Chelsea TornettoHow To Do A Critique: For Picture Book WritersWhen looking for a critique partner, most of us focus on what we hope to get out of the relationship. 👉 "I really need help with story...
Chelsea TornettoHow to Write a GREAT Concept BookIf you're writing children's picture books, bringing your vision to life is the hardest part. If you have an idea for a picture book...
Chelsea TornettoDon't Be A Dummy...Make One! Top 3 Ways To Plan The Layout of Your Picture BookWhen writing a children's picture book, the art tells half the story (more, in some cases!) Because of this, your picture book layout is...
Chelsea TornettoWord Count and Age Range for Children’s BooksBefore you start writing, it’s important to know the audience you’re writing for - not only so you can write a story they’ll love, but...
Chelsea TornettoRhyme Crimes: 5 Rhyme Writing Mistakes That Will Land You In Picture Book JailNew picture book writers hear this all the time: “Don’t write in rhyme! It’s really hard to do, and it has to be perfect to sell.” Done...
Chelsea TornettoWriting for Children: 8 Tips from the ProsWhen you’re just starting your journey writing for children, you usually have more questions than answers, and lots and lots of doubt!...