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Picture Perfect
by The Picture Perfect Podcast with Cara J. Stevens
Whether you are a seasoned author or a first-time writer, Picture Perfect is designed to guide you through the process of writing a book or novel that is entertaining, educational, and uniquely yours. With a little imagination, some hard work, and the guidance provided here in this podcast, you too can create a world that readers will want to visit time and time again.So, come join me on this exciting journey toward making your story something that is truly Picture Perfect!Hosted by author, editor and book coach Cara J. Stevens. Learn more at carajstevens.com.
Episodes
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From Spark to Story
What lights you up about writing for children? In this episode, Cara shares how your creative spark and your deeper why can shape stories that truly connect—whether you're writing a picture book, middle grade novel, or workbook. Thanks for making this the top picture book podcast on Spotify and...
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Chatting with Tanya Wright on Storytelling, Advocacy, and the Creation of Hairiette of Harlem
In this episode, we hear from Tanya Wright, a powerhouse of talent whose career spans award-winning acting, screenwriting, producing, directing, and entrepreneurship. Known for her unforgettable roles on Orange is the New Black and True Blood, Tanya has recently added a new passion to her...
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Episode 13 Plot Twist!
In this episode, we’re talking about one of my favorite ways to shake things up when you’re feeling stuck—plot twists! And, while we're talking about plot twists, this episode marks a new season and a new chapter in The Picture Perfect Podcast universe. Our audience have spoken and we're…
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Exploring the Power of the Hero’s Journey in Storytelling
In this episode, titled "Exploring the Power of the Hero’s Journey in Storytelling," we delve into the well-known narrative framework "The Hero's Journey", first popularized by Joseph Campbell. This structure, derived from global mythological motifs, maps out a hero's transformative path through...
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Mirror Magic: Crafting Symmetrical Stories for a Satisfying Narrative
In this episode of The Picture Perfect Podcast, we delve into the world of chiastic structure—a fascinating narrative technique that mirrors the beginning and end of a story to create a beautifully symmetrical and deeply satisfying tale. Join me as we explore the secrets of crafting stories that...
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Embracing the Magic of Intuitive Writing
In this enlightening Picture Perfect episode, we delve into the powerful role of intuition in crafting picture books. Whether you're sketching out your first characters or polishing a final draft, learning to tap into your intuitive sense can transform your creative process. We'll explore…
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From Mess to Masterpiece - How to KonMari your Picture Book Manuscript
How to Edit Your Picture Book the Marie Kondo Way Embrace the art of letting go to transform your story into a masterpiece Editing your completed manuscript can feel overwhelming, especially when it means cutting scenes, characters, and ideas you love. But don’t worry — you don’t have to kill all...
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Episode 8: Crafting Picture Perfect Protagonists
In this episode, we delve into the heart of storytelling by examining what makes a main character shine in the world of picture books. We look at main characters in classic children's literature as well as go through a sample developmental edit of an actual client manuscript to show how to...
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Episode 7: Mastering the Art of Show, Don't Tell
In this episode, we address the age-old writing advice of “Show don’t tell” as it relates to writing for children. We dive into why it’s so important to show instead of tell, especially with children’s books, and I include some real excerpts from a developmental edit with one picture book client.…
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Episode 6: Making the most of limited word count in picture books
In episode 6, I share how to make the most of the limited word count of a picture book. That includes storytelling techniques, some tips on how to economize your words -- including some words that can almost always get cut from any manuscript -- how to use editing to maintain tension in your...
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Episode #5: Crafting a self-published picture book series
In this very special episode, we have our first guest! Teacher Terrel, one half of the mother-daughter duo known as Once Upon a Dance, joins us to talk about her self-publishing journey. With 20+ picture books and counting, Terrell has tons of experience and she's not shy about sharing the…
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Episode 4: The question at the heart of your story
In today’s episode, I share a writing craft secret that is at the heart of every great story: how to make sure there is a compelling question inside your story. Although I’ll be talking about it through a picture book lens, this secret actually works for all kinds of works of fiction, and some...
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Episode 3: How to draw readers in and make a great first impression
The key to successful storytelling at any stage is weaving a tale that is compelling, but if you don’t hook the reader in right from the start, they won’t stick around long and they might not even pick up your book to begin with. This episode is all about that question: are you making a great…
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Episode 2: Introducing the Zero Draft — the Road Map that will keep your writing and editing on track (even if you are prone to side-quests)
If you’re really getting creative as you write and revise your manuscript, you’re GOING TO get lost and that’s a good thing. The WHY we talked about in episode one — that is your story's compass. Your ZERO DRAFT — that’s your map. It’s a bird’s eye view of your story. That is why this is the best...
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Episode 1: How to transform your simple idea into a strong story concept (hint: you need to find your WHY)
One of the most frequent requests I get from aspiring picture book authors is "can you take a look at my story idea and tell me if it's any good?" In today's podcast, I share a secret with you that shouldn't be a secret at all because I want everyone to know this… if you think it could be a good...
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TRAILER: Welcome to Picture Perfect, the podcast for picture book writers
Welcome to Picture Perfect, the podcast for picture book writers. I’m Cara Stevens, children’s author, editor and book coach and the author of Picture Perfect, Picture book writing secrets YOUR editor WANTS you to know. I absolutely LOVE helping writers make their picture book dreams a reality as...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Whether you are a seasoned author or a first-time writer, Picture Perfect is designed to guide you through the process of writing a book or novel that is entertaining, educational, and uniquely yours. With a little imagination, some hard work, and the guidance provided here in this podcast, you too can create a world that readers will want to visit time and time again.So, come join me on this exciting journey toward making your story something that is truly Picture Perfect!Hosted by author, editor and book coach Cara J. Stevens. Learn more at carajstevens.com.
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The Picture Perfect Podcast with Cara J. Stevens
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Picture Perfect currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Whether you are a seasoned author or a first-time writer, Picture Perfect is designed to guide you through the process of writing a book or novel that is entertaining, educational, and uniquely yours. With a little imagination, some hard work, and the guidance provided here in this podcast, you too...
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Picture Perfect is created and hosted by The Picture Perfect Podcast with Cara J. Stevens.
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