How To Publish A Childrens Book (Single Sessions )

* Please Select Individual Class Dates in Booking Page Calendar.
 
 
Monday July 20th  @ 6pm-8pm
Session 1: Creating Your Idea 
Led by author & publisher Delicia B. Davis
Students will create and share story ideas, synopsis, and message for their storybook. 
 
Wednesday July 22nd @ 6pm-8pm
Session 2: Developing Your Idea
Led by author & publisher, Delicia Davis: Eements of a children’s book
Guest instructors, authors & illustrators, Avery & Avion:
The creative process including Selecting an Audience, theme, book style, characters, main character, conflict, embedding a message, capturing the attention of young readers. 
 
Monday July 27th @ 6pm-8pm
Session 3: Writing Your Story
Led by Delicia Davis
Students will learn various methods and styles to write and share their stories.  
 
Wednesday July 29th @ 6pm-8pm
Session 4: Artwork and Illustrations
Guest instructor, Illustrator & Graphic Designer Niaren Bedford. Students learn how to draft artwork and illustrations for their books. 
 
Monday August 3rd @ 6pm-8pm
Session 5: Creating Captivating Titles
Led by Delicia Davis, students will complete their books by securing a captivating title, cover captions, bios, synopsis/description, and cover art. 
 
Wednesday August 5th @ 6pm-8pm
Session 6: Editing and Copy-Editing 
Led by Delicia Davis, students will learn how to finalize and edit their storybooks, making it print ready and sellable, via various distribution channels. 
 
Monday August 10th @ 6pm-8pm
Session 7: Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Guest instructor & Entertainment/Property Attorney, Monica Moran  how to copyright, protect, and legitimize your intellectual property prior to making sales, querying or pitching. 
 
Wednesday August 12th @ 6pm-8pm
Session 8: The Marketplace/How to Market Your Book
Guest Instructor Melinda Williams/marketing representative from Emmis Communications (HOT 97, WBLS) will teach marketing trade secrets for creating a captivating brand and ongoing promotion surrounding your book. 
 
Monday August 17th @ 6pm-8pm
Session 9: Ways to Sell Your Book
Led by Delicia Davis, learn and discuss ways to distribute and sell your book. 
 
Wednesday August 19 @ 6pm-8pm
Session 10: Celebrate Your Book
How to generate a buzz and marketing around your book that will consistently create readers and attention.