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What is a book dummy?

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Your dummy is a black and white mock-up of your book with 2 color samples either included separately or inserted in the dummy.
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This is not supposed to be a final draft; this is simply a rough idea of your entire book! However, it is the clearest most effective way of showcasing your work, so make sure to make it as engaging, exciting, emotional, funny or dramatic as possible.

There are Many Ways to Create Your Picture Book Dummy

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You Just Have to Find Out Which One Works for You!

The Dummy Makes it Easier to Think About:
  • Where Your Page Turns Should Be
  • Incorporating Different Angles and Points of View within the Images
  • Make Each Page a Surprise and a Pleasure to See
  • Whenever Possible, Use Images That Face Right to Guide the Viewer Forward to Turn the Page
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Within This Instant-Access Course,
​You'llLearn How to Create Practical Picture Book Dummies Using:

  1. InDesign
  2. Illustrator
  3. MS Word
  4. Scribus
  5. Hand Glued
So, if You're Ready to Start Your Journey and Get Your Picture Book Dummy Completed and Ready for Publishers, Agents and Editors, Just Click on the Dummy Below!
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: What kinds of formats will there be?
A: We will have helpful weekly subject-specific show and tell videos, daily lessons, video interviews with expert course contributors, written lessons, written interviews, step-by-step worksheets, and handouts.

Q: Who will benefit from this class?
A: Anyone who has a passion or interest in writing or illustrating children's picture books.

Q: When does the class start?
A: Whenever you want: it's an instant access course!

Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration for our instant access courses is ongoing.

Q: I’m primarily an artist, will this course be relevant for me?
A: While the primary focus of the course is writing children's picture books, you will learn a ton of helpful information and may increase your chances of publication as a much desired author/illustrator.

Q: What will I need?
A: Computer and Internet access, a great attitude and open mind, and a willingness to play with language and ideas.

Q: Are there any specific time requirements?
A:  Nope

Q: What do I do if I have further questions?
A: You can call Mira directly CALIFORNIA time at 503.256.0152 or email mira@childrensbookacademy.com with "Children's Picture Book  Course Question" in the subject head

Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: Students have an additional 6 months or more access to the course after it ends. The Facebook group with links to the webinars and extra materials stays open indefinitely

Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: Sorry, there are no refunds. Because we give bonus passwords at the time of purchase, it is impossible to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding. However, we do offer a 100% learning money back guarantee, that if you read the lessons, participate during the course, and do the work, and at the end of a year, don't feel that you learned a lot, we will refund your money in full.
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  • Home
  • WRITING
    • Craft & Business of Writing Childrens Picture Books
  • Picture Book Palooza
    • Contributor Bios
  • ILLUSTRATION
    • Craft & Business of Illustrating Children's Books
  • TECH
  • About Us
    • Why Us?
    • Meet the Faculty, Lives & GT Judges
    • Testimonials
    • Books by Students
    • Our Bookshop
    • As Seen In
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Blogfish
  • Teachable Student Course Portal
  • Community
    • Our Bookshop
    • Come Play With Us!
    • Resources
    • Course Scholarships >
      • Yuyi Morales Picture Book Scholarship
      • Andrea Davis Pinkney MG CB Mastery Scholarship
      • Rafael Lopez Illustrating Childrens Books Scholarships