8- Week Advanced Book Creation Course for Young Authors ( In-person)

Young Author Studio: From Story to Storybook

The price includes all 8 weeks of the course. Just select 18th October as the start date.The course will run every Sarturday from 14:00 to 16:00 , starting October 18 through December 13.

Join our upcoming workshop for a trial and get 10%off of the course after!

An immersive creative journey into storytelling, illustration, and book design for aspiring young authors and illustrators.

🧠 Who This Course Is For:

This course is designed for young creators (ages 8–14) who have prior experience with storytelling and illustration—whether through a beginner course, personal projects, or classroom learning. Participants should be comfortable with developing story ideas, drafting short narratives, and creating basic character sketches.

✏️ Recommended Prerequisites:

• Completed the “How to Become a Young Author” introduction course, or equivalent
• Basic understanding of story structure (beginning, middle, end)
• Familiarity with creating characters and simple illustrations
• Enthusiasm for creativity, writing, and visual storytelling
• Ability to work independently on a multi-week project

📚 What You'll Do at This Level:

In this advanced course, students will:

• Develop a full children’s book from idea to layout
• Strengthen writing and storytelling voice
• Improve drawing, coloring, and book illustration techniques
• Create character profiles, storyboards, and polished spreads
• Gain basic experience with book design and digital tools
• Showcase their original stories and artwork at the end

Tutors Introduction :

Jo Rooks: Jo is a celebrated children's book author and illustrator whose works are loved for their vivid style and heartfelt storytelling. With years of experience, Jo specializes in engaging young minds and sparking creativity through art.

Her books combine enchanting illustrations with meaningful life lessons, perfect for kids and families alike. At this workshop, Jo will share her expertise, inspiration, and secrets to creating captivating art!

Ciara Flood : Ciara is a children's book author, illustrator, and graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in the creative industry. With a degree in Visual Communications from Technological University Dublin, she has worked across design studios, ad agencies, and publishing. Her debut picture book, Those Pesky Rabbits, was published in 2015, and her work has since appeared in books around the world. Ciara teaches illustration at City Lit College and runs creative workshops for all ages across the UK.

Course Overview

Over 8 weeks, students will explore storytelling elements in greater depth, develop characters and worlds, strengthen their drawing and illustration techniques, and learn the basics of book layout and digital tools to create their very own picture book.

Week 1: Introduction to Storytelling – Crafting Your Narrative Voice

Deepen understanding of storytelling fundamentals and develop a unique narrative voice.

Week 2: Character Design – Creating Memorable and Dynamic Characters

Develop complex characters with depth and relatability. Create detailed character profiles including personality, motivations, and growth arcs.

Week 3: World-Building and Plot Structure – Building Immersive Settings and Engaging Plots

Learn techniques for creating immersive settings that enhance the story. Explore advanced plot structures (e.g., three-act structure, hero’s journey) and construct vivid worlds and compelling plot lines that captivate readers.

Week 4: Writing Your Story – From Draft to Polished Manuscript

Develop writing skills to craft clear, engaging, and age-appropriate text and focus on dialogue, pacing, and language suited for picture books.

Week 5: The Art of Illustration – Visual Storytelling Basics

Understand how illustrations complement and enhance the narrative and analyze different illustration styles and mediums.

Week 6: Drawing Techniques for Your Book – Developing Your Artistic Skills

Build foundational drawing skills tailored for children’s book illustration.

Week 7: Designing the Book Layout – Bringing Text and Images Together

Learn principles of book design and layout for picture books. Introduction to page composition, typography, and flow. Design sample spreads combining text and illustrations.

Week 8: Exploring Digital Art Creation and Picture Book Production

Overview of digital illustration software and tools suitable for kids. Prepare a sample picture book spread using digital or mixed media.

⭐️ Course Outcome

By the end of the course, each student will have:

• A fully written short children’s story
• Multiple finished illustrations
• A complete book layout (print or digital dummy book)
• Greater confidence in both writing and illustration

This curriculum balances creative exploration with technical skill-building, empowering young creators to produce polished, professional-quality children’s picture books. Each week builds on the last, fostering confidence, artistic growth, and storytelling mastery. 🌟📚🎨

📢 Book Now!

Spaces are limited to keep the workshop personal and interactive, so don’t wait! 🎈

Let your young dreamer take their first step into the world of storytelling with magimosaic.

Please check our website : www.imagimosaic.com for more information. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us at admin@imagimosaic.com , We can’t wait to see your child’s imagination come to life! ✨