A picture book with your name should sound like you, match your brand, and still be a great read for kids.
Selected Collaborations
Past collaborations include projects with Super Bowl champion Keyshawn Johnson, Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic gymnast Fred Richard, voice actress Bettina Bush, and former MLB player and motivational speaker Chris Singleton, among others.
Several of these projects have sold foreign rights and been published internationally.
What I Do
Bring me the kernel of an idea or something more fully formed. I can help shape the concept and write, revise, or step in wherever the project needs me.
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.
I also 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.
What does this cost?
I’ve worked on royalty and other backend agreements, and I’m open to discussing whatever structure makes the most sense for our collaboration.
Let’s have a short conversation about what you have in mind.