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The Nuts & Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books

Hello! I wrote The Nuts & Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books in 2013, which makes it, well . . . old! (Or "classic" in my husband's words.) While the publishing world has changed a bit since then, the elements of a good picture book remain the same so I'll continue to offer it. If you're ordering the PDF, I'm offering a 25% discount. Use the code PB25 at checkout on Gumroad.

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The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books is designed to work like a 9-week class. Each chapter includes detailed instruction on essential topics like these:

 

  • Building drama in 32 pages

  • Finding your voice

  • Creating memorable characters

  • Writing the rollicking read-aloud

  • Musical rhythm and pitch-perfect verse

  • Playing with humor

  • A Pre-Submission Checklist for your manuscripts

  • Interviews with editors and other industry insiders

  • Tips, resources, reading lists and writing exercises

 

Read the Introduction and Table of Contents, check out reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. If you're ready, you can purchase the Guide at left and have it delivered immediately as a PDF (via Gumroad) or through Amazon's Kindle store.
 

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