Drawn into Books!
Drawn into Books is a video series designed to help aspiring artists learn more about the children’s book publishing industry. The videos will be posted on this site and hosted on YouTube. (so be sure to subscribe) The Drawn into Books videos will be short in nature and will cover fun topics like developing your character, elements of page construction, character design, adding easter eggs, and more!
Episode 01 - Types of Picture Book Illustrations
In our 1st video we will cover the three main types of page layouts used in picture book construction. Not all books use all three, and some use a combination. But in any event, it’s important to know what your options are!
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Episode 02 - Character Design
In our 2nd video we will discuss the initial steps industry professionals take when working to develop a fun character that has appeal to both the artist and their audience.
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Episode 03 - Developing your Main Character - The "I am" Method
In our next Drawn into Books YouTube short, Matt takes you through a fun exercise that will help you really get to know your character inside and out.
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Episode 04 - Never Settle on your First Design
In our fourth Drawn into Books YouTube short, Matt emphasizes the importance of creating multiple versions of your primary character to push your creative skills and explore design options!
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Episode 05 - Enhancing the Appeal of your Character
So you’ve finished the first draft of your character. Well now it’s time to confirm that he or she is the best they can be. In Episode 05 of Drawn into Books, Matt stresses the importance of creating multiple versions of your character, along with tips to improve appeal.
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Episode 06 - Picture Book Length and Word Count
So let’s quickly touch on some basics. In this lesson, Matt discusses the target page length and word count for a typical children’s picture book.
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