Hi there,

Ever wondered how picture books are structured — or what makes one stand out to publishers? Join us tomorrow for a Reedsy Live where we’ll break down the essentials of writing a compelling picture book.

My guest will be Frances Gilbert, a Reedsy editor who also serves as an Editorial Director at Random House Children’s Books. In this session, she’ll walk you through:

• How picture books are paced, structured, and paginated
• What themes and styles resonate with young readers
• Age-appropriate word counts (and why they matter)
• Common beginner pitfalls — and how to avoid them

Be sure to tune in live for the Q&A at the end, where you can ask your own questions about writing or submitting picture books.