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YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL THE WORLD,
BUT NO ONE IS LISTENING!

You are not alone. Breaking into the children’s book industry is not difficult; it’s just about knowing how. Publishers are actively seeking children’s stories every day. Writers are trying to get their books published. Our job is to give you the knowledge of how to make the link. We asked our alumni to look back on their journey with our course — and what they shared was more than feedback. They talked about the exact moment it clicked. The AHA moment that shifted their perspective and made everything fall into place. In this short video, they explain what made this course different from every other program they had tried, what they still carry with them long after finishing, and why — without hesitation — they would recommend it to others who are in the same position.

Watch the video and hear their stories. You might recognise yourself in them.

YOU BRING THE STORY.
WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO TURN IT NTO A BOOK.

Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned artist ready to tell your own story, this class is designed to help you develop a picture book idea – with expert feedback, privacy, and support along the way.

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This is a 12-week class for aspiring writers, illustrators and visual storytellers ready to craft their own children’s picture book. We’ve teamed up with authorillustrator Sally Anne Garland and The Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency to offer author illustrators personalized, 1-1 professional coaching, industry insights and a clear creative path from concept to page-turner. Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned artist ready to tell your own story, this class is designed to help you develop a picture book idea — with expert feedback, privacy and support along the way. This course costs $950 USD. Scroll down for more information.

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This is a 12-week class for aspiring writers, illustrators and visual storytellers ready to craft their own children’s picture book. We’ve teamed up with authorillustrator Sally Anne Garland and The Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency to offer author illustrators personalized, 1-1 professional coaching, industry insights and a clear creative path from concept to page-turner. Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned artist ready to tell your own story, this class is designed to help you develop a picture book idea — with expert feedback, privacy and support along the way. This course costs $950 USD. Scroll down for more information.

WE LIVE UP TO OUR BRAND, TURNING ILLUSTRATORS INTO AUTHORS WHO ENJOY WHAT THEY DO.

We help author-illustrators get deals with the world’s leading publishers! Be a professional doing what you enjoy! But don’t take our word for It — See what our PB Class alumnis have to say. We are proud of helping artists transition into a professional writing career.

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IS IT WORK WHEN YOU’RE BEING PAID TO DO SOMETHING THAT YOU REALLY ENJOY?

You have a gift; you can draw, you can write, and you enjoy it. People need artists, and people pay for artists. We’ll make that link. You deserve to be doing what you do best and bringing that talent out to the world, just like singers should sing, and dancers should dance.

Sarah discusses her “AHA moment”: realizing her
portfolio can be shaped by multiple people.

Mark recalls her “AHA moment”: learning that style can be flexible, shining through emotion and color in her work

Lisa discusses her “AHA moment”: realizing her portfolio can be shaped by multiple people.

Sarah discusses her “AHA moment”: realizing her portfolio can be shaped by multiple people.

Mark recalls her “AHA moment”: learning that style can be flexible, shining through emotion and color in her work

Lisa discusses her “AHA moment”: realizing her portfolio can be shaped by multiple people.

YOUR GUIDE, YOUR CHALLENGER, YOUR BIGGEST SUPPORTER.

We’ve teamed up with author-illustrator Sally Anne Garland and The Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency to offer author illustrators
personalized, professional coaching, industry insights, and a clear creative path from concept to page-turner.
All for the exclusive price of $950 USD.

MEET YOUR COACHES – ACTIVE INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Caroline

CAROLINE WAKEMAN

CEO and Founder of Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency

For more than 20 years, Caroline has worked to create award-winning children’s book content with many leading publishers across the world. Her ability to marry strong storylines from published authors, with amazing illustrations from professional artists, culminates in picture and chapter books that are full of the ideas that young minds crave. After all, great stories create passionate and independent readers. Caroline and her team at CWLA provide a one-to-one service, ensuring publishers and authors receive the time and dedication their projects deserve.

SALLY ANNE GARLAND

Published Author Illustrator, Represented by Advocate Art and CWLA

Sally Anne Garland loved drawing and stories from a very early age. After studying illustration at Edinburgh College Of Art she worked for many years as an in-house Designer/ Illustrator for a number of retail suppliers, before becoming a full-time freelance Children’s Illustrator with Advocate Art Ltd in 2010.
Having successfully had her first author/illustrator picture books, Share and Don’t Speak With Your Mouth Full published with Little Tiger Press; she then went on to work closely with Caroline to have a further four
Authored/Illustrated picture books published through Collaborate Agency. She now currently lives in Glasgow with her partner and son.

LIZ CHADWICK

Creative Children’s Content Editor, CWLA

Liz has more than twelve years of publishing experience which began in Oxford at Oxford University Press and has since taken her to San Francisco, working as Senior Editor at No Starch Press, and back. She has honed her editorial skills over the years by working closely with authors to develop their ideas and drafts
into successful books, including multiple international bestsellers. Liz has a degree in Creative Writing from UEA and likes thinking about the conceptual, bigger-picture aspects of story and character building,

PROGRESSION, CLEAR DIRECTION, AND LEAVE WITH NEW CONFIDENCE!

ACT NOW! AND GET ON TRACK! AND DO WHAT YOU ENJOY!

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Act now! We select artists who are close to breaking through and need the right insight to go pro—get signed or start winning regular, well-paid commissions from top buyers. It takes time to match you with the right mentor and build a portfolio that actually works. It’s not instant, but it delivers.

Get on track today. If you’re looking for artistic development rather than career acceleration, choose one of our self-serve courses instead. There is no time to waste. The time is now

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Act now! We select artists who are close to breaking through and need the right insight to go pro—get signed or start winning regular, well-paid commissions from top buyers. It takes time to match you with the right mentor and build a portfolio that actually works. It’s not instant, but it delivers.

Get on track today. If you’re looking for artistic development rather than career acceleration, choose one of our self-serve courses instead. There is no time to waste. The time is now

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