Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thinking about writing a picture book but not sure where to begin? Industry veteran Frances Gilbert, an editorial director at Random House Children's Books, breaks down the fundamentals of picture book writing.

In this re-recording of a Reedsy Live event, Frances takes us through everything from pacing and word count to themes and audience, guiding us through the essentials—and highlighting common pitfalls to avoid.

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