Highlights from Mary Kole's PB WD Webinar
Mary is dynamite. I've taken my share of PB courses so much of the info. wasn't new to me. But her dissection of what makes a great PB was spot on.
Pre-K through 3rd grade is the "sweet spot" of the PB market
Rhyme must serve the story, not the other way around
Never state a moral straight on. Should always be a quiet undercurrent in the story, like a good aftertaste left in your mouth
Story has to work on 2 levels --adult reader/ kid audience they read to
Don't let your characters succeed easily
Create a strong, simple story arc, spare voice, add just the right touch of humor
Leave elbow room for the illustrator
Pitch with fun. Isolate a sales hook and prime reader for the book
Aim for universality and multiple hooks
If you're going to rhyme--it better "be smokin"'
I think Mary's the one who's smokin. She seems more energized than the Energizer bunny.
Pre-K through 3rd grade is the "sweet spot" of the PB market
Rhyme must serve the story, not the other way around
Never state a moral straight on. Should always be a quiet undercurrent in the story, like a good aftertaste left in your mouth
Story has to work on 2 levels --adult reader/ kid audience they read to
Don't let your characters succeed easily
Create a strong, simple story arc, spare voice, add just the right touch of humor
Leave elbow room for the illustrator
Pitch with fun. Isolate a sales hook and prime reader for the book
Aim for universality and multiple hooks
If you're going to rhyme--it better "be smokin"'
I think Mary's the one who's smokin. She seems more energized than the Energizer bunny.