PLOT WRITING HINTS FOR PICTURE BOOKS

If you want character writing tips for picture books, or are looking for plots for children's or kids stories, then this is a good place to start. Perhaps you are looking for a way to get over writer's block - or more specifically plot block, then here are plot writing tips for picture books.
Here are some common questions:
Do you write the plot or character first?
How to think of a plot for children's books?
What comes first - is it plot or character for a children's story?
Who is your character for the picture book story?
Have you got hints for writing a character for a picture book?
Conversely, maybe you have a great plot and don't know who is going to drive your story. Find out here what I use in this situation.
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[@rsloan48074]

Thanks for the advice. I’ve only written one picture book now I’m getting ready to write my second and third ones. I’m usually a kids chapter story writer but I want picture stories in my resume as well.

[@JulesMarriner]

Cool! Hope you manage to reach your goal in 2023.

[@laurag.7780]

TU what a pleasure listening to you n your suggestions. Well done.

[@CML95018]

Love your channel Jules thanks for the tips 🙏💚

[@kemiellis718]

Fantastic tips for someone at the beginning of writing a book! thank you so much!!

[@andreaschnapp6454]

Thank you for this! I’m now on track!

[@beece2413]

Thank you for sharing!

[@boyandbelugee]

Thank you for the tips!❤️

[@bronwynmoore8711]

Thanks Jules

[@everydayhowto3778]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@glammycreations8176]

Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@LuanaCupcake]

I just found your channel. LOVE IT. I'm a writer and an artist. I'm actually going to be illustrating two children's books for a friend. Getting some good ideas here. I'm also inspired to write my own children's picture book.

[@JulesMarriner]

That's a great idea! Go for it

[@YesJadey]

me too

[@sharonc7031]

You are a fabulous inspiration! Thank youuu... Can't wait to hear more.

[@JulesMarriner]

Thank you so much!

[@koonsperry]

Thank You!

[@wendyrushbrook497]

Great tips thank you 🙌 i get most of my inspiration when im driving weirdly or im not distracted 😁 or when im walking outside

[@JulesMarriner]

Love that!

[@chicact]

I just found your channel and thank you for such valuable information!

[@JulesMarriner]

Thank you :)

[@Huang59]

Thanks for the info. I stumbled upon your channel. I wish more people can see your channel.

[@JulesMarriner]

Thank you so much - that's my aim. It's a bit of any uphill struggle sometimes because there is so much to watch. There are only so many hours in the day to watch cute cat videos...😂

[@chantalmassin1756]

Wow thanks so much fantastic ideas. Helped a lot

[@JulesMarriner]

You are so welcome!

[@deborahbarnes8475]

❤️

[@elsieschmaltz6754]

Interesting

[@brandyapplez5321]

Thank you for giving us content that matters..

[@JulesMarriner]

What a lovely thing to say! Have a great day 😊

[@joshhallnz]

I love your content :)

[@JulesMarriner]

Thank you :)

[@elsieschmaltz6754]

Easy to follow and you are a pleasant person. I'm in process in doing a format children manuscript and want to illustrate my pictures. How do I do the pictures in the manuscript format?

[@JulesMarriner]

This is hard to summarise in one go, so my suggestion would be either to google it, or have a look at my courses on my website julesmarrinerbooks.com. Good luck!

[@eroane]

❤❤❤❤ Thank you❤❤❤❤ I’m slowly working on writing my own series of children’s books about my life as an…Adoption and Artist and being Autistic…^____

[@JulesMarriner]

That sounds very cool - and alliterative!

[@karendearing5832]

You mentioned that you would leave a link to download the Profile Sheet for writing a profile for a character. You put an example on the screen at around the 5:47 point. I have not been able to find this link anywhere. Will you please share it as a reply to this comment. Thanks so much.

[@JulesMarriner]

Hi Karen, sorry it wasn't there. It's here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1eShNEWjnJ6I-7dk2lS35Yove74hCrFCG/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109515917312406570383&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@giagia7416]

If you are writing for Early or Middle Grade readers, does all the pages needs to have pics/illustrations?

[@JulesMarriner]

No, they can be strategically placed. Have a look in your local library and see the way different authors and publishing houses approach this age group.

[@giagia7416]

@@JulesMarriner Thanks for responding. I am not a professional writer but my children inspires my pen. Hopefully I will get my work published.

[@familyhockley69]

Could you possibly add a link for that "Facebook profile page/ character profile page" please?

[@JulesMarriner]

Hello - I think this is the one you mean...
mailchi.mp/ebe06e3226d7/plot-or-character

[@maxinelinley1450]

How you put it on a computer

[@JulesMarriner]

I use Photoshop and InDesign.

[@alistercoutain995]

How much in american money not pounds

[@mannywilliams4759]

Next time can you do a book about cups and other things with a little girl named Bella

[@JulesMarriner]

Hello Manny I don't write books like that - why don't you give it a go?