Not all pitches are created equal.
Concept picture book and expository nonfiction pitches need special attention!
Concept picture books and expository nonfiction picture books are unique from narrative picture books and need their own kinds of pitches.
Concept books teach about things like counting, shapes, the alphabet, seasons, and more. Examples include Chicka Chick Boom Boom, Pink is for Blobfish, and 365: How to Count a Year.
Expository nonfiction picture books explore a specific topic in a fun and engaging way (but usually not in a way that uses storytelling conventions). Examples include Butt or Face?, Grand Canyon, and We Are Grateful.
If your picture book manuscript is a concept or expository nonfiction, this is your lucky day!
It's time to Conquer Your Concept &
Expository Nonfiction PB Pitches!
Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund have developed a brand new webinar to teach the ins and outs of writing and polishing concept and expository picture book pitches, including:
- The purpose of a pitch
- Pitch formulas for concept book manuscripts
- Templates for expository nonfiction picture book pitches
- How to avoid common mistakes in concept and expository nonfiction pitches
- Critiques of pitches from attendees (This could be YOU!)
A live mentoring session with Emma or Julie is normally $300 per hour, but in this live webinar, you'll get their expertise (and get your questions answered) for...
only $39!
The live session will be recorded and you'll have 90 days to access the replay. Plus, this webinar includes a downloadable handout you'll be able to reference when creating future picture book pitches.
*** Get YOUR Pitch Critiqued! ***
Register by October 24th to enter the drawing and submit your pitch. Your pitch may be one that's selected for critique during the LIVE webinar!
Join us October 29th at 8pm ET!
This training begins in...
Get to Know Emma and Julie
Children’s book authors Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund are two of the industry’s recognized thought leaders on picture book submissions. Together, they have accumulated thousands of hours reading, critiquing, and helping authors improve their submissions. They speak to dozens of agents and editors every year Director of Children’s Lit for Stony Brook University’s MFA in Creative Writing and the Founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge.
Emma Walton Hamilton is a best-selling author, award-winning editor, stage and television producer, and writing coach. With her mother, actress/author Julie Andrews, Emma has co-authored over thirty children’s books, nine of which have been on the NY Times Bestseller list, including THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS series. She is the Director of Children’s Literature for Stony Brook University’s MFA in Creative Writing and is the co-host of the JULIE'S LIBRARY Podcast. Emma’s first poetry collection, DOOR TO DOOR is out, along with two new picture book collaborations with her mother, The First Notes: The Story of Do Re Mi and The Enchanted Symphony. She is a member of SCBWI and The Author’s Guild.
Julie is an award-winning children’s book author, founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, blogger, and a regular speaker at SCBWI and other industry events. Her newest book, SONG AFTER SONG: THE MUSICAL LIFE OF JULIE ANDREWS, won the Crystal Kite Award. She is also the author of OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (Philomel), A TROOP IS A GROUP OF MONKEYS (Little Bahalia), and MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN (Little Bahalia). Julie is one of the founders of the Picture Book Summit online conference and a PAL member of SCBWI. She is represented by Erzsi Deak of Hen & Ink Literary.
Let Emma and Julie give your concept and expository pitches
the attention they deserve!
Join us October 29th at 8pm ET/5pm PT for just $39!
You can do this. We can help!
Sign up today:
***Get YOUR Pitch Critiqued!***
Register by October 24th for a chance to enter the drawing and submit your pitch. You pitch may be one that's selected for critique during the LIVE webinar!