Your readers are smart. Yet their attention spans won’t keep them still for long. So, your book needs to grab their attention. Fast. . .

And when I say “read other picture books,” I mean “analyze numerous picture books and dissect them.”

Vodka, rum, coffee, and water are all consumed by creatives at some point. But which one gets your creative juices rolling?

Your friends, family, and colleagues may love you. But will they keep it real and give you the feedback you need?