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Writer's Room => Picture Books (PB) => Topic started by: Pam on June 29, 2013, 09:34 AM
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Hi, everyone! I just wanted to let anyone who's interested in writing picture books or want to focus or learn more about different aspects of picture book writing that I'm offering a mini-picture book workshop via my blog.
Details are on my blog today. http://tinyurl.com/oc6nve2
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Commented underneath your post. Looking forward to it! I'll pass the word on my FB page. Thanks!
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Looking forward to it, Pam. What a great idea! :applause
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This is great, Pam. Thanks for being so generous with your wisdom!
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Great, I'll have to take a look. Maybe it'll help me find just the right words to finish those PB manuscripts. ::-)
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Pam, you're the master. (Or is it the mistress?) This should be very good. :clapping
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The first lesson is up! I hope it helps! I'll be posting these by 12 noon CST every Monday unless I go out of town. Then I'll let you know.
http://tinyurl.com/kzroczp
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This looks great Pam, thanks!
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Great! I even think I learned something. :fireworks
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WONDERFUL! Thanks Pam! :fireworks
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The newest installment of PBU is up. This is the last time I will make a new post for these. If you want an update, please subscribe to the posts. I will keep updating this post only as I don't want to clog up Verla's site. (Moderators, clean up as you see fit!!)
http://tinyurl.com/lsomtg4
Pam :star2
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Great post, Pam, and very informative, too.
I just shared your link up on our KidLit Authors Club FB page.
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Thanks so much for this helpful series! I have sent links to both of my cp's, who now subscribe to your posts, like me.
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The newest installment of PBU is up. This is the last time I will make a new post for these. If you want an update, please subscribe to the posts. I will keep updating this post only as I don't want to clog up Verla's site. (Moderators, clean up as you see fit!!)
http://tinyurl.com/lsomtg4
Pam :star2
Pam, I merged the two threads and while I would encourage everyone to subscribe to your posts, I also want to encourage you to use this thread to post additional updates. As long as it's all in one thread it won't clog up the boards and there's so much good information here to share! :thankyou
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Great course, Pam! Thank you!
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Great! Thank you for merging! I'll post here from now on.
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Thanks for merging, and yes, Pam, feel free to post your updates on this thread. Great info that we'll all benefit from!
Donna
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Lesson 3 is up! Character Driven Picture Books. Please share on your blogs or FB if you wish!
http://tinyurl.com/p4523ds
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If you're a PBU participant, I've posted a button for you. Also, I'm giving away a critique or one of my books. Details on my blog: http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/07/pbu-participant-button-and-critique.html
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I really love these posts, Pam. :sun
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Thank you, Tammi! :bunnyrun
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Done! (I'm finally figuring out the mysteries of Blogger! LOL.)
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Thanks, Katherine. Hugs!!
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All of your posts have been helpful -- thank you! I'm in the midst of revising a character-driven pb, and today's post was particularly useful.
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I got a lot out of your article on character-driven pbs. Thanks for your excellent post(s).
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Thanks, Pam! So excited to find these. :yeah
I just tweeted about it too. :grin3
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Your PBU is great, Pam! I love how you break down the structure of a PB--esp. the external vs. emotional conflict. Got my notebook out. I'm ready to learn more!
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Newest post is up!
http://tinyurl.com/m7adxj9
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The PBU critique giveaway winner has been announced. Thank you to all who participated!!!
http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/07/pbu-critique-giveaway-winner.html
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Lesson 5 is posted. Have fun!
http://tinyurl.com/l9azhch
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Thanks, Pam. These lessons are soooo helpful! My current wip has 3 out of 5 of this lesson's style elements -- working to reach 4, or even all 5.
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Lesson 6 is up: Thinking in Pictures
http://tinyurl.com/k6o9fff
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Thanks, Pam. These posts are wonderful. :love5:
Becky R.
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Thank you, Becky! I'm glad you're enjoying them. :)
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I'm on vacation this week, but I have an awesome interview with Chieu Urban, board book author and blue board member! I'll be highlighting board books next week!
http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/08/im-on-vacation-this-week-so-picture.html
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Thanks, Pam. I picked up a few helpful ideas from this interview.
Here's wishing you a wonderful vacation! :sun
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Oh yes, and I forgot to mention Chieu is giving away two books, but you'll have to respond on the blog. :)
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Lesson 7 for PBU is up. It's on Picture books for preschoolers, toddlers, and infants. I'll announce the winners of Chieu Urban's board books tomorrow!
http://tinyurl.com/mzm8shl
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Thank you, Pam! Your lessons are great and very helpful!
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Your welcome, iyerani!
Board book winners are announced! Congratulations!!!! http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/08/chieu-urbans-book-winners.html
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Pam, these postings for PBU continue to be awesome. I can't wait for the next installment.
Becky R.
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My newest installment: Creative Nonfiction
http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/09/picture-book-university-creative.html
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This is wonderful, Pam. Thank you!
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Thanks, Pam. This is so helpful!
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Your welcome!!
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Hi, all! I've posted another lesson in Picture Book University--Kid Focus.
Enjoy!
http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2014/07/picture-book-university-kid-focus.html
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Love it!
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Thanks Pam!
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I'm a huge fan of LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE. It was helpful to examine the elements and see why the story works so well. Thanks!
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Thanks, ladies! So glad you enjoyed it. :)
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Pam is a tremendous resource :flowers2
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I read through all of PBU last night and will be getting books to do the activities this weekend. This was a wonderful intro (and more) for those of us still slightly new to writing picture books.
I'm learning something new each day. In fact, I went into the bookstore yesterday and looked at a few of the newer ones. For some reason, I thought picture books all started on the right-hand page (like novels do). I'd never taken notice how picture books actually start out with a full spread.
This is helpful in that I see where I need to juggle things around so my tension and pauses/page turns are in the right spots.