What Is a Concept Picture Book? | How to Start Writing Your First Children's Book

Описание: Are you dreaming of creating a picture book but not sure where to begin? In this video, I reveal my secret to getting started as a picture book creator—by making a concept book!

You’ll learn what concept books are, how they differ from narrative picture books, and why they’re one of the best ways to start small, finish strong, and build confidence as a writer or illustrator.

📌 In this video:

• What a concept picture book is and how it’s different from a narrative story
• Why concept books are a powerful foundation for early learning and child development
• Examples of concept books—alphabet, counting, colors, shapes, emotions, and more
• How creating a concept book helps you practice story structure, illustration, and layout skills
• Why starting small can lead to actually finishing your first book
• The joy and impact concept books bring to children and families
• A personal look at my own concept book A Busy Day in ABC Woods and the lessons I learned
• How you can join my 3-Day Concept Book Challenge to get organized and start your own project

💡 If you’re ready to take your first step into picture book creation, explore my free resources and classes below. You’ll find tools, printables, and step-by-step guidance designed to help you grow as a confident picture book creator.

🔗 Website:
https://picturebookcreators.com/

🔗 Printable Resources:

✷Writing Exercises: https://picturebookcreators.gumroad.c...
✷Story Builder Template: https://picturebookcreators.gumroad.c...
✷WHY Guide Mission Statement Template: https://picturebookcreators.gumroad.c...
✷Pagination Planner: https://picturebookcreators.gumroad.c...
✷ 3-Day Concept Book Challenge: https://picturebookcreators.gumroad.c...

🔗 Writing Class Playlist:

   • FREE CLASS | Writing Picture Books  

🔗 MJ’s Picture Books:

✷ A Busy Day in ABC Woods [USA Amazon]: https://amzn.to/3Uy6WXj
✷ A Busy Day in ABC Woods [Canada Amazon]: https://amzn.to/3UyBqZh
✷ Wait Darling Wait [USA Amazon]: https://amzn.to/3R2jd4Y
✷ Wait Darling Wait [Canada Amazon]: https://amzn.to/48pwHOQ


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