Course code: PPR0930
Story Picture Book Creation Workshop
by 郑婉妮博士 Dr Cheng Wan-ni
Master the 3-step method in 3 hours and complete your first picture book
Course Introduction
Do you have a story you’ve always wanted to write, but don’t know where to start?
The “Story Picture Book Creation Workshop” is a 3-hour hands-on class that helps you complete your first picture book using a simple three-step approach:
✨ Children’s Perspective — Understand the interests and cognition of children at different ages to create stories that truly resonate.
✨ Inspiration Storage — Discover five sources of inspiration to turn everyday moments into story treasures.
✨ Story Trilogy — From theme nine-grid → story backbone → narrative formula, learn to build a complete story.
✨ Props Writing Method — Use small objects to drive the story and make plots more engaging.
✨ Practical Creation — Finish your first draft in class and receive feedback from the instructor and peers.
Course Highlights
? A 3-hour immersive experience, from inspiration to draft
? Tailored to children’s developmental stages, creating truly age-appropriate picture books
✏️ From theory to practice — take home your own picture book prototype
Course Schedule
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Time |
Topic |
Learning Content |
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09:00 |
Basic Concepts of Picture Books |
Explore the origins and development of picture books, and understand their key features for children |
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Diverse Picture Book Types |
Appreciate classic picture books, analyze different styles and genres, and spark creative inspiration |
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10:00 |
Magic Creation Step (1) |
Learn how to choose a theme, design a story through children’s perspective, and the developmental stage |
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Magic Creation Step (2) |
Master story backbone and plot structure, build your framework using the “Story Trilogy” |
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Magic Creation Step (3) |
Techniques for combining words and images, apply the “Props Writing Method” to drive the plot |
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11:00 |
Picture Book Creation Challenge |
Group presentation of works, receive feedback from instructor and peers, refine and improve prototypes |
Instructor
Dr. Cheng Wan Ni — Advocate of localised early childhood education in Singapore. She has published over 20 picture books, some of which are supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Bilingual Fund.
Available Classes
22-11-2025 (Sat)
9am - 12pm
3 Hours
线上课程 Conducted Online
$98.10