In this lesson, you will learn to structure your story using Blake Snyder’s “Beat Sheet.” Instructor Larissa Brown will lecture on how each stage of the outline aids in developing a well-rounded narrative. She will show you how to create thumbnails for each prompt, structuring out the look of your picture book.

A printable and fillable Beat Sheet is provided in the Reference tab for download.

This lesson belongs to the course Picture Book Illustration. In this 12-week course, instructor Larissa Brown will introduce you to the world of picture books. You will learn how to create stories through drawing and writing. Larissa will walk you through every aspect of picture books, including character development, choosing stories, formatting a book, and finalizing full illustrations. She will also lecture on how to get your book professionally published. After this course, you will gain the skills to bring your imagination to life through picture book making.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.