Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children's Book that Sells to Publishers (And Readers)- Signed Author Copy - Get a FREE companion workbook with the purchase of the book! Have an idea for a children’s picture book? This is for you. From award-winning author and publisher, Brooke Van Sickle walks you step-by-step through the children's book writing process. This book will show you not only HOW to write your book and get it published, but it will show you WHAT to do to get readers to connect with your manuscript and make them fall in love with your story. PICTURE BOOK PERFECTION is an easy-to-consume resource on crafting stories for children ages 2 to 8. Thoroughly covering every step of the process, you'll be able to read the material and work side-by-side with your own manuscript using the techniques and exercises provided inside along with the free bonus workbook. The FREE self-study workbook is included with your purchase to ensure you can confidently finish your picture book like a professional. Techniques include how to: Get started with your idea Know if you have a "good" story idea Craft characters kids can relate to Spin your narrative into a complete plot Successfully finish your manuscript and prepare it for publication Whether you're brand-new to children's book writing, or have tried unsuccessfully to see your book in print before, PICTURE BOOK PERFECTION is the resource you need to help you break through barriers and see your book published. Get started today crafting a story that will appeal to young readers, parents, agents, and editors. What readers are saying: "I'd never written a children's picture book before, but Brooke's expert guidance helped me nail my plot and characters. I found the "rule of three" especially useful for mastering my plot. I now have a picture book manuscript I'm truly proud of!" - Sarah Graves - "Picture Book Perfection is user-friendly and includes lots of steps to follow and implement. Even if you've written the book already, you can still use it to edit your book. Thank you!" - Colleen Anderson - TABLE OF CONTENTS... Chapter One: Why Picture Books Chapter Two: Finding a Winning Story Idea Chapter Three: “Gathering Your Story Assets” Chapter Four: Outlining Your Plot Chapter Five: Writing Your Picture Book Chapter Six: Editing Your Picture Book Chapter Seven: The Illustrator’s Role in Picture Books Chapter Eight: Finishing Your Manuscript Chapter Nine: Getting Your Book Published Chapter Ten: What’s Next? Who's this book for? Picture Book Perfection is the best resource for anyone new to children's book writing and wants to write their first-ever picture book, or someone who's been trying to get published--without any success yet--and looking for a new approach to their book. This is the #1 resource to help you be successful. How soon after purchasing will you receive the book? Picture Book Perfection is a paperback that will ship via the mailing address you provide at checkout. It should arrive within 2-3 weeks of ordering your book. You will also receive a bonus Workbook that is only available in digital PDF format. You can choose to print the entire book and have it bound or keep it in a 3-ring binder, or you can print just the pages you need at specific times. Whatever works best for you. This is a physical product. It will ship within 3-5 days of purchase. Please note: Our products are for personal use only. While you can use the fillable fields on your computer or print out the sheets yourself, you cannot share the free workbook with anyone else, make a copy, or use it for resale.
