DCP #2: Where to begin now?

I have decided on creating an iBook. I really wanted to create an animation but after watching many tutorials and trying to find the right programs to create an animation, I didn't quite like the tools and products that were offered.

In creating an iBook, these are the steps that I have thought of that I need to do:

• Script/storyline, plot,

• What am I trying to teach

• Background information/research

• Illustrations - drawing, digitally creating or editing

• Music

• Arrangements/Scores

• Music Tracks

• General Aesthetic and Style

• Resources

One of my biggest concerns already is creating the illustrations. Most people when creating a book have an professional illustrator but this project is a one woman show. I've had a look around and a thorough think and I have thought of two solutions:

1. Draw/Paint the images and then digitally editing them using different programs e.g. Adobe Photoshop

2. Draw them using a tablet on programs such as Krita, GIMP etc.

My next step is to decide on what I want to teach in the storybook and work on the plot and script.