Getting Published: Navigating the Children's Book Market
ART-X406.36
9 Weeks | Online | Winter Quarter
Course Overview
This final, required course in the Children's Book Illustration Certificate and Children's Book Writing Certificate programs will guide you through the process of getting published, covering topics such as:
- Traditional & independent publishing options.
- Writing queries.
- How to choose professional representation (or self-management).
- Navigating contracts.
- Self-marketing techniques.
- Managing an effective online presence.
Throughout the course, you will also work on completing a portfolio of your work or a book dummy/proposal.
Being the final course in both certificate programs, this course is only open to students who have completed all other certificate course requirements.
Portfolio & Enrollment Information
Pre-approval is required before enrolling by submitting a portfolio to the Arts & Humanities Department during the quarter prior to the course start date.
Instructions are provided in the "PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES" link below.
Portfolios are simply reviewed to assess students' work.
Eligible students in the program will be notified and provided with enrollment instructions via email.
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Portfolios for the Winter 2027 Quarter class are accepted starting in the Fall 2026 Quarter and are due by December 1, 2026.
Please read through the "PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES" thoroughly (click link):
Portfolio Submission Guidelines
Quarter Offered: Winter Quarter (course dates are posted in early November each year)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALL other Required and Elective course requirements in the Children's Book Illustration or Children's Book Writing certificate program.
Note: Only students who have submitted a portfolio by the deadline are able to enroll. Registration will be denied if a portfolio was not received.
