Introduction to Writing & Illustrating Children's Picture Books

An introduction to Christyan Fox's 'Writing & Illustrating Children's Books' courses.

Christyan Fox has been illustrating and writing children's picture books for over 30 years with more than 50 published books. He's also lectured in creating children's picture books and character design at UAL Chelsea, the V&A in London and other universities. Whether you’re a writer, illustrator (or both!), now you can learn the inside secrets, tips and tricks of how to create your own children’s picture book for fun or profit. Subscribe for more information-packed content every time a new video is added. And if this video helped you, please like, comment & share.

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[mariebraaksma]

This is just what I need! Over the past 7 years as a nanny I’ve come up with so many ideas but haven’t yet got something together. Now that I have my son I’m extra motivated to give it a shot. Can’t wait to get started!

[suzum]

The thrill of getting your book published is perfectly expressed in the movie Miss Potter with Renee Zellweger.

[martinhawrylkiewicz]

Lovely vid! I work in kindergarten and have written several picture books for my kids (wrote it with a pen on stapled copy paper and did my own illustrations) just for fun. Never thought of publishing them cause they might not be that good. My first one was a story about a lonely, old shoe living in the attic who gets tired of this kind of lonely existence and decides one day to go on a journey to find his other half, his missing partner shoe...

[littlepacificstudios]

What a wonderful teacher thank you! That is very kind to share your hard-earned experience with us all...

[tammyroberts]

Never been a writer or illustrator but I have been a fine artist and won many competitions in my art work. I have been working on Childs book with my mom, she does the writing and I do the illustration, My brother always have told me I should write books because when I write notes or letters or draw pictures I am very detailed and yes I have wanted to write and illustrate children’s books but never really had any idea of how to get started or had the money to really get into it, so I want to thank you so much for these videos they are extremely informative and very helpful.

[zee]

I got a new saving-up goal. If I start saving now I might have enough for option 3 by June. I am looking forward to next year already! ^^) Wish me luck!

[bfedits]

You explain things so clearly and cleanly. I appreciate the information in this channel thank you.

[natashahamunene]

So glad I've stumbled on your channel. I've been on a bit of search. Thank you for spending the time to empower.

[yearoldnewdriver]

I have had an interest in writing for children since I was in my 20s. I finished a course with The Institute of Children's Lit. I am going to be getting a pb manuscript critique. I like the idea of becoming a children's author. I can see it now "Children's author Ayesha Karim."

[suzum]

Talk about picture perfect! " I work from home. I have a studio at the end of my garden, ".

[LifeWithLonnett]

Thank you I enjoyed watching your video ! Just what I needed a little direct inspiration. BLESS YOU ❤❤❤

[arizonacarr]

I'm glad I found you. Thank you, I will search all your videos and hope to fulfill a dream of mine come true.

[nudafu]

I really liked this insight into the details and nuances of the publishing process. Merci beaucoup.

[ninanoorable]

thank you for this video..I'm interested in learning how to write and illustrate educational books for children

[marziehsafaee]

Hi,
I have 17 ready manuscripts. Should I submit them to the traditional publishers all 17 at once or should I submit one by one manuscript?
Another question is should I send the manuscript to some publishers at once and wait for one of them to pick that or should I send the manuscript to just one publisher at a time and if they reject go to the next one?
Sorry but last question: to wich level I should edit my manuscript for a traditional publisher as they might have their own editor?
Thank you so much for replying. It helps me a lot.

[Meg-dbij]

Thank you! I needed the practical information. ❤️

[allison]

You are such a cutie pie. I am definitely going to invest in course three. Thank you for your public videos.

[leslieaharden]

Awesome. I have two childrens books that I want to illustrate and write!

[anadelaisla]

I really love your channel ❤
Thank you for share all this information 😸💕✨

[dyersinvegas]

Just discovered your channel. Really enjoying the content. Would you consider doing a segment on rhyming picture books?