Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition

Author: Ann Whitford Paul
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1440353751
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

How to Write & Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published!

Author: Treld Bicknell
Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books
ISBN: 9780891342649
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Covers classic fiction, contemporary themes, picture books, book production, fads, nonfiction, and careers as a children's writer or illustrator

The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books

Author: Luke Wallin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440505497
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Rev. ed. of: The everything guide to writing children's books / Lesley Bolton. c2002.

Writing Picture Books

Author: Ann Whitford Paul
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582975566
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Writers will learn the writing and revision process that will lead them to creating more salable picture book manuscripts. It covers researching the picture books market, creating characters, point of view, plotting, tips on writing rhyme and more, all the lessons writers need to write great and appealing picture books.

Writing with Pictures

Author: Uri Shulevitz
Publisher: New York : Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Anyone wishing to create children's books will learn how to tell a story visually; build a storyboard to plot the flow of a book; prepare pages for a printer; and go about finding a publisher. Step-by-step sketches provide insights into drawing characters and developing settings. The works of such renowned illustrators as Beatrix Potter, William Steig, and Maurice Sendak are used to demonstrate a visual approach to storytelling. 10 color and 600 b & w illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Writing for Children and Teens

Author: Cynthea Liu
Publisher: Pivotal Publishing
ISBN: 1605301140
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 126

Book Description
Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed writing skills course designed specifically for writing children and teen books, written by a children's and young adult author who is in the field today. WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE is a ten-step course that relays all the nitty-gritty details of the business, beginning with how to evaluate your book idea all the way to pitching your book to editors and agents. Within each step, you'll find clear and specific information covering topics such as the children's book market, manuscript format, commonly made mistakes and editing tips to beef up your writing skills, finding the right literary agent or children's book publisher, and professional submission etiquette. This book will even tell you what kind of paper you should use and exactly how you should write your email or letter pitches to editors and agents. Bonus materials include templates for all of your submission needs as well as examples of real-life editorial letters sent to authors from editors today. You will get a complete inside peak to the children's and YA fiction writing market for those who want to write picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and middle grade or young adult/teen novels.

Illustrating Children's Books

Author: Martin Salisbury
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1912217570
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 10

Book Description
Learn how to create effective illustrations to match children's stories for different age groups.The art of illustration for children has a long and rich tradition, and for generations has been loved by countless readers. Illustrating Children's Books shows you how to create beautiful artwork for children, examines the approaches taken by advanced-level students and leading artists and describes how their ideas evolve from start to finish through step-by-step sketches.- Identify the techniques used by successful children's illustrators and get advice on how to tackle fantasy, fairy tale, realism and nature drawings- Learn tips on working in a wide variety of media and receive professional advice on illustrating for different age groups and types of publication- Discover how to interpret and enrich the text, build consistent character identities, and create vibrant settings that will stir readers' imaginations- Find out how to create storyboards and layouts, work to brief, and present your work professionally- Explore specific examples such as picture books for little ones, storybooks for older children and educational books, with the final chapters devoted to design and typography and the business of getting published

Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication

Author: Berthe Amoss
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582973531
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Present details on writing and illustrating the books, and then selling them to publishers which requires a different set of skills and disciplines.

Picture Writing

Author: Anastasia Suen
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582970721
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This title shows readers how to use descriptive language to create vivid stories for kids. It features Try it Yourself exercises and words of advice from successful authors.

The Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books

Author: Desdemona McCannon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741755152
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Creating children's books - Telling the story - Non-fiction - Media and techniques.