The Children’s Picture Book You’ve Been Meaning to Write
About this Event
A children's picture book writing workshop that will help you get rough ideas, characters and half-finished thoughts down on paper.
This workshop runs over two sessions. Ticket price is for both sessions.
- Wednesday 10th June - 6.30-930pm
- Wednesday 17th June - 6.30-9.30pm
You’ll work alongside writer Lee Carnihan and designer/Artidote co-founder Floyd Sayers to shape and inspire the children’s storybook that’s been sitting quietly in the back of your mind for years. The goal is to reduce fear, create clarity, build momentum and give yourself permission to find your voice.
You’ll work alongside writer Lee Carnihan and designer Floyd Sayers to shape and inspire the children’s storybook that’s been sitting quietly in the back of your mind for years. The goal is to reduce fear, create clarity, build momentum and give yourself permission to find your voice.
A creative community
Together we’ll explore and simple story arcs and the rule of three, the power of the hero’s journey, dramatic visual storytelling with memorable characters. How to write a synopsis, sketch out a flat-plan, page layout, storyboarding, typography, pacing and structure—helping you move from vague idea to an illustrated story concept.
This is a supportive creative space for beginners, procrastinators and people who’ve always said “I’d love to write a children’s book one day.” We’ll shared ideas and practical guidance, with encouragement and feedback from the group. This collaborative approach will help the storytelling to feel real and publishing possible.
We’ll also discuss agents, publishers and self-publishing.
What's a flatplan
Using a miniature flatplan is an easy way to sketch out your story book ideas, its quick, and avoids overthinking, you can make make changes, refine, edit and rewrite your text, exploring your ideas and storylines as they slowly start to take shape.
Keep it simple
You don't need to be scared of sketching out your storybook, the simpler the better. As you work through your pages we'll show you how you use drama, scale and variation in your layouts to get your ideas across. Making sure each page works with the words.
Developing your characters
There are simple ways to add character and personality to your sketches, this is something we'll cover on the second workshop.
The Artidote studio is a bright, airy and welcoming space full of light, art and plants. It's been designed to make you feel energised. There is plenty of space, a range of seating, including ergonomic chairs and sit-stand desks. This ensures you can sit, stand and move throughout your time here.
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