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Who IS the Picture Book Doctor™?

I’m Ryan G. Van Cleave, Ph.D.–the author of 40+ books of my own, though I’ve ghostwritten, coached, edited, and consulted on dozens more. 

I run the popular picture-book blog, Only Picture Books, and I’m a Contributing Editor for Writer’s Digest magazine.

Here’s a recent article of mine on picture book structure.

What services do you provide?

Writing Services

  • Creative Writing: Crafting or collaborating on original content for the children’s literature market.
  • Ghostwriting: Authoring content that will be published under another person’s or company’s name.
  • Writing-for-Hire: Offering versatile writing for a variety of client needs.

Editing & Feedback Services

  • Editing: Improving structure, clarity, and overall flow of written works.
  • Proofreading: Meticulously reviewing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
  • Critiquing: Providing in-depth analysis and constructive feedback to help writers improve their craft.

Instruction & Development

  • Coaching: Offering one-on-one guidance to help writers develop their skills and achieve their goals.
  • Consulting: Providing expert advice on writing projects, content strategy, or career development.
  • Teaching: Delivering structured lessons or courses on writing-related topics.
  • Presenting: Sharing knowledge and insights through engaging in-person or virtual presentations.
  • Keynote Speaking: Delivering inspiring and impactful speeches at events.
  • Leading Workshops: Facilitating hands-on learning experiences to enhance writing abilities.

Branding & Media

  • Branding: Helping define and shape a client’s unique identity and messaging.
  • Media Training: Preparing individuals or teams to effectively interact with the press.
  • Media Production: Creating and managing audio, video, or other multimedia content.

What does this cost?

Each situation is unique–my goal is to exceed your expectations without breaking your budget.

There’s a reason I’ve become the industry’s go-to person in this area. Let’s have an exploratory conversation and you’ll see why. 

Current & Former Clients

Olympic Medal Winners

NFL Players

Thought Leaders

Hollywood Actors

TV Personalities

Social Media Influencers

Recent projects

Now available in a Turkish Edition!

The book beautifully chronicles Boseman’s struggles and triumphs….Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.”—Booklist, Starred Review


“This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start…..Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start…..Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review

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