Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded by Ann Whitford Paul

Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded by Ann Whitford Paul

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.

Paul, Ann Whitford: - Ann Whitford Paul was a social worker before becoming a writer. Kirkus Reviews called her text for Manana Iguana clever and said it is an excellent chance for young readers ... to learn some Spanish vocabulary. Ann Whitford Paul writes poetry, picture books, and easy readers for children. Some of the picture books she wrote are The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork, All by Herself, and Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alphabet. She lives in southern California.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781440353758
ISBN 10	1440353751
Titre	Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded
Auteur	Ann Whitford Paul
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	F&W Publications Inc
Année de publication	2018-11-13
Nombre de pages	272
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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