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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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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This is the class your manuscript WANTS you to take! ;-)
Don't miss the newest LIVE class from #PBSummit: Revision Decision: A Step-by-Step Process for Revising Your Picture Books
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Let's tighten up those manuscripts! Download Picture Book Summit's Tips for Trimming 10% and streamline your #picturebook manuscript by today!
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Author Quote of the Day from Andrea Davis Pinkney:
"Almost everything has been written about (or many things). So I can't worry about that. I'm telling the story through my lens, through my eyes.”
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Can revision be fun? It can when you turn it into a game! Try it here:
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Every writer has to revise. Let us show you step-by-step processes to make it easier! Join us for 4 LIVE classes in April:
Revision Decision: A Step-by-Step Process for Revising Your Picture Books
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Author-illustrator Grace Lin reveals a very insightful (and easy!) way to find your picture book writing why in this episode of the Picture Book Summit Podcast!
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Be a Good Literary Citizen! The Picture Book Summit Roundtable discusses what it means to be a literary citizen with easy (and free!) ways to support your fellow creatives.
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It's time to rein in those manuscripts! Download Picture Book Summit's Tips for Trimming 10% and be reading a streamlined manuscript by tonight!
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In this PBSummit Podcast episode, Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund give their best tips on what NOT to do when writing a picture book biography.
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What's the weakest tool in your writing toolbox? You guessed it: adjectives and adverbs.
They're generic.
They tell instead of show.
And they take up space.
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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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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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What if you could trim your word count and make your writing more vivid at the same time? You can. Just replace those adjectives and adverbs!
Let us help you find juicier nouns and verbs:
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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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Emma's reading I LIVED INSIDE A WHALE by Xin Li.
"Move over, Jonah & Pinocchio–Emma Wren wants the peace & quiet of living inside a whale… but life intrudes. A whimsical debut about friendship & finding your voice."
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Authors often describe a character's looks, clothes, or even how tall they are. Unless these details are crucial to the plot, they’re eating up your word count. Cut them.
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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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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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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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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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Did you know there are whole elements you can eliminate entirely from your manuscript to make it feel instantly more professional, more focused, & more ready for publication? It's true! Get these tips today:
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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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On your next revision, commit to cutting at least 10% of your manuscript—even if it already feels tight. Picture books thrive on economy. By forcing yourself to cut 10%, you're training yourself to see what's essential: picturebooksummit.co...
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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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