Resources, Guides, and Reports
Expert Resources to Elevate Your Self-Publishing Journey
Curated templates, guides, and tools designed to help you achieve better results with less effort. Browse our collection of professional resources.
Visual Language Checklist for Picture Book Manuscripts
Transform telling into showing with this comprehensive revision tool for picture book writers. This practical checklist guides you through five essential areas of visual language: emotion expression, setting visualization, character action, language strengthening, and final evaluation. Each section includes before-and-after examples that demonstrate how to create text that inspires illustrators and captivates young readers.
Perfect for writers who want to elevate their manuscripts from rejected to remarkable.
Manuscript X-Ray: 10 Critical Questions to Diagnose Your Picture Book
See your manuscript through an editor’s eyes with this comprehensive evaluation tool. This worksheet helps you identify your story’s strengths and weaknesses across essential elements. Complete with a practical action plan to guide your revision process, this resource transforms vague concerns into clear, actionable improvements.
Perfect for writers serious about taking their manuscript from rejection-ready to publishing-worthy.
Should I Write This Book? A Decision-Making Flowchart for Picture Book Authors
Transform your picture book ideas from concept to manuscript with confidence. This practical flowchart walks you through the critical questions that determine if your story idea has what it takes to succeed. Evaluate market potential, personal connection, and storytelling structure before investing months in development.
Perfect for aspiring authors who want to focus their creative energy on the most promising concepts.
