In this craft presentation writing tutorial, I explain how to build an emotional connection with readers. We’ll dissect picture book mentor texts and analyze ways that language and illustration are used together to add emotional depth and layers to a story, and how you can use these tools to strengthen your own writing and manuscripts.
This video was originally developed and presented for my Writing Barn Write Submit Support class, and I had several people express how helpful and encouraging it was, so I wanted to upload it here as a free resource to the public for other writers and illustrators who may be looking for answers on how to add emotional layers to their stories! Additionally, if you have other writing questions, I host a monthly Feature Interview Series on my literary blog, Chelsea’s World of Books, where we discuss all things publishing and share tips and resources.
You can also find other helpful blog articles on topics such as: Blogs Versus Newsletters, Finding Your Writing Community, Revamping Creativity and Unlocking Inspiration, Top Go-To List of Writing Resources, Understanding and Identifying Story Structures in Picture Books, and more!
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