Writing & Illustrating Children’s Books

Everything you need to know about writing, illustrating, and selling books for children

Perfect course for those who want to learn more about writing & illustrating children's books!

Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a children's book?

Learn how to:

~ Brainstorm ideas for a children's book

~ Come up with a cool title for a children's book

~ Illustrate a children's book (even if you can't draw!)

~ Publish or self-publish a children's book

You will discover the essential elements of writing and illustrating a children's picture book and brainstorm ideas by using a computer generated model to practice creating a children's book, construct a dummy (mock-up) of a children's book, and learn about publishing your children's book.


Your Instructor


Karen Hamilton Silvestri
Karen Hamilton Silvestri

Karen leads workshops in Creative Writing, Poetry and Journal Therapy, and Memoir Writing. She has studied genealogy and personal histories since 1987, lecturing and leading workshops on Memoir Writing and Journaling to the community since 1998. Karen holds a BA in English and has studied Literature, Business, and Education at the graduate level. She is a former instructor of English Composition and Reading at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Palm Beach State College, and Robeson Community College. In the past, Karen has worked as a high school & middle school teacher, Instructional Specialist, and Curriculum Writer.

You can find out what she is up to now at Karenzo Media.

To view courses she has available online, visit Hamilton Academy – Online Workshops for Teachers & Writers

Karen owns and operates Karenzo Media, which provides services and publishing for indie authors.


Course Curriculum


  Illustrating Your Children's Book
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  Publishing Your Children's Book
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 3 days and we will give you a full refund.

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