Let’s take a look at the history of picture books, which is as rich and colourful as the stories these books tell. The origins of picture books are rooted in the influence of medieval illuminated manuscripts and John’s Locke’s educational ideals in the 17th century. From the first picture book in 1658 to the initial…
As a picture book author, selecting your book size is both a technical and creative choice that can significantly influence children’s reading experience. The size of your book affects everything from how illustrations are displayed to how text flows on the page, shaping how kids interact with your story. Understanding trim sizes, bleed, and orientation…
Picture book writing In picture book writing, keep this in mind: Which age group your children’s book is for (target audience). The style of writing, for instance, rhyming. Does your book have morals or something to teach children? The writing itself: Bear in mind the word count and the word choices for early readers. The…
Since we offer illustration services, we deal with children’s picture book authors most often. This easy to understand guide is going to explain to you exactly how to publish a picture book so you can start getting book sales and readers. In publishing a picture book, keep this in mind: The importance of picture books…
When researching types of illustrations for children’s books it is important to keep this in mind: Which age group your children’s book is for Types and styles of illustration suited for the age group or book style How many illustrations you’ll have in your book and which type of illustrations (full page, half page etc.)…