Bibliograph

Writing picture books, a hands-on guide from story creation to publication, Ann Whitford Paul

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Writing picture books, a hands-on guide from story creation to publication, Ann Whitford Paul

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Writing picture books

Responsibility statement

Ann Whitford Paul

Sub title

a hands-on guide from story creation to publication

Table Of Contents

Becoming a picture book scholar -- Building a frame for your story house -- Telling your story : part one -- Telling your story : part two -- Telling your story : part three -- Creating compelling characters -- Diving into your story -- Creating a fabulous first line -- Three-act structure : basic plotting -- Holding your story together -- Does your story make it to the end? -- Two Ss of strong writing -- Rhyme time -- Making music with your prose -- The importance of word count -- Grabbing the reader with a great title -- Cut and paste : making a dummy book -- Sharing your story -- Becoming a detective : researching the market -- Priming your idea pump -- Selling your manuscript

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