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Writing picture books :

by Paul, Ann Whitford,
Edition statement:Revised and expanded edition. Physical details: 265 pages ; 22 cm ISBN:9781440353758; 1440353751.
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800 - 899 Book Cart 808.068 Pau (Browse shelf) Available State Grant-in-Aid 106729
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808.042 Gol Wild mind 808.042 Mel Write-a-thon 808.042 Neu The write-brain workbook : 808.068 Pau Writing picture books : 808.2 Str The Complete Book of Scriptwriting 808.3 Rit Your first novel 808.3 Sor How to write short stories

Includes index.

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 -- Darlings, Demons, or a mixture of both -- Diving into your story -- Baiting with a sharp hook -- Basic plotting -- More on plotting -- Holding your story together -- Does your story have a satisfying ending? -- The two Ss of strong writing -- Rhyme time -- Making music with your prose -- The importance of word count -- Page turns -- Cut and paste -- Grabbing the reader with a great title -- Sharing your story -- Submitting your manuscript -- The business of publishing -- Self-publishing? -- Priming your idea pump -- When your dreams turn into reality.

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.

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