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Read-Aloudability in Picture Books Part 1

Podcast – Read-Aloudability – Part 1

Read-Aloudability in Picture Books Part 1

Picture books are a truly unique genre of literature. Other books CAN be read aloud, but picture books are ENGINEERED exactly for that precise purpose. That’s why read-aloudability is so important.

In this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton defines exactly what read-aloudability is and how important it is in picture books (HINT: it can sway the submission process), while Katie Davis illustrates one impactful way to factor that secret sauce into your writing.

This is the first of a three-part series all about read-aloudability and how it can be your ticket to getting published. Stay tuned!

 

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Podcast – Meet the Gatekeepers

If you can’t get your manuscript past the gatekeepers, you have zero chance of getting published. So who are the gatekeepers? They are often editor and agent assistants. These assistants often take the first pass at the agent’s or editor’s inbox to eliminate manuscripts that don’t follow guidelines or don’t meet their boss’ tastes.

In this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton asks editor and agent assistants AZ Hackett, Claire Tattersfield, and Gaby Caballero all the burning questions from writers and illustrators like you.

 

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How to Evaluate an Online Writing Conference

Podcast – How to Evaluate an Online Writing Conference

How to Evaluate an Online Writing ConferenceWho better to help you choose a writing conference that’s right for you than three people who have been putting on writing conferences for a decade?

Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Hedlund, and Kelli Panique offer you five questions to ask yourself when deciding if an online or in-person writing conference is worth your time and investment.

(Spoiler alert: Many conferences are worth their weight in gold. The key is to find ones that are the best fit for where you are currently in your writing career and your ultimate publishing goals. We’re here to help you do just that!)

Click here to download the handout from today’s episode.

 

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Humor in Picture Books

Podcast – PBSummit Roundtable: Humor in Picture Books

Humor in Picture BooksWe hear over and over again that agent and editors want humorous picture book stories. So, why does it seem like it’s so hard to get funny manuscripts picked up when submitting to agents and publishing houses? We’re here to dig into it in today’s episode of PBSummit Roundtable.

Julie Hedlund shares her personal experience and overall observations about what is going on in the industry with silly stories and how YOU can break through!

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Podcast – PBSummit Roundtable: Fresh Takes

061 PBSummit Podcast Roundtable Fresh AnglesToday we bring you a super fun episode of the PBSummit Roundtable episode as we talk about fresh takes in picture books. Our Roundtable discussions are where we discuss news and topics affecting picture book writers and illustrators today.

Agents and publishers are always saying they’re looking for stories that are “fresh and unique”, but what does that mean? Our Roundtable discussion centers around fresh angles in picture books.

Listen in as we take a look at some truly unique stories which perfectly exemplify what fresh takes on classic picture book topics can look like, and the common thread between them.

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Podcast – PBSummit Roundtable: Why is Everything So Slow?

060 PBSummit Podcast Roundtable slowThe Picture Book Summit Podcast is BACK! We kick off our newest podcast with a new PBSummit Roundtable episode. Our Roundtable discussions are where our PBSummit team sits down and talks about the topics affecting picture book creators today.

In this episode, we ask the question: Why is Everything So Slow? The pandemic is (basically) over, so why are things not back to normal? Will things ever go back to the way they were or is this slowness the new normal in publishing?

Emma Walton Hamilton leads our discussions. She reached out to her agent and two of her editors for their insights on trend in children’s publishing. We hope you find this discussion fascinating and maybe a little uplifting. Ultimately, there’s some good news related to this pace.

 

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