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. Choose from one of our six-week courses in writing or illustration or take the combined ten-week course.

Illustrating a Children's Picture Book

Bestselling and prolific children’s book illustrator and author, Sarah McIntyre, guides you through the fundamentals of children’s picture book illustration. 6 weeks.

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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

On this ten-week course, Sarah and David share insights into both sides picture book creation. Perfect for budding illustrators and writers. 6 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