My name is Kimie. I’m from Japan. I was a graphic designer. I have made menus, flyers, and leaflets for many kinds of restaurant in Japan. But I quit my job, and now I’m trying to become a picture book writer. So, I’m practicing making stories and drawing.
How I am trying to become a picture book writer:
1) I participate in a picture book contest of a publisher every year. After making a picture book, I send my work to the contest. There are entries around 600 picture books in the contest. If I become No.1, I can be published.
2) I will present my work in the gallery. About 3 years ago, I showed my drawings in a gallery. If I am lucky, publishers will come and pick me out (scout me) as a picture book writer.
3) I try to make a lot of picture book stories for training. I try to go to a publisher for a presentation of my work.
Kimie, Pre-Intermediate B
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Kimie you are so talented I’m sure you will become famous in Japan, maybe you could make some stories in English?
Thank you so much! Elaine!
I hope so. I will not give up until become a picture book writer.
And I want to make a story in English, but I have not made it yet.
Making stories…, drawing…, and English…, I need to study more more more.
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Lovely post, Kimie and what wonderful art work! Excellent! I would love to write a children’s book but I can’t draw AT ALL! All the best with your dream and your talent! Well done! Krystyna 🙂