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LAST CHANCE to write your winning picture book!

Hurry HURRY – registration for art agent and author Lilla’s picture book writing class, My Kid Book Pitch, closes TODAY!

We don’t know when it will run as a LIVE course again, so if you want to write you dreamy picture book story with motivation, deadlines, and twice-weekly Zooms with Lilla and your classmates to keep you on track, then book your spot now!

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Have you ever wanted to write your very own unique children’s picture book, but didn’t know where to start? Lilla has written this accessible and playful but incredibly effective course that will lead you gently through her Make a Story Recipe step by step to write your very own special story, create a ready to send pitch, and maybe land that book deal – just like loads of students before you have done already. Read some of their stories here.

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Some of the books written and illustrated by the artists represented by Lilla. From working with them and her decades in the industry, Lilla knows the trends and the pitfalls: let her share her wisdom with you. Book now.

You’ll learn:

  • How you can use your own unique self and experience to write an authentic, special picture book that that editors will love
  • How to come up with a fantastic main character (or characters) and an original story idea
  • How to create a story arc with a beginning, a middle and an end
  • How to write a picture book that stands out from the many thousands that are sent to editors every year
  • How to avoid the top 10 mistakes so as to escape ending up in the slush pile
  • The art agent’s view: find out what Lilla looked for in her 30 years as a top art agent

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Art for class by Pamela Goodman (left) and Jennifer M. Potter (right). In just four weeks you’ll have a ready-to-send pitch with unique winning characters like these – if you sign up today!

Lilla says: “I’ve created a playful, personalized, and structured course that brings out your special story, with all kinds of fun but insightful worksheets and exercises, alongside twice-weekly live sessions (plus my brilliant co-teacher, children’s book art director and picture book author, Zoë Tucker, will be joining me for the live review every week). I will move you forward bit by bit to help you find your passion and create your own brilliant story – the story that only you can write!”

Are you ready to book your spot? Hurry HURRY – registration for My Kid Book Pitch closes TODAY!

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Lots of love

The Make Art That Sells team xxx

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