Choose the path that fits your creative journey
Whether you’re writing your first picture book or bringing a kidlit project to life in the spotlight, The Picture Book Doctor™ is here to help you make it shine.
Picture Book Critiques
Honest, detailed feedback that helps your story hit its stride. You’ll get notes that are clear, practical, and steeped in real publishing experience because guesswork doesn’t get books on shelves.
Celebrity Projects
Partner with an award-winning writer and editor who’s
helped athletes, actors, and other public figures turn
their ideas into stories that connect with kids.
Who IS the Picture Book Doctor™?
I’m Dr. Ryan G. Van Cleave, the author of more than 100 books of my own, though I’ve ghostwritten, edited, coached, and consulted on hundreds more for clients across publishing and media. I’ve taught creative writing at the college level for more than twenty years, bringing that same mix of craft and clarity to the writers I work with today.
I run the picture-book blog, Only Picture Books and serve as Editorial Director at Bushel & Peck Books and Contributing Editor for Writer’s Digest magazine.
If you’re curious about how picture books work, here’s one of my magazine articles on picture book structure.
