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DIY guides to help you illustrate your story with confidence and clarity.
Bring Your Picture Book Vision to Life
Here you’ll find curated resources to help you move forward with confidence — whether you’re just starting your manuscript or polishing a nearly finished book.
Introducing Resource Guides
For writers who prefer to go at their own pace, these guides walk you through key steps of the picture book process — from concept to polish.
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Find the Right Illustrator For You
Beginner’s Guide First-Time Authors
Finding an illustrator can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This friendly, easy-to-follow guide helps you understand what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to choose an illustrator who brings your story to life with heart. Perfect for new authors who want a trusted creative partner by their side.
How to Create Clear Picture Book Revisions
A Guide to Thoughtful, Trust-Building Feedback
Great books are built on great collaboration. This guide helps first-time authors give honest, constructive feedback—sharing what’s working, what’s not, and where they’re unsure—in a way that supports the illustrator’s work and strengthens your creative partnership.
Understanding the Picture Book Process
A Roadmap for First-Time Authors
Not sure what happens after you finish writing your story? This guide walks you through the key stages of turning your manuscript into a finished picture book—from working with an illustrator to preparing for print—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Bundle: Get All Three Guides
The Ultimate First Time Author Bundle (save 10%!)
The three guides,
1. Understanding the Picture Book Process
2. How to Create Clear Picture Book Revisions
3. Find the Right Illustrator For You
$12
* instant download
Find the Right Illustrator For You
Beginner’s Guide First-Time Authors
Finding an illustrator can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This friendly, easy-to-follow guide helps you understand what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to choose an illustrator who brings your story to life with heart. Perfect for new authors who want a trusted creative partner by their side.
$8
* instant download
How to Create Clear Picture Book Revisions
A Guide to Thoughtful, Trust-Building Feedback
Great books are built on great collaboration. This guide helps first-time authors give honest, constructive feedback—sharing what’s working, what’s not, and where they’re unsure—in a way that supports the illustrator’s work and strengthens your creative partnership.
$19
* instant download
Understanding the Picture Book Process
A Roadmap for First-Time Authors
Not sure what happens after you finish writing your story? This guide walks you through the key stages of turning your manuscript into a finished picture book—from working with an illustrator to preparing for print—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
$34
* instant download
Bundle: Get All Three Guides
The Ultimate First Time Author Bundle (save 10%!)
The three guides,
1. Understanding the Picture Book Process
2. How to Create Clear Picture Book Revisions
3. Find the Right Illustrator For You
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