How to Write a Children s Picture Book

This volume shows aspiring children's picture book writers that no matter how carefully they labor over a story's tone, word choice, plot, character, setting, theme and style, they must have a thorough grasp of its structure for it to ...

Author: Eve Heidi Bine-Stock

Publisher: E & E Pub

ISBN: 0971989885

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 202

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This volume shows aspiring children's picture book writers that no matter how carefully they labor over a story's tone, word choice, plot, character, setting, theme and style, they must have a thorough grasp of its structure for it to succeed.
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The Everything Guide to Writing Children s Books

Writing for kids can be fun and rewarding-- if you can break into the competitive world of children's book publishing. Learn how to write and promote a children's book that will impress any publisher.

Author: Luke Wallin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781440505492

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 304

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Writing for kids can be fun and rewarding-- if you can break into the competitive world of children's book publishing. Learn how to write and promote a children's book that will impress any publisher.
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How to Write a Children s Picture Book Volume II

""How To Write A Children's Picture Book" is an impressive trilogy of instructional books by children's author and illustrator Eve Heidi Bine-Stock that provides other aspiring children's authors with sound, practical, time-tested advice on ...

Author: Eve Heidi Bine-Stock

Publisher: E & E Pub

ISBN: 0974893323

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 200

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Whereas Volume I of this series investigates the overall structure of children's picture storybooks at the macro level, this volume, Volume II, investigates the very building blocks of picture storybooks at the micro level: the word, the sentence, the scene and the story. We look at the importance of word choice for giving the story meaning and cohesion. We look at ways to change sentence structure to emphasize the information that is important, and to ensure that sentences flow easily from one to another. We look at the scene: how to begin it, how to end it, and how to create the Beats of action-reaction that make up the scene. And finally we look at the story: what types of problems must a character solve? When does a story introduce a problem? And once a problem is intro-duced, how do picture storybooks move from problem to solution? What types of solutions do characters find? Is there any part of a story that occurs after the solution is found? To answer these and other questions is to describe storytelling strategies. We look at enduringly popular children's picture storybooks to see what storytelling strategies they employ.
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A Template for Writing Children s Books

This workbook is filled with templates designed to give writers of children's book a framework to dream up their next book.

Author: Ebony Beckford

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ISBN: 1952684110

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This workbook is filled with templates designed to give writers of children's book a framework to dream up their next book. Brainstorm new ideas, outline chapters, write manuscripts, format layouts, sketch illustrations, and track expenses all in one place!.A planner, Notebook, and Sketchbook all in one! Size (8.0" x 10") Enough pages to work on 2 books (128 pages) Fun bright colorful cover with pages inside to budget, brainstorm, outline the story, write the manuscript and sketch the storyboard, book cover, and page designs. A perfect gift for current and future authors of children's picture books
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How to Write a Children s Picture Book and Get it Published

This book provides comprehensive advice on what to write about for children, how to write it, and how to present the work professionally for publication.

Author: Andrea Shavick

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781848034969

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 224

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This book provides comprehensive advice on what to write about for children, how to write it, and how to present the work professionally for publication. It includes an easy-to-use picture book layout plan and tried and tested examples of title sheets and covering letters. It also includes everything a writer needs to know about the international picture book market and how to sell to agents and publishers. This new edition contains advice on enhancing your text for the ebook market.
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Writing Children s Books For Dummies

Updated and improved writing exercises All new content on social media and establishing an online presence as an author Fresh, updated content on publishing via hard copy and all the e- platforms From setting down that first word on paper ...

Author: Lisa Rojany Buccieri

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9781118356463

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 384

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Everything aspiring authors need to write, publish, and sell a children's book Everyone loves a children's book—and many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer—armed with a good story idea and a love of kids—to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is! Clearly and concisely written with straightforward advice and a plethora of specific up-to-date recommendations, Writing Children's Books For Dummies provides step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors need to know—from researching the current marketplace to developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills, dealing with editors, and submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers. Updated and improved writing exercises All new content on social media and establishing an online presence as an author Fresh, updated content on publishing via hard copy and all the e- platforms From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour, Writing Children's Books For Dummies gives you the confidence and the insiders' know-how to write and sell the story you've always wanted to write.
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How to Write a Children s Picture Book

It’s a balancing act all the way around. Writing teacher and author of over a dozen children’s books Darcy Pattison explains the craft of writing children’s picture books.

Author: Darcy Pattison

Publisher: Mims House

ISBN: 9780979862168

Category: Reference

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WRITING FOR CHILDREN **UPDATED New Chapter: How to write a metafiction picture book** Kids and books—they just go together. Children’s picture books are an addictive passion! You love reading to kids and wish that you could read one of your own. Now, you can make that dream a reality. Writing illustrated picture books for children can seem deceptively simple. You must tell a complete story in less than 1000 words, and less than 350 words is best. Characters grow and change and keep the reader emotionally invested, while also giving the illustrator great possibilities for the art. It’s a balancing act all the way around. Writing teacher and author of over a dozen children’s books Darcy Pattison explains the craft of writing children’s picture books. You’ll learn why format matters, how to appeal to kids and parents, how to write a read-aloud friendly book, and much more. Pattison provides tips on writing, editing, and marketing your manuscript to publishers. If you like detailed writing guides, plenty of contemporary examples, and practical worksheets, then you’ll love Darcy Pattison’s guidance on creating your own masterpiece that will fascinate generations of young readers.
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How to Write a Children s Picture Book and Get it Published 2nd Edition

Other titles Masterclasses in Creative Writing 365 Ways to Get you Writing Get Writing Children's Fiction The FiveMinute Writer How To Write Your First Novel How to Write Short Stories for Magazines How To Write for Television How to ...

Author: Andrea Shavick

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781472137999

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 208

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This book provides comprehensive advice on what to write about for children, how to write it, and how to present the work professionally for publication. It includes an easy-to-use picture book layout plan and tried and tested examples of title sheets and covering letters. It also includes everything a writer needs to know about the international picture book market and how to sell to agents and publishers. This new edition contains advice on enhancing your text for the ebook market.
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How to Create a Successful Children s Picture Book

Drawing upon the knowledge gained by her hard-earned success, author Bobbie Hinman shares her valulable advice on creating and marketing picture books that children will love.

Author: Bobbie Hinman

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ISBN: 0978679199

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Drawing upon the knowledge gained by her hard-earned success, author Bobbie Hinman shares her valulable advice on creating and marketing picture books that children will love. Her topics include: understanding what children want to read; balancing the combination of words and pictures; making an impact with your cover; choosing an illustrator, editor and graphic designer; learning the secrets to successful book fairs and book signings; planning school visits; seeking reviews and awards; launching your book with a blast; and many tried-and-true, creative marketing tips.
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Writing with Pictures

Teaches how to write and illustrate children's books by analyzing story structure and showing how the story's action is communicated through picture sequences

Author: Uri Shulevitz

Publisher: New York : Watson-Guptill Publications

ISBN: UOM:39015013263101

Category: Art

Page: 271

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Teaches how to write and illustrate children's books by analyzing story structure and showing how the story's action is communicated through picture sequences
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Writing Children s Books For Dummies

From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour, Writing Children's Books For Dummies gives you the confidence and the insiders' know-how to write and sell the story you've always wanted to write.

Author: Lisa Rojany Buccieri

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9781118053218

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 384

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Everyone loves a children's book. And many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer—armed with a good story idea and a love of kids—to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is! Veteran children's book publishing executive and author Lisa Rojany Buccieri and author Peter Economy show you how, in their incredibly useful 2005 first edition of Writing Children's Books For Dummies®. Buccieri and Economy begin by explaining the basics of the children's book business, from the nuts and bolts of the various formats and genres—with helpful illustrations to aid you—to the intricacies of the book publishing market, a list of recent award-winning books, and a first peek into the particular mind set that writing children's books requires. (Hint: Throw out the adult rules, and think like a kid!) Then the authors dive into the actual writing process itself, with tips on setting up a workspace, brainstorming great book ideas, researching the subject you decide on, even speaking with the sorts of kids you hope will eventually read the book. They show you how to create compelling characters and develop them in the manuscript; how to outline and write a plot "arc" of conflict, change, and resolution; how to master the difficult art of writing dialogue; and how to use active (rather than passive) language to keep your story moving along and interesting to young minds. Or, if you're planning to write a creative nonfiction children's book—on a topic such as science, nature, or a historical figure, for example—the authors include a chapter on this, too. Ready, set, go... it's time to sit down and write! Once you've finished your book, however, the process has only begun. Now you will refine, submit, and hopefully sell your manuscript. Here again, the authors of Writing Children's Books For Dummies come through for you. They deliver solid advice on hiring an illustrator—or not; participating in workshops and conferences to learn the business and hone a story; finding an agent; and, finally, submitting the manuscript to publishers and—if you are successful—signing a contract. Along the way, the authors also include tips on handling rejection; a quick primer on the various editors in publishing houses (and how they work to make your book its best); and making a plan to publicize the book, including hiring a publicist if necessary. Like all For Dummies® books, Writing Children's Books For Dummies highlights "The Part of Tens," which includes the Ten Best Ways to Promote Your Story and More Than Ten Great Sources for Storylines. And the ever-helpful Cheat Sheet includes Tips for Editing your Children's Book Manuscript, Children's Book No-No's, Twelve Commandments for Writing Younger Children's Books, and Tips on Promotion. From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour, Writing Children's Books For Dummies gives you the confidence and the insiders' know-how to write and sell the story you've always wanted to write.
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The Children s Picture Book

Explains how picture books are produced, shows how to submit an idea to a publisher, and gives advice on the business aspects of writing children's books

Author: Ellen E. M. Roberts

Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books

ISBN: 0898792541

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 189

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Explains how picture books are produced, shows how to submit an idea to a publisher, and gives advice on the business aspects of writing children's books
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Show Me a Story

In the story, Webster, a goose who knows the alphabet, is tired of flying in V formation and tries to get the other geese to fly in the shape of another letter.

Author: Nancy Loewen

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

ISBN: 9781404853423

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 32

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Show Me a Story is a Capstone Press publication.
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Writing Picture Books 2ed

"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."--Back of book.

Author: Ann Whitford Paul

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781440353758

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 272

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"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."--Back of book.
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How to Write a Children s Picture Book

If you like detailed writing guides, plenty of contemporary examples, and practical worksheets, then you'll love Darcy Pattison's guidance on creating your own masterpiece that will fascinate generations of young readers.

Author: Darcy Pattison

Publisher:

ISBN: 0985213485

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 142

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You love reading to kids and wish that you could read one of your own. Now, it's possible. If you like detailed writing guides, plenty of contemporary examples, and practical worksheets, then you'll love Darcy Pattison's guidance on creating your own masterpiece that will fascinate generations of young readers.
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You Can Write Children s Books

In this book, you will find: • updated information on changes in the publishing industry related to children's book writing • techniques and exercises for writing children's books • instruction for submitting work online • an ...

Author: Tracey E. Dils

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781582979861

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 176

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"Writing for children - whether it's in the form of picture books, beginning readers, chapters books and novels, or nonfiction - requires a unique skill set: The ability to speak to children on their level. You Can Write Children's Books, 2nd Edition, provides you with the instruction and exercises you need to shape your ideas, develop your writing, and sell your work! In this book, you will find: • updated information on changes in the publishing industry related to children's book writing • techniques and exercises for writing children's books • instruction for submitting work online • an updated look at publishing methods and opportunities (like traditional, online, print on demand, and online promotional opportunities) • and much more! "
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The Art of Children s Picture Books

130. show how Wick puts the scenes together for Marzollo to write the rhymes. Roberts, Ellen E. M. The Children's Picture Book: How to Write It, How to Sell It. Cincinnati, Ohio: Writer's Digest, 1981.189pp.

Author: Sylvia S. Marantz

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781135531584

Category: Art

Page: 320

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First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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Writing a Children s Book

How to Write for Children and Get Published Pamela Cleaver. 11 Finding a Publisher Your book is written , you have subjected it to an exhaustive revision , you have prepared a fair copy and you feel it is ready to go out and seek its ...

Author: Pamela Cleaver

Publisher: How To Books Ltd

ISBN: 1857039254

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 128

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This guide covers the writing of picture books, plots and planning, teenage fiction and non-fiction books. The author also deals with the business side of publishing, including market research and finding a publisher.
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Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition

The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books. Chapel Hill, NC: Slow Lane Productions, 2013. Bird, Betsy, Julie Danielson, and Peter D. Sieruta. Wild Things!: Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature. Somerville, MA: Candlewick ...

Author: Ann Whitford Paul

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781440353772

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 272

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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 more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether 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.
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