Writing picture books : a hands-on guide from story creation to publication / Ann Whitford Paul.
Material type: TextPublication details: Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest, c2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: 248 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:- 9781582975566 (pbk.) :
- 9781582975566 (pbk.) :
- 808.068 PAU
- PN147.5 .P385 2009
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending | 808.068 PAU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 223190 |
Includes index.
Prologue -- Before you write your story -- 1.Becoming a picture book scholar -- Early story decisions -- 2.Building a frame for your story house -- 3.Telling your story - part one -- 4.Telling your story - Part two -- 5.Telling your story - Part three -- 6.Creating compelling characters -- Structure of your story -- 7.Diving into your story -- 8.Creating a fabulous first line -- 9.Three-act structure - basic plotting -- 10.Holding your story together -- 11.Does your story make it to the end?
Picture book author Ann Whitford Paul provides the background knowledge necessary to write picture books, which will appeal to editors, agents and children. Topics covered include researching the picture book market, creating characters, point of view, plotting and tips on writing rhyme.