One of the most important things to keep in mind when revising a picture book is that it needs to be easy to read aloud. Usually picture books are read to kids by adults. If you have to read the same thing over and over and over — and over again, then you learn to appreciate a smoothly written and fun text.
How to Create a Read Aloud Friendly Picture Book
- Read it aloud. It seems obvious, but the first step is to read the text aloud. Over and over. Make sure you never stumble on a phrase, never have to second guess where to take a breath. Revise until it is smooth and fluid. Rhythm is important here, not necessarily poetry, but just a lively sense of rhythm. If your writing seems boring, check your sentence lengths to make sure there is lots of variety.
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Taking the time to build in that read-aloud factor is the difference between a picture book that sells and drops within two years and one that becomes a real classic.
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