How to Write a Picture Book
Myrna Foster shares the step-by-step process for writing picture books that she’s learned by taking Storyteller Academy classes.
Writing
Self-Ended vs. Separate-Ended Picture Books
Jim Averbeck shares tips (and visual examples) to help you tell the difference between a self-ended and a separate-ended picture book.
Instructor Stories: Kathryn Otoshi
Myrna Foster introduces Kathryn Otoshi as the Storytelling and Symbolism intensive instructor. This post includes a book giveaway.
Two Editors Talk Back Matter
Myrna Foster talks about nonfiction picture books and shares a highlight from Submission Ready of Melissa Manlove and Ariel Richardson giving advice on when to include back matter in a submission.
Plan on Attending Multiple SCBWI Conferences
Arree Chung talks about his experiences with SCBWI conferences and how attending them led to signing with his agent, Rubin Pfeffer.
Student Success Stories: Abi Cushman
Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Abi Cushman about how she got an agent and signed a two-book deal with Viking. This post includes a giveaway of an 8×10″ signed giclee print using archival inks on a cotton rag paper featuring a scene from SOAKED!
The Business of Selling Picture Books
Arree Chung shares some publishing numbers to help demystify how to make an income as a creator of picture books.
Diversify to Make a Living as a Children’s Book Author
Jim Averbeck shares tips on how to diversify your income as a children’s book author/illustrator.
Student Success Stories: Marla Lesage
Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Marla Lesage about her unique path to getting her first picture book contract. This post includes a giveaway of Marla’s debut picture book.
Picture Book Revision Tips From Two Editors
Myrna Foster shares picture book revision tips, especially on reducing your word count, from Ariel Richardson and Melissa Manlove, two editors at Chronicle Books.