Picture Book Structures That Get Published with Natascha Biebow
Picture Book Structures That Get Published
…and How to Choose the Right One For Your Story
with Natascha Biebow
An exclusive WriteForKids Session
Who It’s For: All kidlit writers who want to write publishable picture books.
What It Does: You’ll learn the hidden structures of successful picture books – and how to choose the right one for any picture book manuscript you write.
What You Get: Lifetime Access to the Full Workshop + PDF Handout.
Great Picture Books Don’t Happen Randomly.
They’re built on defined structures that few writers truly understand.
You probably know that novels and screenplays are typically written to conform to a certain structure, such as The Hero’s Journey, Save The Cat! and The Snowflake Method.
It makes sense – these are methods created around a deep understanding of how we tell one another stories. Rather than reinvent the wheel, professional writers build out their work around the structure that fits best.
What you probably didn’t know – because it’s rarely taught – is that the best picture books also conform to clearly defined, time-tested structures.
Natascha Biebow understands these structures on a deep level – and she’s ready to explain it all to you.
Based on her extensive research and analysis, Natascha will provide unmatched insight into each structure and help you decide which one is right for you.
Knowing these structures will help you avoid countless hours of trial and error, and let you focus on what you really love – pure creative expression.
Understanding these powerful structures – and knowing the right one to use – will make it much, much easier for you to create a picture book that impresses editors & agents, and thrills parents and young ones alike.
See what students have to say about
Picture Book Structures That Get Published:
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Thank you for a GREAT session! I’ve learned so much. I’ll be rewatching the video many times.
SHELLEY K.
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Fabulous presentation and so many good nuggets of information.
CHRISSY
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WOW!
BARBARA S.
In one powerful workshop, Natascha will personally guide you to finding the structure that will truly elevate your picture book.
In this comprehensive class you’ll learn:
How to determine what your story is really about. What is the spark? What will hook in young readers?
How to pinpoint what you’re trying to get across to readers and identify the key take-away.
The best, time-tested picture book structures that can provide a strong backbone for your story while assuring you hit the beats necessary to craft a powerful and publishable picture book.
How to know what not to include in your mansucript.
(Pro tip: the very act of selecting the right structure will make it very easy to see what needs to be cut!)
How to define your manuscript’s point of difference from other picture books in the marketplace.
How to put it all together to create a tight, impactful manuscript with a structure that puts everything in exactly the right place.
Your Instructor: Natascha Biebow
Natascha is the author of The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons, illustrated by Steven Salerno, winner of the Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature. Her other titles include Elephants Never Forget, and Is this My Nose?
Natascha has a BA in Developmental Psychology from Smith College and a Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood Education Pedagogy.
She was for many years the long-standing Regional Advisor of SCBWI British Isles and a member of the SCBWI Advisory Council.
In 2018, Natascha was awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for her services to children’s book writers and illustrators.
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Many thanks Natascha, for a wonderful, exciting and super-informative presentation!
KEN P.
Lifetime Access to the Full Workshop & Handouts
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Full 90 minute workshop!
Info-packed PDF Handout
Just $67!
