Picture Book Voice

Picture Book Voice

Your voice is unique to you. It’s how you talk; the combination of sounds, the words you choose, your sarcasm or humor, etc. Those same idiosyncrasies factor into writing voice. It’s a writer’s stylistic choices, the POV character’s personality, and the audience you’re telling the story to. So, what’s picture book voice?

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How to Write a Rhyming Picture Book

How to Write a Rhyming Picture Book

When done well, rhyming picture books are snappy, quotable, and fun to read. Children retain the words more easily and begin to identify patterns and sounds: a real treat. The problem? Writing a good rhyming picture book is much trickier than it looks.

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Picture Books That Sing: You Don’t Have to be a Poet to Write a Picture Book in Verse

Picture Books That Sing: You Don’t Have to be a Poet to Write a Picture Book in Verse

Picture books are so fun to read aloud! Readers can play with the volume, pitch, and inflection of their voices to give the verses maximum effect.

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Picture Book Word Count

Picture Book Word Count

How long can a picture book manuscript be? What if mine’s much longer? Or much shorter? Will I be automatically rejected by an agent? What if my story needs those words? Are there different lengths for different types of picture book manuscripts?

Let’s answer these questions.

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Moralizing in Books
Episode 3: Peter H. Reynolds, Picture Book Author and Illustrator
4 Helpful Tips For Writing Fresh Fantasy Picture Books

4 Helpful Tips For Writing Fresh Fantasy Picture Books

If you’re interested in writing a children’s picture book that uses fantasy elements to engage readers in a meaningful way, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we provide four tips on how to write original, highly engaging fantasy picture books that stand out!

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Art Speaks: Creating Wordless Picture Books

Art Speaks: Creating Wordless Picture Books

If you’re an author/illustrator in the picture book business, you probably feel like you’re at an advantage. While there is value in being able to create an entire work on your own, I’d like you to imagine not using your words. What does it look like to create wordless picture books?

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Breaking Writing Rules

Breaking Writing Rules

Breaking writing rules might seem like a bold artistic statement, but it could also backfire. Here are some considerations for writers who are inclined to take their projects in a more experimental direction.

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Anthropomorphic Animals In Children's Fiction

Anthropomorphic Animals In Children's Fiction

Anthropomorphic animals in children’s fiction are common, but are these characters the best approach when you’re writing for young readers? Let’s talk about this popular topic for children’s writers by defining what an anthropomorphic animal is.

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