When you’re happy with the revisions of your picture book manuscript, it’s time to make a mock-up, or what is usually called a dummy.
Why Make a Dummy?
Picture books combine text and words in a short 32 page book. The structure is so unusual, that you need a dummy to refine and polish your text. It can tell you which section of text is too long, let you look at pacing of the story across the pages, help you spot needless repetitions and much more.
How to Make a Dummy
- Take 16 sheets of typing paper and staple along one side. . .
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Use the Dummy to Revise
Read the dummy aloud and listen to it. Here are some things you might notice:
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