The Fan Brothers take us on a journey To Imagination & Beyond to reveal how your next story might be waiting in the unlikeliest of places.
Don't miss this episode! #PBSummit #Podcast! 🎙️
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Emma's reading A DAY WITH NO WORDS by Tiffany "Tiffy" Hammond Kate Cosgrove
"I’m a word girl–so this title grabbed me. Aidan uses a tablet to communicate, which people think means he doesn’t understand language.
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Today, the #PBSummit Team shares our secrets about How to Analyze a Picture Book. Learn how you can study picture books and turn your regular #picturebook reading time into your own writing class!
Visit the link to listen and get the handout!
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So, what’s the truth about celebrity #picturebooks? Are they held to a *lower* standard than lesser-known writers? Do they help or hurt the industry?
We get into the great #celebrity #picturebook debate. Don't miss it!
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You'll LOVE this #PBSummit Podcast episode! Julie Hedlund interviews legendary children's writer Jane Yolen & Heidi EY Stemple Jane shares how she chooses the words & what influences her choices. Tune in to discover 1 key to being prolific.
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Have you downloaded this freebie? Use these NINE tips to get fresh takes on old ideas!
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Agent Quote of the Day: “If I open up your picture book manuscript and the first thought in my mind is, 'How did no one ever think of this before?' I'm sold.” - Adriana Dominguez
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Congratulations to our friend (& two-time PBSummit Superstar Speaker) Jon Klassen on winning the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award! Such a well-deserved honor!
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The moral of the story? Don't be afraid to be yourself and tell the stories you want to tell.
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Nikki Grimes is a national treasure & we can prove it! In this episode, Nikki shares how lyrical picture books (& daydreaming!) can help children learn to love language We hope she inspires you as much as she inspires us.
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What types of picture books should you write? We've got the answer. Just take this quick quiz to see if your style fits with high-concept picture books, lyrical ones, or somewhere in between!
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The PBSummit #Podcast is here to help YOU win with wordplay! Julie Hedlund reveals what wordplay is, where it can be used effectively, & how to use it to make your audience feel smart.
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Author Quote of the Day from the one and only Kate DiCamillo:
“I don't know what I'm doing. And I think that that's a helpful message for everybody to get because you never quite figure it out.”
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Does size matter when it comes to signing with an agent at a larger agency or a small one? That all depends on what YOU want in an agent-client relationship.
Get the pros and cons in our free training:
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Time for a little quiz fun! Don't worry—we know you'll pass this one with flying colors. 🏁
What types of #picturebooks should you write? Just take this quick quiz & we'll send you writing tips to match your style!
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“As an illustrator, sometimes I really have to back out of the room and let the writing talk. Then sometimes I have to ask the writer to leave the room for a minute. If you give your pal the illustrator some space to maneuver, the book can actually have a little more resonance.” - Erin E. Stead
Quiz! Quiz! Quiz!
Think of us as BuzzFeed from picture book writers! Take the quiz and find out what type of picture books suit your writing (and reading) style.
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Looking for a fresh start in your #picturebook writing? Look no further than our 9 tips to make tired ideas new again! It's time for your manuscripts to get a glow-up!
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YOU are the secret ingredient in your #picturebook manuscripts, but do your stories have enough of you, your experiences, and your emotions? Find out how to weave these in and create something unique in this post:
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Picking the right point of view for your story isn't just about picking the narrator. Discover what POV can do for your story:
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Julie's reading I AM NOT HAPPY by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 & Sydney Hanson.
"Anyone who says don’t judge a book by its cover clearly hasn’t seen this hilarious #picturebook. I love that it features a quokka! So much of the humor is achieved with the contrast between the words & pictures."
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As we write, former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina challenges us to think about young readers and what matters to them.
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CLASS STARTS TONIGHT! REGISTER NOW!
Our first class all about Big Picture Editing starts at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. There's still time to sign up at a fantastic price!
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DON'T MISS THIS! The newest LIVE class from #PBSummit starts TOMORROW!
Join us for Revision Decision: A Step-by-Step Process for Revising Your Picture Books for 50% off now! picturebooksummit.co...
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Humor has a magical way of making an old idea feel fresh. In this week's post, we discuss the magic of picture book humor!
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ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER! The newest LIVE class from #PBSummit starts APRIL 7TH.
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Let's make revision FUN! Try the Widows and Orphans Game:
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What can you do to make readers fall in love with your story? Add big feelings! Get more tips here:
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