Podcast – Layers in Picture Books
Layers are good in cakes and excellent in picture books!
Wouldn’t it be grand if there was a fool-proof formula for creating good picture books? That’s exactly what Julie Hedlund has spent years researching and studying, and she’s come up with 10 essential ingredients or “layers” for picture books that you can follow like a checklist.
You may not need all of these layers, but a dash of one and a sprinkle of another might just be what your manuscript needs to go from so-so to sold!
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Want even more layers to add your picture books? Grab lifetime access to Julie’s workshop LET THEM READ LAYERED PICTURE BOOKS on our Picture Book Summit Teachable site:
A truly delicious book must contain multiple layers. If you’ve ever gotten feedback that your story is “slight”, Julie’s recipe for creating a picture book with depth and heart is exactly what you need. You’ll leave knowing how to bake layers into your own books.
Julie walks you through the 10 most prominent layers in successful picture books today, including an in-depth of analysis of two picture books to help you apply your knowledge to your own manuscripts. Includes additional Q&A session and handout.
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