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How to Plan a Children’s Book Page by Page | Fatima Kaleem

How to Plan a Children’s Book Page by Page | Fatima Kaleem How to Plan a Children’s Book Page by Page Written by Fatima Kaleem • Storyboarding & Book Layout • 14 min read Writing a brilliant manuscript is only the first half of creating a successful picture book. The second half is figuring out […]

How Illustrators Read a Children’s Book Manuscript | Fatima Kaleem

How Illustrators Read a Children’s Book Manuscript | Fatima Kaleem How Illustrators Read a Children’s Book Manuscript Written by Fatima Kaleem • Illustration Process & Visual Storytelling • 12 min read When an author finishes a manuscript, they see a beautiful story waiting to be told. But when an illustrator receives that exact same document, […]

How to Plan Illustrations for Your Children’s Book | Fatima Kaleem

How to Plan Illustrations for Your Children’s Book | Fatima Kaleem How to Plan Illustrations for Your Children’s Book: A Step-by-Step Guide Written by Fatima Kaleem • Storyboarding & Illustration • 13 min read Writing the final sentence of your children’s book manuscript is a massive victory. But as you transition from writer to publisher, […]

KDP Children’s Book Formatting: Everything Authors Need to Know | Fatima Kaleem

KDP Children’s Book Formatting: Everything Authors Need to Know | Fatima Kaleem KDP Children’s Book Formatting: Everything Authors Need to Know Written by Fatima Kaleem • Book Layout & Self-Publishing • 15 min read You have a fully edited manuscript and breathtaking, human-crafted illustrations. The finish line is so close you can almost touch it. […]

Self-Publishing a Children’s Book: From Manuscript to Amazon KDP | Fatima Kaleem

Self-Publishing a Children’s Book: From Manuscript to Amazon KDP | Fatima Kaleem Self-Publishing a Children’s Book: From Manuscript to Amazon KDP Written by Fatima Kaleem • Self-Publishing & Book Formatting • 15 min read Self-publishing a children’s book is one of the most rewarding creative journeys an author can take. Holding a physical, full-color book […]

Character Design for Children’s Books: Creating Characters Kids Remember | Fatima Kaleem

Character Design for Children’s Books: Creating Characters Kids Remember | Fatima Kaleem Character Design for Children’s Books: Creating Characters Kids Remember Written by Fatima Kaleem • Illustration & Character Design • 13 min read Think about your favorite children’s books growing up. What do you remember most? Is it the intricate plot details, or is […]