How to write & illustrate a children's picture book

Learn how to bring new worlds to life on the page as you create stories and characters that capture the imaginations and hearts of young readers. Our online picture book courses are suitable for complete beginners, aspiring artists and those who want to learn more and improve their skills.

Writing a Children's Picture Book

Popular children’s book author and illustrator David O’Connell guides you through the unwritten rules of writing children’s picture book text. 6 weeks.

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Writing & Illustrating a Children's Picture Book

Sarah McIntyre and David O'Connell share insights into both sides picture book creation. Perfect for budding illustrators and writers. 10 weeks.

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The CBC course was where my career as a children’s author began. I had a little baby at the time, so the flexibility to watch the videos and do the weekly tasks in my own time was perfect for me.

Rachael Davis
Author of I Am NOT a Prince

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I loved this course . . . the lessons on writing were amazing and thought-provoking.

Bonnie Garmus, Multi-million-copy bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

1. Start writing

Put your pen to paper

2. Develop your writing

Hone your craft

3. Edit & pitch

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How to write & illustrate a children's picture book

Writing a Children's Picture Book

Writing & Illustrating a Children's Picture Book

The CBC course was where my career as a children’s author began. I had a little baby at the time, so the flexibility to watch the videos and do the weekly tasks in my own time was perfect for me.