What's the Big Idea?

Looking for a BIG idea? We've got you covered!

Tammi Sauer shares her top techniques for developing irresistible picture book ideas that catch editors' attention. This includes mining personal experiences, exploring a wide variety of structures (mirror, reversal, classic, etc.), using settings as a jumping point, and more!

This webinar purchase includes lifetime access to the video, transcript, handouts, and downloadable audio track.

"This has been such an incredible session! My note-taking absolutely couldn’t keep up. I’ll have to rewatch. Thank you so much Tammi for the frameworks, examples and everything!"

- Kendall Moisey

"Incredibly ambitious amount of material covered! Thank you, Tammi!"

- Tina Hoggatt

Your Instructor

Tammi Sauer

Tammi Sauer, a former teacher and library media specialist, is a full-time children's book author. She has 30 picture books with more on the way. In addition to winning awards and earning starred reviews, Tammi's books have gone on to do great things. Chicken Dance, Your Alien, and Nugget & Fang were made into musicals that toured the nation. Wordy Birdy was named a Kids’ Indie Next List book, the 2021 Book Choice for Read Across Oklahoma, and a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year. And Your Alien, an NPR Best Book of the Year, was released in Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and French which makes her feel extra fancy.