You Bring the Dream. We’ll Bring the Process.

You Bring the Dream. We’ll Bring the Process.

Join a live, step-by-step experience designed for aspiring children’s book creators—parents, educators, writers, and artists—who are finally ready to bring their story to life.

Join a live, step-by-step experience designed for aspiring children’s book creators—parents, educators, writers, and artists—who are finally ready to bring their story to life.

We help aspiring children's book creators develop a complete story and book dummy in just 12 weeks...

In just 12 weeks, you’ll go from stuck or unsure…

to holding a complete picture book dummy you’re proud of.

Even if you don’t have an idea yet.

Even if you’ve been sitting on your story for years.

Even if you think you don’t have time.

With expert guidance, live support, and a proven step-by-step system, you’ll finally build the book you’ve always dreamed of.

We help aspiring children's book creators develop a complete story and book dummy in just 12 weeks...

In just 12 weeks, you’ll go from stuck or unsure…

to holding a complete picture book dummy you’re proud of.

Even if you don’t have an idea yet.

Even if you’ve been sitting on your story for years.

Even if you think you don’t have time.

With expert guidance, live support, and a proven step-by-step system, you’ll finally build the book you’ve always dreamed of.

Your 12-Week Path to a Finished Picture Book Dummy

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Weeks 1–3: Clarify Your Story Idea

Use Arree’s Story Framework to uncover and shape your unique book concept—even if you feel stuck.

Weeks 4–6: Build Your First Book Dummy

Follow a proven system to bring your story to life—from beginning to end.

Weeks 7–9: Revise With Vision

Learn “Revision Through Vision,” Arree’s process for sharpening your story’s structure and visuals.

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Weeks 10–12: Create a Polished Next Draft

Refine your dummy into a version ready for agents, editors, or your portfolio.

Your 12-Week Path to a Finished Picture Book Dummy

Gears

Weeks 1–3: Clarify Your Story Idea

Use Arree’s Story Framework to uncover and shape your unique book concept—even if you feel stuck.

Weeks 4–6: Build Your First Book Dummy

Follow a proven system to bring your story to life—from beginning to end.

Weeks 7–9: Revise With Vision

Learn “Revision Through Vision,” Arree’s process for sharpening your story’s structure and visuals.

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Weeks 10–12: Create a Polished Next Draft

Refine your dummy into a version ready for agents, editors, or your portfolio.

Choose Your Path...

Choose Your Path

Enrollment Ends Wednesday, June 4!

Enrollment Ends Wednesday, June 4 at Midnight PST

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$497

$497

one-time payment (best value) or 3 monthly payments of $135

The Book Dummy Bootcamp

Just $497 for Lifetime Access to the Full 12-Week Course

Get everything you need to go from “I don’t know where to start” to “I made a children’s book dummy I’m proud of.”

  • Lifetime access to the 12-week course
  • 12 Weekly live sessions
  • Replays to all classes
  • Templates, Guides and Exercises
  • Community support group
  • BONUS: 2-Day Book Layouts in InDesign and Canva Class
  • Pay in Full Bonus: One 30 min 1 on 1 with Arree

💬 Start creating your children’s book for less than the cost of a weekly coffee habit.

$997

$997

or 4 monthly payments of $275 – start with just $275

Story & Dummy Inner Circle

Includes Small Group Coaching and Personalized Feedback

Everything in Tier 1: The Dummy Bootcamp, plus:

  • Six Small Group Coaching Sessions Wednesdays, 12 PM – 1 PM PT (Limited to 6 participants for focused support)
  • Personalized Feedback from Arree—Guaranteed
  • BONUS: 2-Day Book Layouts in InDesign and Canva Class
  • Priority email support
  • Pay in Full Bonus: One 30 min 1 on 1 with Arree

💬 Want expert eyes on your story? This is for you.

$1,497

$1,497

or 6 monthly payments of $275 – start with just $275

Creator VIP Coaching with Arree

Six One Hour 1:1 Coaching with Arree, Scheduled at Your Convenience!

Everything in Tier 1: The Dummy Bootcamp, plus:

  • Six, 1-Hour Private Coaching Sessions with Arree (Scheduled at Your Convenience)
  • Personalized Feedback from Arree
  • Priority email support
  • BONUS: 2-Day Book Layouts in InDesign and Canva Class
  • Spotlight feature on your finished dummy
  • Pay in Full Bonus: One 30 min 1 on 1 with Arree

💬 Build your book. Build your brand. Become a spotlight creator. Build your Book with expert guidance.

They Took the Leap—and Brought Their Stories to Life

They Took the Leap—and Brought Their Stories to Life

“We started working on the manuscript for STRONG back in April of 2019. After completing multiple drafts, we finally got interest from an agent. She loved the story idea, but I wasn't executing it right. Arree helped me rethink the approach and find the true heart of the story. The agent loved the revisions, and offered us a contract! After a few more drafts, we got a deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and our book, STRONG, comes out in May 2022! I couldn't have done this without Arree and Storyteller Academy!” 

Eric Rosswood, co-author of Strong

“At the time I took Arree’s class, I had just written a brand new draft about a dinosaur that I thought had a decent hook. So I decided to work on that one. Arree’s class was incredible because it forced me to make a physical dummy of the book. That was new for me. As a writer, I didn’t think about creating dummies of my drafts. I thought that was something for illustrators. By making the dummy, however, I could see exactly how my manuscript was working, and where it wasn’t working.

Arree’s class worked for me because it was the perfect balance of craft discussion and creation. In teaching, I will often present material in various forms for a deeper understanding to my students. Arree’s methodology is similar, and for me, it just worked.” 
 

Elaine Kearns, author of Noah Noasaurus

“I would not be a published author without Storyteller Academy. I like to say that before SA, I didn’t know how much I didn’t know. Arree’s Making Picture Books class set me on the path that has led to my book launch in just a few weeks!”

Todd Sturgell, author/illustrator of Except Antartica

“Storyteller Academy gave me the encouragement and tools to turn my fine art background into a burgeoning career in illustration. This means the world to me, because, I have always known that I wanted to write and illustrate children’s stories since I was little girl stapling copy paper together to make my own books. However, I was lacking mentorship and direction; I never knew anyone who had walked the path before me. I am grateful to Storyteller Academy for carving a clear path that showed me that my lifelong dream is tangible with actionable steps and building supportive relationships.”

LaTonya Jackson, Illustrator of Hair and the Holy Spirit

Enrollment is open only through Wednesday, June 4

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Enroll by Wednesday, June 4 at Midnight PT to secure your spot.

This is your final chance to join Making Children’s Book Dummies—our most hands-on course for bringing your story to life.

➡️ Enrollment closes for all three tiers: Book Dummy Bootcamp, Inner Circle, and VIP Coaching.

Fast Action Discount Expires in...

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Enrollment Ends Wednesday, June 4!

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Enroll by Wednesday, June 4 at Midnight PT to secure your spot.

This is your final chance to join Making Children’s Book Dummies—our most hands-on course for bringing your story to life.

➡️ Enrollment closes for all three tiers: Book Dummy Bootcamp, Inner Circle, and VIP Coaching.

Secure your spot and start building your children’s book with expert support, a proven plan, and a creative community cheering you on.

Secure your spot and start building your children’s book with expert support, a proven plan, and a creative community cheering you on.​

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Makers Self-Study Membership

Your membership rate will return to the standard $30/m starting in month two.

Your membership rate will return to the standard $300/y starting in year two.