Catching the Eye of an Editor
I’m sure many of us wish we could write the perfect picture book that would immediately catch the eye of an editor.
It’s not an easy task, but here are some tips to keep in mind while you’re writing your masterpiece.
First of all, your book should be marketable. Research your competition. Has your book done before? How is your book different from the others? Do you have a unique angle?
More tips to consider as you’re writing and revising. Does your manuscript have:
A strong voice
A compelling plot
Conflict
A unique theme
An interesting structure
Sentences that flow seamlessly
Visual potential
Other writing elements to consider:
Pacing
Page turns
Rhythm
Repetition
Rule of Three
Wordplay
Of course, there’s much more to consider when attempting to write the perfect picture book. Keep on your toes.
Read, read, read everything in your genre. Hone your craft. Join critique groups. Revise, revise, revise and keep on writing. Never give up. When you least expect it, one of those picture books you’ve been working on, for what might seem forever, may catch the eye of an editor. And that just might happen because you finally discovered how to create magic!
Tags: Picture Books, Writing Tips
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May 23, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Thanks for the advice! I’ve thought about trying my hand at writing (in a different genre, however). I’m sure that these suggestions are true no matter what kind of book you write. Good luck to you in your endeavors!
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May 23, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Thanks so much for your comment and good wishes!
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