RAD Visual storytelling Mentorship
With Layal’s expert guidance and your own dedication to the goals you set, we will structure a personalized pre-production plan tailored specifically to your unique creative needs. By supporting you not only with the technical and artistic aspects of visual storytelling, but also with essential organization and time management, this mentorship is designed to feel like you have an industry expert on call to help you succeed.
Mentorship Outcomes
By participating in this pre-production program, you will work toward achieving several key creative and professional milestones:
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Polished Core Concept: Refine your initial ideas and focus your themes to ensure your story's message resonates deeply within the current children's book market.
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Storyboards and Visual Mock-ups: Translate your text into a visual sequence, mastering the art of pacing, strategic page turns, and overall narrative flow.
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Expressive Character Designs: Develop consistent, highly expressive character designs that bring your protagonists to life and connect emotionally with young readers.
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A Completed Dummy Book: Create a digital or physical mock version of your book to map out the ideal size, page count, and placement of text alongside your artwork.
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Material and Print Insights: Gain practical guidance on paper choices, printing techniques, and physical production options that fit your final vision.
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Professional Presentation Package: Put together a standout pitch package—complete with a story synopsis, portfolio guidelines, and industry knowledge—to confidently pitch publishers or launch your self-publishing path.
Q&As
What is the main focus of this mentorship program?
This is a "pre-production powerhouse." The focus is entirely on the foundational stages of a children's book: shaping concepts, storyboarding, character development, constructing a dummy book, understanding physical print options, and preparing to pitch.
Will Layal write, draw, or directly edit my book?
No. Layal acts as your strategic guide, providing professional feedback, direction, and industry advice. To ensure the story remains entirely your unique creation, she will not write, illustrate, or directly produce any artwork for your book.
How long are the sessions and how often do we meet?
Live sessions are 50 minutes long and conducted online via Google Meet. Because building consistent momentum is key, a commitment of at least 8 to 10 sessions is highly recommended.
How do we communicate and share work between sessions?
Email is our dedicated hub for questions, updates, handouts, resources, and draft submissions. Layal replies to emails Sunday through Thursday (EST) within 48 hours. Fridays and Saturdays are her weekend, meaning she is offline and unavailable for communication or sessions on those days.
How should I prepare for our live sessions?
To get the absolute most out of our 50 minutes, bring specific questions and progress updates related to your goals. If you want Layal to review any artwork or drafts during a session, you must email them at least 24 hours in advance. All sessions must be scheduled at least one week ahead.
What is the investment cost and payment structure?
While single standard consultations are $150, the mentorship packages are priced at discounted rates to support your journey:
3 to 6 sessions: $120 per session.
8 or more sessions: $100 per session.
Does participating in this program guarantee publication?
No. While this mentorship gives you the professional tools, pre-production assets, and industry insights to strongly present your work, it does not guarantee publication.
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English, Arabic
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3/6/8 weeks
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Intermediate level
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Fully online
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Friendly community
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Additional handouts
Instructor
LAYAL
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