"Voice" and "tone" are often used interchangeably—but in the publishing world they are not the same. And understanding the difference can elevate your manuscript from promising to polished. Voice is the personality of the narrator or character. It’s how your story sounds—and the way your characters...
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This September, we’re focusing on the two Cs that define successful picture books: Craft and Character. And what better place to begin...
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You’ve revised, polished, formatted, and researched. You’ve written a strong query and identified a list of agents or editors who might be...
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You’ve polished your manuscript, formatted it beautifully, crafted a clear and compelling query letter… and now, you’ve finally hit send. First: take a...
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It’s a classic question: Should I include art notes in my picture book manuscript? The answer - if you are an author only...
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August may be quiet in the publishing world, but that’s exactly why it’s the perfect time to get your submission ducks in...
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It’s hard to believe we’re already more than halfway through the year! Summer often brings a welcome shift in rhythm—longer days, looser...
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The picture book industry is evolving fast — but here’s the good news: debut authors are still landing agents and book deals...
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When we think about writing picture books, we usually focus first on craft: developing characters, honing language, creating page-turns, building heart and...
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Demystifying the difference between PB, CB, MG, YA, and more One of the most important things a children’s book writer can do—besides writing...
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