Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition

A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication

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Pub Date 13 Nov 2018 | Archive Date 10 Dec 2018
F+W Media, Writer's Digest Books

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Description

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!

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.

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 moreUnique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writingHands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscriptsUpdated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platformAll new quizzes and examples from picture books throughoutNew chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishingWhether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.
Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!

Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource...

A Note From the Publisher

Ann Whitford Paul graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University School of Social Work. She became inspired to write picture books after years of bedtime reading to her four children. She's published 19 different award-winning books. Now she gets story ideas from her three grandchildren. For ten years she taught picture book writing through UCLA Extension. She still enjoys teaching how to write picture books. When she isn't writing or teaching, she loves listening to her cat purr, watching spiders spin their webs, and following snails' trails. You can learn more about her, download writing tips and classroom activities, and contact her through her website.

Ann Whitford Paul graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University School of Social Work. She became inspired to write picture books after years of bedtime reading to her four...


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ISBN 9781440353758
PRICE £14.99 (GBP)
PAGES 266

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Extremely informative and beautifully presented. An invaluable read for anyone interested in picture books.

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Since picture books are the first books introduced to young children, it is important that they engage and attract its audience from the first page. The author explains how to accomplish this. She gives detail information on such topics as:the importance of the 6 Ws, testing for a strong opening using highlighters, choosing an attention grabbing title, plotting, word count, choosing a critique group, and finalizing the story for publication.The author fully explains each step using examples from her stories and from other authors. There’s even a written exercise for you to do at the completion of each chapter. This is a great informational and resource book for all those aspiring writers to have on hand.

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