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This is such a fun find — thank you for sharing so openly and generously! I'm the person who thought short = easy, and one year after coming up with my brilliant 32-page picture book idea, I still haven't nailed it. The most humbling experience! :)

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Jul 28, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge, really enjoying reading your posts, so much wonderful and useful information! 😊

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Today is fantastic day for me , because I meet you Instagram page. I am so happy if you visit my Instagram page. fatima.rashidi8

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Jun 4, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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Fun post, Inkygirl! Love your comics!

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May 10, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

I, too, first became acquainted with you when I searched online for a thumbnail template! Thank you for you all you share! Any nuggets on getting from Idea to Concept? I love learning about others' lifestyles, rituals, and exercises to coax out their story concepts. Hardest part for me.

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May 10, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Thanks for sharing your quest to publication. I'm looking forward to the next posts. I've been dooddling since I was 6, and I'm trying to find my style to hopefully illustrate my own picture books. You have fun vignettes.

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May 10, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Thank you for this series, Debbie. I will definitely be following it. I especially look forward to seeing your thoughts on how an illustrator develops a style. How do you get good enough at art to qualify yourself to illustrate children's books?

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May 9, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Your teachings are always fun, entertaining and informative! I loved the comics! So funny and so true! Thank you for your InkyGirl wisdom. Would love to see suggestions for how to learn to illustrate (what programs to use) since so many publishers and agents are looking for author/illustrators. Thank you, Debbie! All my best,

Holland :)

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May 9, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

This is a GREAT resource, Debbie! Thank you for sharing it!

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May 9, 2023Liked by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

This is great. Thank you for your wisdom on children’s books. I am glad I found your newsletter. I will be forever grateful for the picture book thumbnail layout template you developed and made available on the internet. I use it all the time. It’s been so helpful. Thanks again and I look forward to your next newsletter. Keep ‘em coming!

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