Fresh eyes

How do you find fresh eyes to read through a manuscript?

Don’t claim it. One trick I’ve heard is to put another writer’s name on it and

How to Mock-up a Picture Book

This entry is part 13 of 31 in the series 30 DAYS TO A STRONGER PICTURE BOOK
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. [...]