If you love to write children’s stories and to create the artwork for them, then join this course for expert advice from popular children’s author-illustrators Sarah McIntyre and David O’Connell.

The two are friends and have collaborated on the picture book Jampires (David Fickling Books) – as well as working individually and collaborating with others. Unusually, both Sarah and David are writers and illustrators, and the course features filmed conversation in which they talk about their work in both areas and offer insider tips.

This course aims to demystify the world of children’s picture book publishing and help you to understand what publishers look for in a submission and  is ideal for aspiring writers or illustrators who want to learn the fundamentals behind making a picture book.

It is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have already written picture book texts but want to learn more and improve their skills. It’s also suitable for people who’ve previously written in different forms (e.g. novels for older children or adults).

This great learning package features teaching videos and substantial notes organised into ten weekly modules designed for flexible study, so you can take part at times to suit you and from wherever in the world you are.

Dates: 15 January - 25 March 2020. (Enrol by 13 January 2020.)
Location: Online
Course Fee: £350

Further details and to book here