From the desk of Phyllis
Picture Book Author Ciao Writers, Good writers have their own style. But styles evolve. From where? To what? How? Through reading, adapting, and writing. By reading, you’ll learn the framework of what makes great stories great. Discovering an author’s style, that you like, introduces you to ways you can incorporate or adapt those styles. This leads you towards creating your own writing style. Begin by asking your librarian to help you choose twenty well-known books that are asked to be read year after year after year. Then, find a comfy chair and start reading to begin your amazing journey. As you read through each book make two piles : Stories you like and stories you don’t like. Then reread the stories you like. This time look for the words the author uses to paint a picture in your head. Look for words that make you like the main character and feel for the main character’s journey. Does each page make you want to turn the page to find out what’s next? Are the characters relatable to you? Does the story make you feel good, happy, sad, and/or excited? Does the story make you feel that you want to read it over and over again? Is it a book you will want to have forever and forever? Some of my favorite days are spent at the library collecting picture books, stacking them as high as a skyscraper next to my comfy chair, and getting lost in the joy of discovering new stories. Happy Reading! Happy Writing! See you next time. Cheers, 😊 Phyllis
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