Craft Your Picture Book Story in Just 10 Weeks

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, creative experience designed to help aspiring children’s book creators—parents, educators, writers, and artists—transform their ideas into heart-filled, submission-ready stories.

You Bring the Heart. We’ll Bring the Framework.

Even if you’ve been stuck in your head for months

Even if you're balancing teaching, parenting, or a day job

Even if you’ve never finished a story before

With expert guidance, live support, and a proven framework, you’ll write your strongest story yet—without second-guessing every page turn.

You Bring the Heart. We’ll Bring the Framework.

Join our most beloved course—The Picture Book Story Lab—to explore, shape, and polish a complete picture book story from idea to finished draft.

Whether you're starting fresh or revising a manuscript, you’ll get the tools, feedback, and support to write with clarity, confidence, and joy.

Even if you’ve been stuck in your head for months

Even if you're balancing teaching, parenting, or a day job

Even if you’ve never finished a story before

With expert guidance, live support, and a proven framework, you’ll write your strongest story yet—without second-guessing every page turn.

Your 10-Week Path to a Picture Book Story That Kids Will Love

Weeks 1–2: Spark & Shape Your Story Ideas

Unlock your creativity, explore timeless themes, and uncover the heart of a story kids will love.

Weeks 3–4: Plot & Begin with Impact

Use the story framework to map your plot and write strong beginnings that hook readers right away.

Weeks 5–6: Build Momentum in the Middle

Raise the stakes, build tension, and keep readers turning pages with escalating drama.

Week 7-8: Deliver Powerful Endings

Create resolutions with surprise, heart, and emotional payoff that linger long after the last page.

Week 9-10: Revise, Refine & Polish

Tighten your manuscript, strengthen pacing, and prepare it for critique, dummy-making, or submission.

Your 10-Week Path to a A Picture Book Story That Kids Will Love

Weeks 1–2: Spark & Shape Your Story Ideas

Unlock your creativity, explore timeless themes, and uncover the heart of a story kids will love.

Weeks 3-4: Plot & Begin with Impact

Use the story framework to map your plot and write strong beginnings that hook readers right away.

Weeks 5-6: Build Momentum in the Middle

Raise the stakes, build tension, and keep readers turning pages with escalating drama.

Weeks 7-8: Deliver Powerful Endings

Create resolutions with surprise, heart, and emotional payoff that linger long after the last page.

Weeks 9-10: Revise, Refine & Polish

Tighten your manuscript, strengthen pacing, and prepare it for critique, dummy-making, or submission.

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$297

$497

one-time payment (best value) or 3 monthly payments of $109

Lifetime access to the 10-week course
Replays of all weekly live classes
Core Story Toolkit (worksheets & guides)
Community support group
PAY-IN-FULL BONUS: FREE One 30-min 1:1 with Arree

For self-paced learners who want structure and tools.

BEST VALUE

$497

$997

or 4 monthly payments of $179 – start with just $179

Everything in PB Story Lab Basic, plus:

10 Live Classes, Coaching Q&As, and Story Reviews
Submit your work for critique or learn by watching others revise
Strengthen your story with a supportive creative community and mentors
EXCLUSIVE Beta Access to Story Coach AI — our brand-new picture book idea bot that helps you brainstorm, evaluate, and shape your story ideas
FREE BONUS: Play With Your Audience mini-class with editor Melissa Manlove
FREE BONUS: Spooky Creations Halloween Art Workshop with Arree Chung
PAY-IN-FULL BONUS: FREE One 30-min 1:1 with Arree

For creators who want feedback, accountability, and the newest tools to level up their stories.

$1,497

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

Everything in PB Story Lab Plus, plus:

Six 1-Hour Private Coaching Sessions with Arree (Scheduled at your convenience — focus on story structure, feedback, or publishing prep)
Personalized Feedback from Arree
LAST 1 slot available
PAY-IN-FULL BONUS: FREE One 30-min 1:1 with Arree

Go all-in with personalized mentorship and private coaching.

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

FAQs

What if I can’t make the live classes?

No problem! Every session is recorded and you’ll have lifetime access to the replays.

I’m brand new. Is this course too advanced for me?

Not at all. Story Lab is designed for beginners and experienced writers alike. Joining now will help you save time, and we’ll walk you through the creative process step by step!

What if I already have some experience or a draft started?

Perfect! You’ll get feedback to strengthen and polish your manuscript. Many of our experienced writers in Storyteller Academy have had creative breakthroughs that have resulted in agent signings and book deals.

I’m worried about the cost. Is it worth it?

Think of this as an investment in finally finishing your children’s book.

You can get started for just $100 to get professional training, and community support at a fraction of the cost of a college course.

And your enrollment is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee—so you can join risk-free.