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Children's 5 Essential Tips for Writing Social-Emotional Picture Books for Kids

Bestselling author Susan Verde shares five essential tips for writing social-emotional picture books for kids.

Children's An Invitation to Write Diverse Stories That Break the Rules Kimberly Tso

Children's Once Upon a Twist: Writing Fresh Takes on Familiar Tales Patrick Horne

Children's Picturing Success: A Guide to Crafting Picture Books and Landing Agents Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

Write Better Fiction Combining Words and Images for Picture Books Rachel Más Davidson

Write Better Fiction How to Write a Fun Picture Book About a Not Fun Topic Carlianne Tipsey

Write Better Poetry That Feeling: Drawing Inspiration From Poetry to Write a Picture Book Morgan Christie

Write Better Poetry Look Up!: Finding Creative Inspiration in the Guilt of Looking Down Britt Gondolfi

Write Better Fiction Writing a Picture Book Based on My Grandmother’s Experience Ellen Weinstein

Write Better Fiction Turning a Bedtime Routine Into a Picture Book Maggie Smith

Write Better Fiction 4 Tips for Incorporating History Into Picture Books Bridget Hodder

Publishing Insights The Dos and Don’ts of Making School Visits: A Writer’s Survival Guide Alex Woolf

Publishing Insights Debut Authors Tell All: Mike Malbrough, Picture Book Author Guest Column

What's New 6 Tips for Revising Picture Books Marcie Wessels

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