Picture Book Summit Podcast

Picture Book Summit
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Picture Book Summit Podcast

Welcome to the Picture Book Summit Podcast where we share insight on the craft of writing, illustrating, and publishing picture books from the industry’s best and brightest. Each episode is an excerpt from a keynote or presentation given at Picture Book Summit, the annual world-class online conference for picture book writers and illustrators around the globe that takes place every October. Our goal is to help you reach your next writing Summit, whether that’s finishing a draft, completing your 18th revision, landing an agent or getting your book published!

  1. DEC 10

    071 - Read-Aloudability: The Measure of a Great Picture Book 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.  In this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton defines the importance of "Read-aloud-ability" (HINT: it can sway the submission process), while Katie Davis illustrates one impactful way to factor that secret sauce into your writing.  Stay tuned! This is the first of a three-part series.

    16 min

  2. NOV 26

    070 - Meet the Gatekeepers

    Editor and agent assistants: the rarely-talked-about demi gods of the publishing industry.  They are the gatekeepers, and if they don't think your manuscript is up to snuff, it won't be leaving the slush pile. So what can you do about that? In this episode, Emma Walton Hamilton asks editor and agent assistants AZ Hackett, Claire Tattersfield, and Gaby Caballero all the burning questions.

    23 min

  3. NOV 12

    069 - Shadra Strickland - The Parallel Universe of Authors and Illustrators

    Author/Illustrator and Agent Shadra Strickland reveals how to get at the heart of your story by sharing ideas and exercises to get your creativity flowing—in your brain and on the page. This is a fun one. Happy listening!

    11 min

  4. OCT 29

    068 - The Fan Brothers: To Imagination and Beyond

    In this episode, Eric and Terry Fan, also known as writing-illustrating duo The Fan Brothers, are taking us to new worlds in To Imagination and Beyond. They reveal their unique path into picture books after originally pursuing other careers and talk about some of the unconventional sources for their story ideas. They are proof that stories can hop from one place to another: from a t-shirt design that eventually became The Night Gardener, or a careless doodle from thirty years ago that grew into Lizzy and the Cloud. Eric and Terry reveal how your next story may be waiting in the most unlikely place. We adore The Fan Brothers and after this episode we think you will too!

    12 min

  5. OCT 1

    067 The Cosmic Connection Between Beginnings and Endings

    Today’s episode features a practically perfect pair of presenters. You’ve seen presentations about great picture book beginnings. You’ve seen them about effective endings. But a truly great picture book relies on the connection between the two. Today, Emma Walton Hamilton & Julie Hedlund are here to show how to launch topflight stories and navigate them to stellar endings.

    14 min

  6. SEP 17

    066 Houston, Your Manuscript has a Problem

    One of the best ways to navigate your course as a writer is through critiques.  In this episode of the podcast, we share a snippet of Founder Katie Davis’ presentation Houston, Your Manuscript Has a Problem. Katie discusses why critiques are important and things to consider as you seek feedback from critique groups and freelance editors. Get ready to take your work to a whole new stratosphere!

    14 min

  7. AUG 27

    065 - Kate DiCamillo: Commit to Your Dreams of Writing

    A few years ago, we had the privilege of hosting former National Ambassador of Young People's Literature and bestselling author Kate DiCamillo as one of our Superstar Speakers. Her presentation was nothing short of magical. She shares how she went from wanting to write and thinking about writing to actually writing. We hope this snippet of her talk inspires you to get started (or restarted) too.  Savor this episode. Be part of the magic of Picture Book Summit LIVE! join us at this year's online event on October 5th - Perfect 10: Going for Picture Book Gold.  Join us for Perfect 10: Going for Picture Book Gold! Superstar Speakers include:  Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott Honoree Grace Lin National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Meg Medina New York Times bestselling duo Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett Early Bird pricing ends this week! Get $100 off when you get your ticket by August 31, 2024. Register here!

    16 min

  8. AUG 13

    064 - How to Maximize Your Online Writing Conference Experience

    Attending a writing conference can be a transformational experience, filled with opportunities to hone your craft, connect with your peers, and move closer to your publishing dreams. Online writing conferences offer unique opportunities compared to their in-person counterparts. In addition to saving money on travel and accommodations, you can maximize your learning by engaging from the safety, comfort, and familiarity of home. Whether you're attending your first conference or your fiftieth, here are nine tailored tips on how to get the most out of an online writing conference. We invite YOU to celebrating our 10th year of Picture Book Summit this year on October 5th! Go to picturebooksummit.com/maximize for our free download and learn more about this year’s one-of-a-kind conference for picture book creators. Join us for Perfect 10: Going for Picture Book Gold! Superstar Speakers include:  Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott Honoree Grace Lin National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Meg Medina New York Times bestselling duo Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett Get $100 off with an Early Bird ticket through August 31, 2024. Register here!

    23 min
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Welcome to the Picture Book Summit Podcast where we share insight on the craft of writing, illustrating, and publishing picture books from the industry’s best and brightest. Each episode is an excerpt from a keynote or presentation given at Picture Book Summit, the annual world-class online conference for picture book writers and illustrators around the globe that takes place every October. Our goal is to help you reach your next writing Summit, whether that’s finishing a draft, completing your 18th revision, landing an agent or getting your book published!

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  • Creator
    Picture Book Summit
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (c) Picture Book Summit
  • Show Website
    Picture Book Summit Podcast

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