5 keys to writing a great picture book! @denisevegabooks
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WRITERS:What Makes a Great Picture Book Story?
5 Must-Have Story “abilities”@denisevegabooks
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1 Page turn-ability
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Keep the story moving
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Keep the story moving
Make things happen
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Keep the story moving
Make things happen
Raise a question
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2Read-aloud-ability
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Lively language
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Lively language
Alliteration
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Lively language
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
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3 “Read It Again!”-ability
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Humor and/or
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Humor and/orEmotional
resonance and/or
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Humor and/orEmotional
resonance and/or
An ending with heart
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4 Illustration-ability
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Text leaves room
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Text leaves room
for pictures
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Text leaves room
for pictures
that help tell the story
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5 Joy-ability
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For you, the writer
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For you, the writerfor the one who reads it aloud
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For you, the writerfor the one who reads it aloud
For the child who is having the experience
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Capture the heart and
imagination of a child
with your very best story Image credit: Bonnybbx
https://pixabay.com/en/users/Bonnybbx-322497/
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Capture the heart and
imagination of a child
with your very best story
Want to know more?Get the checklist I use before I send a story to
my critique group or agent!
TAKE ME THERE!
Is Your Story Read for Prime Time?
A 10-Point Picture Book Checklist
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