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

Book 2018

Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative.

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ISBN:

9781440353758

Edition:

Revised and expanded edition

Description:

265 pages ; 22 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-261) and index

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

LCCN:

2019299791

Control Number:

3112661

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