Writing Irresistible Picture Books Workbook: Guidance, Checklists, Worksheets, and Reading Lists to Go From Theory to Practice

Writing a picture book is not as easy as jotting down 600 words full of cutesy language and calling it a day. Today’s picture books are much more than moral stories–and with such a short word count, you can’t waste a single syllable! If you want to be competitive in this red-hot kidlit market, look no further … Straight from a publishing insider, this comprehensive workbook is crammed with craft advice and groundbreaking original research. It repackages its companion, Writing Irresistible Picture Books, into a robust interactive format so you can put theory into practice on your idea. You can confidently internalize and write character, theme, plot, conflict, voice and structure for young readers. You will get answers to the most common questions about picture book revision, illustrations, submission strategies, query letters, and more from an industry insider and former literary agent at one of the top children’s book agencies in the nation. If you’re looking to get your work traditionally published, the Writing Irresistible Picture Books Workbook is the resource for you. It’s everything you need to get your ideas out of your head and onto the page.