As a published author and illustrator, graphic designer, former educator, and experienced public speaker, I am available to do presentations on subjects of interest related to children’s books, graphic design, self-publishing, and more. Below are the workshops currently available. You can find additional information under Conferences and Workshops.

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Self-Publishing Children’s Books 101

An introduction to what’s involved in self-publishing a children’s book through online printing. The following topics are covered: why publish?; your idea – coming up with what will sell; your story; the use of a dummy; illustration; book design; traditional vs. self-publishing; Q and A.

Picture Book Dummies
A Hands-On Workshop

Picture Book Dummies: A Hands-On Workshop is for individuals who have a completed children’s book manuscript and want to know how to make their story the best it can be. Whether planning to submit to agents/editors or to self-publish, whether an author, illustrator or both, creating a dummy (book mock-up) opens possibilities of improving any manuscript.

The class includes an introduction to, and creation of, an actual dummy. Attendees will be required to bring their own supplies, unless the hosting facility specifies otherwise, and their picture book manuscript printed out in two formats.

Please contact me if interested and/or for additional information.