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Funny Picture Books Need Golden Hearts

I love the Children’s Book Academy. I just finished a month-long workshop on writing picture books and learned so much. Some manuscripts I need to revise one more time are humorous and that is important, because everyone loves funny stories (especially me,) but the best humorous tales offer a deeper layer, like the finish on a fine wine.

Click on this link to read what it means to create a picture book with both humor and heart.

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A Magical Blog For Picture Book Writers

I just found this beautiful blog by author/illustrator Kelsey Lecky. She gave a wonderful presentation for SCBWI Carolinas in January. Watch for her wonderful books and if you see her featured at a conference, especially online, attend if you can.

    Have a Picture Book MS? Check This Out

    Click on the link for information about how to create a winning entry for PB Pitch sessions on Twitter.

    6 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Picture Book Manuscript to Be Discovered on Twitter through PBPitch

    More resources for picture book writers and more about me.

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      Gender in Picture Books

      Gender in Picture Books

      When we write, we influence people, especially when the writing is fiction and readers are looking for entertainment, not attitudes or other subjective content. This is especially true with children. As writers, we have to consider the subtle cultural messages we are reinforcing with our tales. We have unusual opportunities and it is our responsibility to at least think about what we are saying. Sometimes when we do, we don’t even agree with ourselves!

      How to Structure a Picture Book

      How to Structure a Picture Book

      Even if you have not signed up for Julie Hedlund’s fantastic 12 x 12 (Twelve picture book manuscripts in twelve months) program, you can benefit from her line-up of featured authors, editors, and agents. First up this year, author and consultant Emma Walton Hamilton offers a super mini-course in picture book construction. If you have a manuscript, or just an idea, take a few minutes to read it. You won’t be sorry.

      Find Out Why Picture Book Manuscripts are Shorter Than They Used to Be

      If you have checked market guidelines lately, you know picture book manuscripts are shorter than ever. Read the post below to find out why.

      re: What’s Up with the Super Short Picture Book Texts? | DearEditor.com.

      Danielle Smith of Foreword Literary

      This new agent may be just the partner you are looking for. She is seeking picture books, early readers, and other books for children. Read about her on WritersDigest.com!

      New Literary Agent Alert: Danielle Smith of Foreword Literary | WritersDigest.com.

      The Truth about Rhyme in Books for Children

      Before you try to use meter and rhyme in a book for children, read this post from Tara Lazar. (Yes, you can do it, but…)

      RhymeWeaver, Wider than a Smile (plus a giveaway!) | Writing for Kids (While Raising Them).