Podcast – 4 Big Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 2
It’s time for the second biggest reason manuscripts get tossed out by agents and editors. Have you ever heard: “Your story didn’t resonate with me”? Julie Hedlund shares how this type of response maybe indicate a lack of emotional resonance in your story.
Listen in as Julie defines emotional resonance and how to ensure your picture book has it. You’re one more step closer to picture book success with these tips.
Which picture books really resonate? How can you study up on emotional resonance?
Check out the books below!
Dash’s Picture Books Picks for Emotional Resonance
- The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer & Ekua Holmes
- Bikes for Sale by Carter Higgins & Zachariah Ohora
- Nine Months: Before a Baby is Born by Miranda Paul & Jason Chin
- Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome & James E. Ransome
- When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie L.B. Deenihan & Lorraine Rocha
- Ogilvy by Deborah Underwood & T.L. McBeth
Did you catch Part 1 of the 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected? Listen here.
Be on the lookout for Part 3 in the next two weeks!
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Emotional resonance is important, but there are other layers to consider in your picture book too. Check out Julie’s LET THEM READ LAYERED PICTURES enlightening presentation on our Picture Book Summit Teachable site.
Julie’s presentation includes a 50-minute video, a 50-minute Q&A session, plus a handout, presentation slides, and a transcript. You’ll look at the art form of picture books in a way that will help you created layered stories that catch the attentions of agents, editors, and most importantly, readers.
Get Let Them Read Layered Picture Books on the Picture Book Summit Teachable site:
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