Writing a picture book is not as easy as jotting down 600 words full of cutesy language and calling it a day. Today's picture books are much more than moral stories-and with such a short word count, you can't waste a single syllable! If you want to be competitive in this red-hot kidlit market, look no further ...

Straight from a publishing insider, this comprehensive picture book guide is bursting with craft advice and groundbreaking original research. Writing Irresistible Picture Books unpacks a survey of 1,000 upcoming picture book deals, a breakdown of 80 modern and marketable picture book topics, and in-depth analysis of over 150 published picture books.

You can confidently internalize and write character, theme, plot, conflict, voice, and structure for young readers. You will also get answers to the most common questions about picture book revision, illustration, submission strategies, query letters, and more, from an industry insider and former literary agent at one of the top children's book agencies in the nation.

If you're looking to get your work traditionally published, Writing Irresistible Picture Books is the resource for you. Dive in and learn the best strategies to get your picture book noticed by literary agents and publishers, and to leap into the hearts-and onto the shelves-of amazing young readers everywhere.