Podcast – Generating Ideas with Katie Davis

Generating ideas for lots of picture books is one key to success! That’s why we did a whole Mini Summit on Where the Ideas Are. In this three-part series, we’ll share ways to generate ideas, assess ideas, and develop ideas. While we can’t tell you exactly where to get your next great idea, Katie Davis can give you tips for harvesting the ideas that are cropping up all around you.

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If you enjoyed Katie’s tips for generating ideas, don’t miss her previous Summit presentations on the Picture Book Summit Teachable site.

Digging for Diamonds: Using Research to Make Your Writing Sparkle

If you equate research with dry facts and figures or think it’s limited to nonfiction, you may be in for a surprise. Bestselling author-illustrator Katie Davis shows you how much fun research can be and how to use it to make your writing sizzle and your characters come alive.

The Positive Power of Procrastination

You vow again and again, “Today I will work on my book!” But something just keeps getting in the way. Learn five keys to getting your picture book written, the difference between active and passive procrastination, and how you can benefit from knowing your “why.” Before long, you’ll go from procrastination to prolific!

Picture Book Summit 2022

Come see Katie speak LIVE at this year’s Picture Book Summit! Her presentation “Houston, Your Manuscript Has a Problem!” will have you looking at your critiques and stories in a whole new way! Check it out HERE!