Wordcount Wizardry with Emma Walton Hamilton

Let’s start our reveal party off with the first Picture Book Summit Workshop for 2025. It’s not a bird. It’s not a plane. It’s our Wordcount Wizard Emma Walton Hamilton materializing for Big, Bold, and Brave: Supercharge Your Picture Books!

Our very own Editor Extraordinaire will share actionable tips that you can use immediately to save your drafts from your writing nemeses including: Baron Boredom, Caption Unoriginal, and Major Too Many Words. Join us on October 4, 2025, for…

Wordcount Wizardry:
Supercharge Your Picture Books

In the world of picture books, every word counts—literally! But how do you know whether your manuscript has too many words or too few? And how can you be sure the words you’ve chosen are the best ones in the right order? Emma Walton Hamilton will guide you through the magic of word economy, pacing, and rhythm to help you craft big, bold stories in a tight, powerful package. Discover the hidden rules of picture book word counts, how to ensure each word pulls its weight, and how to leverage language so your choices do double duty. Whether you’re struggling to trim the fluff or wondering if you’ve cut too much, this workshop will supercharge your storytelling—one perfectly chosen word at a time!

Mark your calendar for October 5, 2024 for a full day of online picture book writing fun including:

• Three Superstar Speaker Presentations
• Two in-depth Craft Workshops
• Agent Panel
• Editor Panel

We can’t wait to see you there!

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This year’s Picture Book Summit is coming October 4, 2025.

Be a Picture Book Summit Insider! As we announce this year’s lineup, you can be the first get all the info when you join our Insiders List (including being notified as soon as Early Bird registration opens!). Plus, get our free download 9 Tips for Aspiring Writers: Discover Fresh Takes on Old Ideas.