Devise or refine your picture book manuscripts with this handy toolkit

You’ve written your story. Or perhaps you have a great idea in mind.

People around you think it’s great.

But before you revise, submit, or self-publish, it’s worth knowing what experienced editors actually look for.

This practical toolkit (which is a refreshed, streamlined version of Suzanne’s popular picture book course) is designed to help you see your work more clearly, and strengthen it before taking the next step.

Most manuscripts aren’t far off. They’re just missing a few key elements that make the difference between a promising idea and a publishable story.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Tell whether your story truly works as a picture book, and what to adjust if it doesn’t

• Spot when your writing feels over-explained, flat, or unintentionally didactic

• Write with illustration in mind, so your text and images work together, not against each other

• Understand what’s actually involved in self-publishing well, including realistic costs and common missteps

• Work effectively with illustrators and designers, if you choose to publish independently

What’s included:

• A thoughtfully designed PDF you can return to as you revise

• Downloadable resources and templates

• Short, focused video and audio lessons to guide you through key concepts

• Examples of common issues and how to fix them

• A discount code for a manuscript assessment, if you decide to seek professional feedback

This resource is ideal for:

• First-time picture book writers

• Writers considering self-publishing or submissions to self-publishing

• Anyone who wants to improve their manuscript before investing in editing

This resource is not:

• A guarantee of publication

• A substitute for professional editing

• A quick fix

It’s a practical way to make sure you’re heading in the right direction, before you take your next step.

If you want to publish well, not just quickly, start here.