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How to Write a Children's Picture Book Volume II: Word, Sentence, Scene, Story: Learning from Leo the Late Bloomer, Harry the Dirty Dog, Lilly's Purple ... Purple Crayon, and Other Favorite Stories
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.068
EAN: 9780974893327
ISBN: 0974893323
Label: E & E Publishing
Manufacturer: E & E Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: October 28, 2006
Publisher: E & E Publishing
Studio: E & E Publishing
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Editorial Review:
Whereas Volume I of this series investigates the overall structure of children's picture storybooks at the macro level, this volume, Volume II, investigates the very building blocks of picture storybooks at the micro level: the word, the sentence, the scene and the story.
We look at the importance of word choice for giving the story meaning and cohesion.
We look at ways to change sentence structure to emphasize the information that is important, and to ensure that sentences flow easily from one to another.
We look at the scene: how to begin it, how to end it, and how to create the Beats of action-reaction that make up the scene.
And finally we look at the story: what types of problems must a character solve? When does a story introduce a problem? And once a problem is introduced, how do picture storybooks move from problem to solution? What types of solutions do characters find? Is there any part of a story that occurs after the solution is found? To answer these and other questions is to describe storytelling strategies. We look at enduringly popular children's picture storybooks to see what storytelling strategies they employ.
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Rating: - How To Write A Children's Picture Book Vol II
If you're ready to make each word and sentence shine in your picture book this is an invaluable resource.
Rating: - A must have for picture book writers
I was having trouble with rhythm and beats in my picture book writing. This book really helped me learn the beat structure in picture book writing and how they create rhythm. My picture book writing seemed flat and lifeless and now, thanks to this book, it has the rhythm it was lacking. I would also suggest Volumes I and III for other parts of picture book writing. Definitely a must have for those writing picture books and those needing to learn the structure, rhythm and specific language used in ... Read More
Rating: - Practical and Easy-to-understand
I'm thrilled to see a second volume to Bine-Stock's first in this series dedicated to taking the mystery out of writing a picture book. Bine-Stock rises to the top once again as she explains, simply and clearly, how to build a picture book from the ground up. Focusing on choosing the right words, using the best sentence structure, creating a scene, and utilizing a powerful storytelling technique, this book is a valuable tool. I plan on recommending it to other authors I know!
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