CREATING THE PICTURE BOOK
course PMFA-451
Learn how to express your personal vision and appeal to your audience—children and publishing decision-makers
Short writing exercises will hone your skills.
Each week we will see your work as a class, and help you find the way forward.
Questions answered via e-mail during the week.
$695 for ten three-hour classes with
questions answered via e-mail during the week.
online at pratt.edu or call 855-551-7727
for course PMFA-451
Art by Steve
Steve knows first-hand how hard it is to get to "yes." But he's done it time and again.
His books include HAPPY CAT, starred by Kirkus Reviews, CAT GOT A LOT, HERE IS BIG BUNNY, and HIDE!, called "a winner" by School Library Journal. His latest, SNOW IS FUN will be coming in 2021.
With years of experience, I know much of what an editor is looking for.
I say "much of" because all editors have certain basics in common along with their individual preferences.
As an editor and an author-illustrator, Steve and I are coming at the process of creating a picture book from different sides of the desk. This unique mix of editorial/publishing and artistic/creative experience helps students unlock their picture book's potential.
"Barbara and Steve are a great team."-- Joe M.
"You get a really unique perspective, combining the editorial and artistic."--Celeste K.
"I highly recommend this class." --Jeff L.
"I was fully motivated." -- Dainty N.
"It is rare to find a class of this depth and breadth."--Stephanie R.
"It was fantastic!"-- Lisa C.
"Very intuitive." -- Yue Z.