For Writers
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When writing a picture book manuscript, you have a limited number of words—and those words need to accomplish a lot. In just 300–500 words, you must tell a complete story while leaving room for the illustrations to tell a story of their own. The text should invite young listeners to feel, wonder, think, laugh—or all of the above.
Ideally, when the final page is turned, the response will be: “Read it again!” Making every word count is one of the great challenges of writing picture books. In this talk, picture book author Sue Lowell Gallion will share strategies she uses to write and revise for this unique format.
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Drawing from both fiction and nonfiction examples, Sue will explore how to shape a story, leave room for the illustrations, and make every word earn its place on the page This session is part of the 2026 Writers Conference . Register for this two-day event. See presenter biographies and an entire schedule at a glance »
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