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Writing picture books : a hands-on guide from story creation to publication

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  • 808.068 P3241 (CEN)

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Edition

Revised and expanded edition.

Publication Information

Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, [2018]

Physical Description

265 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

Writing picture books takes a unique set of skills. After all, you only have thirty-two pages to bring your story to life for readers ages two to eight, and the adults in their lives. Your text must be tightly focused yet leave room for illustrations to tell part of the story. And, of course, picture books should be a joy to read aloud. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find: Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point of view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more; Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing and make your manuscript sing; Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help you identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts; Tips on researching the picture book market and approaching publishers; Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young readers and parents, agents, and editors.

Contents

  • Becoming a picture-book scholar
  • Building a frame for your story house
  • Telling your story : part one
  • Telling your story : part two
  • Telling your story : part three
  • Darlings, Demons, or a mixture of both
  • Diving into your story
  • Baiting with a sharp hook
  • Basic plotting
  • More on plotting
  • Holding your story together
  • Does your story have a satisfying ending?
  • The two Ss of strong writing
  • Rhyme time
  • Making music with your prose
  • The importance of word count
  • Page turns
  • Cut and paste
  • Grabbing the reader with a great title
  • Sharing your story
  • Submitting your manuscript
  • The business of publishing
  • Self-publishing?
  • Priming your idea pump
  • When your dreams turn into reality.

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