybe you’ve had an idea for a while and want to get started. Maybe you’re looking for a place to find community and hone your craft.
No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here. Your story and your picture book can inspire children, and we’d love to help.
Find A Picture Book Course
The Writing Shorter Retreat: Why (and How) Less Can Be More
Starts: August 9, 2026
Picture Book Essentials: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
Starts: August 11, 2026
From Idea & Sketch to Dummy & Submission: An Author/Illustrator Online Course
Starts: September 2, 2026
Rhyming Picture Books: From Forced to Verse
Starts: September 15, 2026
Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: A Generative Retreat
Starts: September 16, 2026
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall)
Starts: September 23, 2026
Purposeful Page Turns: Crafting Momentum in Picture Books
Starts: October 5, 2026
Diving Into Picture Books with Editor Matt Phipps
Starts: October 6, 2026
Worldbuilding 101 with Editor Emma D. Dryden
Starts: October 20, 2026
Picture Book Approaches: Concept Books, Biographies and More
Starts: November 10, 2026
Picture Book Revision: Plot, Pacing, Character, and More!
Starts: December 1, 2026
Picture Book Resources
Picture Books: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme
by Diane Murray
Writing Picture Books that Meet Kids Where They Are
by Eileen Robinson
10 Things to Consider When Writing a Picture Book Biography
by Donna Janell Bowman
Finding Story and Character Ideas from Kids (and other lessons from Dear Highlights)
a Webinar with Christine French Cully
Get it Right with Research
by Don Tate
