Children's Book Illustration courses in Bradford

Overview: 'Illustrating Children's Book Characters From Sketch to Final Art'   Are you an aspiring illustrator with a passion for bringing children's book characters to life? Look no further than our comprehensive course, 'Illustrating Children's Book Characters From Sketch to Final Art.' Designed by industry experts, this course is your essential guide to mastering the art of character illustration from conception to completion.   Module 1: Introduction to Illustrating Children's Book Characters In this introductory module, you'll dive into the fundamentals of character illustration for children's books. Learn about the importance of capturing emotion, personality, and storytelling through your artwork.   Module 2: Research and Concept Development Discover the secrets to creating compelling characters by conducting thorough research and developing strong concepts. Explore different styles, themes, and inspirations to enhance your creative process.   Module 3: Sketching and Character Design Gain hands-on experience in sketching techniques and character design principles. From rough sketches to refined designs, you'll learn how to develop distinctive characters that resonate with young readers.   Module 4: Composition and Layout Unlock the key elements of composition and layout to effectively place your characters within the narrative. Explore composition techniques, perspective, and storytelling devices to enhance the visual impact of your illustrations.   Module 5: Color Theory and Application Master the art of color theory and its application to children's book illustration. Explore color psychology, palettes, and techniques for creating vibrant and engaging illustrations that captivate young audiences.   Module 6: Digital Tools and Techniques Harness the power of digital tools and techniques to bring your characters to life with precision and efficiency. Learn essential software skills, digital painting techniques, and workflows to streamline your illustration process.   Whether you're a beginner looking to start your journey in children's book illustration or a seasoned artist seeking to refine your skills, our course offers valuable insights and practical exercises to help you excel in this exciting field. Enroll now and unlock your potential to create captivating characters that inspire and delight readers of all ages! Course Curriculum Module 1_ Introduction to Illustrating Children_s Book Characters Introduction to Illustrating Children_s Book Characters 00:00 Module 2_ Research and Concept Development Research and Concept Development 00:00 Module 3_ Sketching and Character Design Sketching and Character Design 00:00 Module 4_ Composition and Layout Composition and Layout 00:00 Module 5_ Color Theory and Application Color Theory and Application 00:00 Module 6_ Digital Tools and Techniques Digital Tools and Techniques 00:00

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, YOUNG FICTION, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Alice set up Alice Williams Literary in 2018 after representing children's books for over ten years at David Higham Associates. She is especially keen to consider playful, funny books for all ages, and is on the lookout for heartwarming, empowering stories, whether in a realistic, contemporary setting, or a wildly imaginative fantasy world - or somewhere in-between. Alice is offering 121 sessions for young fiction, middle grade, YA and picture book writers. For chapter books, MG and YA fiction, please submit a covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript in a single word document. For picture books, please submit a covering letter and two texts, or for illustrators one dummy and examples from your portfolio or a link to your website. (In addition to the paid sessions, Alice is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 17th February 2025

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, YOUNG FICTION, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Penny Holroyde has worked in children's publishing for almost 30 years from foreign rights at Walker Books to Rights Director at Candlewick Press in the USA, before becoming an agent specialising in children's books with the Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency. In 2015 Penny co-founded Holroyde Cartey with Claire Cartey, former art director in children's books at Hachette. The agency focuses exclusively on authors and illustrators for the children's book market. Penny has a particular love for picture books but is looking for authors and illustrators working across fiction and non-fiction for all children's ages from pre-school to crossover. She's always looking for humour in picture books and chapter books and heart with some messaging in MG. In YA she's looking for strong character with contemporary settings. She'd also be interested in seeing some horror in YA. Penny is offering 121 sessions for young fiction, middle grade, YA and picture book writers. For chapter books, MG and YA fiction, please submit a covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript in a single word document. For picture books, please submit a covering letter and two texts formatted in 12 point font in continuous stanzas (and with illustration notes if you wish to include them). Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. (In addition to the paid sessions, Penny is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 18th February 2025

LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions. In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential.  In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals. Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 13th March 2025

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOK TEXTS / ILLUSTRATIONS Lucy Brownridge is Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and formerly Thames & Hudson where she helped to establish the Children’s list. She has developed and edited books for children with Alan Ahlberg, Quentin Blake, Mariajo Ilustrajo, Kristjana S Williams, Bob & Roberta Smith, Yuval Zommer and Joe Coelho among others. She is the author of The Cat Family series, and many non-fiction titles for children. She is interested in the history of picture books and is always looking for innovative ways to use the book format. Her favourite books are funny, deceptively simple, thoughtfully written, distinctively illustrated and encourage a love for reading both words and pictures. Lucy would like you to submit the following depending on whether you are a picture book writer / illustrator or both. ABOUT YOU Include a covering letter, in a word document, telling Lucy about yourself and your sources of inspiration. If you have one, include a link to your website. She is keen to read stories she hasn't seen before or see artwork with a distinctive style rather than something that fits with trends. She has particular experience with picture books and illustrated narrative non-fiction. AUTHORS Please send a full manuscript (or 3), in a word document, starting with a short summary/blurb. Make the summary punchy and engaging. Remember that the best picture book stories are simple and every word should count. Do you see this book as part of a series? ILLUSTRATORS If you have a picture book idea please send a story board and a summary of the story. Please send a diverse selection of artworks from your portfolio. It is useful to see examples of the following: people of different ages and ethnicities, character studies showing a range of clothes and expressions, animals, a selection of everyday objects, wide-angle vistas, an example of a book cover (i.e. a classic book reimagined). Please send these in PDF where possible. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lucy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 13th March 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Philippa Sitters has worked in literary agencies since 2012, spending 10 years at David Godwin Associates. She has recently launched her own agency, PSA Ltd where she represents authors in both non-fiction and fiction across the literary-commercial spectrum. Her authors are prize winners and those whose books have been optioned for tv and film, from journalists to actors, lawyers to martial artists, her list is extremely varied and she wouldn't have it any other way. In fiction Philippa would like to see big stories, whether that's a commercial rom-com or a literary inter-generational bildungsroman. She loves character-driven novels, authentic voices in richly-drawn locations. On the non-fiction side, Philippa would love to find unique narratives from experts in their field, beautiful memoirs from those who've lived an extraordinary life, histories, science explorations, or ecological deep dives. Philippa does not represent sci-fi, fantasy or children's books. Philippa would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Philippa is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 19th March 2025

In this live course, I share my insights from my experience as a school librarian and governors’ clerk, into how teachers use children's books in the classroom, what they are looking for in school visits and how to prepare for them. I will be joined by voice coach, Cat Clancy, and confidence coach, Vie Portland.

Overview ***With this Children's Book Writing Techniques course, get a Personal Hygiene Course completely FREE and prevent yourself from being infected by Coronavirus and other contagious diseases.*** Children's Book Writing Techniques is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this Children's Book Writing Techniques and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills. Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession. The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 1 hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our website features are: This is a dedicated website for teaching 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Flexible deadline Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements to take this Children's Book Writing Techniques. You just need to have: Passion for learning, A good understanding of the English language, You should be able to use a PC at a beginner level, Be over the age of 16. Assessment The assessment is straightforward, you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of the course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed.  After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Introduction Introduction to Children's Writing FREE 00:02:00 02info-1 FREE 00:02:00 03keys-1 FREE 00:02:00 04aim-1 FREE 00:04:00 Coming Up With Ideas 05ideas-1 00:02:00 06characters-1 00:02:00 07plotting-1 00:04:00 The Mechanics of Writing 08planning-1 00:03:00 09storytelling-1 00:03:00 Important Technical Issues 10pov-1 00:04:00 11technical-1 00:04:00 12structure-1 00:02:00 Types of Children's Books 13picturebooks1-1 00:03:00 14picturebooks2-1 00:03:00 15picturebooks3-1 00:02:00 16easyreaders-1 00:03:00 17transition-1 00:01:00 18chapterbooks-1 00:01:00 19junior-1 00:02:00 20youngadult-1 00:05:00 Advanced Fiction Techniques 21dialogue-1 00:05:00 22showdonttell-1 00:05:00 Conclusion 23conclusion-1 00:02:00

This Children's Book Writing Course will teach you how to write and publish children's books with ease.  If you are interested in knowing how to write and self publish professional children's books, take this course today. This Children's Book Writing Course explores the variety of genres available and how to market your children's book. You will learn how to create books in different formats including PDFs and audio. Upon completion, you will be able to confidently utilise advanced writing methods which make you stand out in the market. This course is your guaranteed success to becoming a children's book writer. Children's Book Writing is a best selling course developed by industry experts and already helped tons of students like you. It is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and skills in the [course_category] or relevant sector.  This course is accredited by CPD, so you will get a career boost upon completing this course. Our Children's Book Writing is packed with 24 modules and 52 minutes of study. You will be awarded with a certificate of completion, the proof of your expertise in this field. If you want to get a job or looking for professional skills to excel in this field, a certificate from this course will help you appear as a strong candidate. You can also validate your certification from our website. It doesn't matter if you are willing to study full-time or part-time. This course is designed for any type of student and you can even complete it at your own pace. The materials are accessible from anyplace, any device and anytime.  Besides that, our experienced tutors will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email.

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want You will discover the art of writing for young readers from this comprehensive Children's Book Writing Course. You will acquire storytelling techniques in diverse genres empowering you to become a successful children's book author. This course at a glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Know critical information to include in children's writing Know five keys to write successful write-ups Learn how to come up with ideas, characters, and do plotting Learn the mechanics of writing Understand significant technical issues and points of view Get to know types of children's books such as fiction, novels, and picture books Get acquainted with advanced fiction techniques Master the technique to interview with a children's author Why Children's Book Writing Course right for you? This comprehensive online course will give you a broader purview of writing mechanics such as planning and basic storytelling and essential technical issues such as point of view and structure. You will also study children's books such as picture books, transition books, chapter books, junior novels, and young adult fiction. You will learn about advanced fiction techniques such as dialogue and 'show don't tell'. Apart from that, you will learn how to interview a children's author, come with creative ideas and include storytelling in your write-ups. By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of storytelling, tips to write good write-ups, the mechanics of writing, and the types of children's books. Children's Book Writing Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction to Children's Writing Crucial Information 5 Keys to Writing Success Improve Your A.I.M Coming Up With Ideas Getting Ideas Characters Plotting The Mechanics of Writing Planning Basic Story Telling Important Technical Issues Point of View Technical Issues Structure Types of Children's Books Picture Books One Picture Books Two Picture Books Three Easy Readers Transition Books Chapter Books Junior Novels Young Adult Fiction Advanced Fiction Techniques Dialogue Show Don't Tell Conclusion Conclusion Interview With a Children's Author Interview Part One Interview Part Two Interview Part Three Who should take this course? This comprehensive course is perfect for those who want to teach their children the art of writing, understand the techniques to write an appealing write-up, and some of the technical issues involved in children's writing. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this children's book writing course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This children's book writing course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. 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