Are You Writing a Picture Book or Something Else? How to Know If Your Idea Fits the Market
Update: 2025-04-17
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Does your picture book manuscript feel too long? š Or maybe you're wondering if it's actually an early reader, chapter book, or something in between?
In this episode of the Journey to Kidlit podcast, Brooke Van Sickle tackles:
* How long is too long for a picture book
* What counts as a complete story with proper pacing
* Why pagination matters more than word count
* What to do when your book doesnāt have a clear problem or conflict
* And how to rework your idea so itās more marketable (and fun!)
Perfect for writers unsure about age ranges, genres, or how to tighten their manuscript. Youāll also hear tips for writing from the right point of view and when to ditch your main character in favor of the reader! š
Tune in now and download your FREE Childrenās Book Template to get started š https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template
#kidlit #picturebooktips #writingforkids #childrensbookwriting #kidlitpodcast #writingadvice #kidlitcommunity
LINKS FOR EPISODE:
* Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
* Get the FREE template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template
In this episode of the Journey to Kidlit podcast, Brooke Van Sickle tackles:
* How long is too long for a picture book
* What counts as a complete story with proper pacing
* Why pagination matters more than word count
* What to do when your book doesnāt have a clear problem or conflict
* And how to rework your idea so itās more marketable (and fun!)
Perfect for writers unsure about age ranges, genres, or how to tighten their manuscript. Youāll also hear tips for writing from the right point of view and when to ditch your main character in favor of the reader! š
Tune in now and download your FREE Childrenās Book Template to get started š https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template
#kidlit #picturebooktips #writingforkids #childrensbookwriting #kidlitpodcast #writingadvice #kidlitcommunity
LINKS FOR EPISODE:
* Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
* Get the FREE template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template
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