Top Questions Every Aspiring Picture Book Author Asks (Answered!)

Let me ask you — have you ever wondered how long your picture book should really be? Or if writing in rhyme is a good idea? Or maybe you’re stuck figuring out what to put in the back matter or how to even write a query letter that gets noticed? If you’ve had any of these questions as an aspiring picture book author, you’re in for a treat because today, we're sharing a live Q&A session from inside Kidlit Academy where we cover all of this and more. Listen now! QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THE EPISODE: * How much back matter you actually need in a picture book * Ideal word counts and the right age range to target * Whether or not you should write your book in rhyme (and how to know if it’s working) * How to write a winning query letter * What comp books are and why publishers care about them * And of course — tips for editing your manuscript so it’s truly ready to submit. LINKS FOR EPISODE: Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy Get the FREE template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template