Bex Sheridan is an author, illustrator, designer and educator who splits her time between creating children’s books and taming the dragons of her imagination. Her picturebooks include Wild Eyes; Go to Sleep, Hoglet!; Irish Farm Animals and It’s Not Fair!.Bex’s work explores everything from real-world wonders to completely made-up maps (with at least one secret portal per project). She adores weaving magic into her work, whether that’s in a bedtime story with furry friends or a sprawling fantasy haunted by devious spirits and secrets too strange to ignore.
She lives somewhere between reality and Otherworld. You can visit her realm at bexsheridan.com.
Start Date: 1st October, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Fee: £160
3 places remaining
Bring Your Stories to Life: Enrol in Our Children’s Picture Book Writing Course
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a children’s picture book that truly sparkles? Perhaps you have a story waiting inside you, but aren’t sure where to begin. Over six weeks, this online course will guide you step by step through the process of bringing your story to life — from first idea to finished manuscript.
You’ll discover the joy of writing for young readers and learn how to craft stories that delight, comfort, and inspire. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand how picture books are made, but you’ll also be well on your way to creating one of your own.
Whether you’re new to writing or already have experience, this course will help you unlock your creativity and give you the tools to share it with the world.
Limited Enrolment: Reserve Your Spot Today
To ensure a personalised experience, places are limited. Secure your spot early and take the first step toward creating your picture book.
Extended Access: Lifetime Access to Course Materials
Your learning doesn’t end when the course does. You’ll keep access to all lessons and resources for a full year, so you can revisit and refine your work whenever you wish.
Global Reach: Open to Students Worldwide
Wherever you are in the world, you are welcome here. Join a community of aspiring authors from all walks of life and share in the magic of storytelling together.
Weekly Assignments and Personalised Feedback
Each week, you’ll receive a module filled with lessons and writing exercises designed to spark your imagination. Your tutor will give you thoughtful, personalised feedback to help you grow as a writer. With just 2–3 hours of flexible study time per week, you can enjoy the process at your own pace.
Course Outline
Module 1: The Basics
Discover the foundations of writing for children. Learn how to “show, not tell” and capture the imagination of young readers from the very first page.
Module 2: Plotting Your Story
Explore how to shape your story with structure, pacing, and gentle tension that keeps children turning the pages.
Module 3: Writing Characters
Bring your characters to life with heart and personality. Learn how to create memorable figures with clear motivations that children can connect with.
Module 4: Setting Your Story
From cosy bedrooms to enchanted forests, discover how to create vivid story worlds that feel real, inviting, and unforgettable.
Module 5: Incorporating Art
Learn how words and pictures dance together in a picture book. Explore working with illustrators and how to ensure that your story and visuals complement one another beautifully.
Module 6: Next Steps
Polish your manuscript, learn the essentials of editing and proofreading, and discover how to share your story with publishers, agents, and the world.
Get Started – Enrol Today
By joining our Children’s Picture Book Writing Course, you’re giving yourself the chance to bring your stories to life and open the door to worlds where young readers can dream, wonder, and feel at home. Picture books are often a child’s very first experience of storytelling—your words could be the ones they remember, treasure, and ask to hear again and again.
This course is your invitation to begin that journey. Learn the craft, find your voice, and take the first step toward creating a story that will light up little imaginations and leave a lasting impression.
Enrol today and start crafting picture books that children will cherish for years to come.
