A multi-course journey to confident picture book writing with Ebony Lynn Mudd.
The Voice Roadmap is a first-of-its-kind multi-course system, focusing on tools NOT rules.
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Ebony Lynn Mudd
Children's Book Author, Creator of The Voice Roadmap
Ebony Lynn Mudd writes picture books and novels for underrepresented kids who don’t see themselves portrayed positively in the media. Her upcoming picture book, Junior Takes a Leap, will be illustrated by Pure Belpré and Coretta Scott King Honor artist C.G Esperanza and published by Scholastic.
Ebony spends her time fighting fiercely against inequalities, toxic masculinity, and gender stereotypes. As a former professional dancer and current owner of a tuition-free dance company, she is a bridge for underprivileged kids that hope to work in the arts. She’s energized by the creative freedom that choreographing moves to music gives her and often compares it to crafting stories on a blank page.
Her other interests include all-you-can-eat sushi, quoting Phoebe from the T.V. show FRIENDS, and eating anything edible that she didn’t have to cook. She is a co-founder of the PB Rising Stars Mentorship program and the creator of picture book writing courses through The Voice Roadmap.
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AMAZING!! From start to finish!
Chloe Ward
How To Break Down A Picture Book To Build Up Your Manuscript is a comprehensive, deep dive into what can make or break your picture book manuscript. Filled with applicable takeaways and tools, this course is perfect for everyone. Whether you're ju...
Read MoreHow To Break Down A Picture Book To Build Up Your Manuscript is a comprehensive, deep dive into what can make or break your picture book manuscript. Filled with applicable takeaways and tools, this course is perfect for everyone. Whether you're just beginning to dip your toes into the picture book word or are an advanced writer, Ebony teaches you how to better analyze pacing, first/last spreads, page turns etc. I hope you get the chance to take this class because it is a game changer!
Read LessWRITING PICTURE BOOKS VIA EBONY MUDD'S ROADMAP
Sherri Mercer
An indescribable experience. I would change the title to HOW TO BREAK DOWN PICTURE BOOKS THE EBONY LYNN MUDD WAY. How I read picture books will never be the same. Ebony gave us the “secret sauce” necessary to develop and revise polished manuscript...
Read MoreAn indescribable experience. I would change the title to HOW TO BREAK DOWN PICTURE BOOKS THE EBONY LYNN MUDD WAY. How I read picture books will never be the same. Ebony gave us the “secret sauce” necessary to develop and revise polished manuscripts. If you want to learn how to analyze book covers, flaps, illustrations, dialogue, characters, and literary devices, and to understand exactly what editors mean by “show, don’t tell,” this is the course for you. You will leave wanting more. I can’t wait to take the other courses included in this “Roadmap.”
Read LessA true masterclass!
Jessica Yoon
If you've ever wanted an MFA level breakdown of a picture book, look no further. Ebony will literally leave no page unturned (including the flap copy). This course is brimming with information that you can use to improve your picture book manuscri...
Read MoreIf you've ever wanted an MFA level breakdown of a picture book, look no further. Ebony will literally leave no page unturned (including the flap copy). This course is brimming with information that you can use to improve your picture book manuscripts, and Ebony's humor and wit take it over the top!
Read LessEvery Course is a Masterclass!
Jennie Heydt
If you are looking to invest in yourself, The Voice Roadmap has all you need to level up your picture book writing. Ebony leaves you with tangible ways to revise your manuscripts. Her expertise and interactive teaching style are top notch. Ebony i...
Read MoreIf you are looking to invest in yourself, The Voice Roadmap has all you need to level up your picture book writing. Ebony leaves you with tangible ways to revise your manuscripts. Her expertise and interactive teaching style are top notch. Ebony is remarkable! I'm a stronger writer because of her wisdom and kindness.
Read LessA Must-Have Course
Audrey Perrott
Ebony is not only brilliant; she's insanely generous. The amount of work she's done in preparing for this course is unmatched, and she shares it all with you and then some! You will not only hear every hip hop song differently, you will hear EVERY...
Read MoreEbony is not only brilliant; she's insanely generous. The amount of work she's done in preparing for this course is unmatched, and she shares it all with you and then some! You will not only hear every hip hop song differently, you will hear EVERY song differently, and most importantly, you will look at every one of your manuscripts, every single word and sentence in them, with a new pair of eyes AND ears. Five stars for the fabulous Ebony and her spectacular course!
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How to Find the Right Picture Book Structure to Save Your Story
Everyone knows the only way to write a story is: a character TRIES and FAILS three times before solving their own problem. RIGHT? WRONG. In this course, take the road less traveled past the try/fail structure to discover what YOUR story truly needs.
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How to Use Hip-Hop Music to Level Up Your Picture Book Voice
5.0 average rating (2 reviews)The first-of-its-kind picture book course that dissects the lyrics of Tupac, Biggie, Mariah Carey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eminem & more to study the magic of oral storytelling through hip-hop. After, "GOOD" voice won't be hard to explain or attain.
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How to Break Down a Picture Book to Build Up Your Manuscript
5.0 average rating (2 reviews)“Read a lot of picture books!” they say. This 4-week course will show you exactly how to turn late-night reading sessions into perfect craft classes.