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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System is a soup-to-nuts, self-paced, online course for crafting winning submissions that soar out of the slush pile! Answers every question you've ever had about submitting picture books to agents and editors.

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jul 14

Get our FREE training, The Picture Book Publishing Roadmap: 3 Insider Secrets That Will Skyrocket Your Chances of Landing a Book Deal! Submit with confidence - every time.

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jul 14

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 31

You've got questions. We've got answers!

Share your Top 2 Agent Research Questions and we'll answer them in the coming weeks!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 27

One of the most common mistakes we see in #picturebook pitches is not including the conflict of the story. A pitch might focus on the MC but never talk about the obstacles standing in the way of their success.
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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 26

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 25

Let us help you demystify the querying process! Tell us your Top 2 Questions about researching agents and we'll share the answers in the coming weeks!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 24

Take the guesswork out your submissions package! Download our FREE Submissions Cheat Sheet and be confident when you hit send!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 23

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 21

Your picture book pitch not only should entice an agent or editor to read your story, it should also showcase your writing skills!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 19

We know you have them! So, what are your top 2 burning questions about researching agents?

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 17

Having a strong submission package is integral to success when striving to publish traditionally in children's publishing. Be sure yours is the best it can be!

Download the FREE Submissions Cheat Sheet today!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 15

Pitching to agents and editors? Ask yourself this question before you hit send!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 13

Looking for a good agent can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack!

Tell us your Top 2 questions about agent research! We'll share the answers in a few weeks!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 11

Are you about to hit send on your query to an agent or editor? Grab our Submissions Cheat Sheet first to be sure it's as strong as it can be!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 9

The second main purpose of your #picturebook pitch is to pique the interest of an agent or editor. You want your pitch to make them excited to read your story.

Does your pitch make someone want to read more?

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 7

You want to find the perfect agent for you and your style of writing, but where do you start? Let us know your top 2 questions and we'll answer them in a future webinar!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 6

Is 2025 the year you start submitting to agents?

Don't go it alone! Grab our Submissions Cheat Sheet and be sure your query letter wows them the moment you hit send!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Jan 4

Your #picturebook pitch serves several purposes but first and foremost is to capture the story and spirit of your book! Give your pitch reader a taste of what's to come! ⁠
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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Dec 3

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Top 5 Comp Title Mistakes

Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund share the top 5 comp title mistakes picture book writers make in their submissions. Don't worry! They've got tips for how to avoid them too!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Dec 3

FINAL DAY to get 50% off The TOP 5 COMP TITLE MISTAKES (and how to avoid them!) Treat yourself to better query letters today!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Dec 2

Happy Cyber Monday, #PictureBook Writers! Get 50% off The TOP 5 COMP TITLE MISTAKES and make your comp titles work for you!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Nov 29

Our First-Ever Black Friday Sale is going on now! Discover the Top 5 Comp Title Mistakes (and how to avoid them) for 50% off!

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Nov 23

Does your #picturebook pitch suffer from any of these common pitch problems? Take a good hard look and improve your pitch before you send your next query! #amwriting #querytip #amquerying

6 Common Pitch Problems
1. Confusing Plot with theme
2. No good sense of the main character
3. Omitting conflict
4. Giving away the ending
5. Too general or too vague
6. Losing the voice of your story

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The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Nov 20

Here's a common question we get - how many comp titles do you need in your query letter? 2 is the magic number and each should represent something different in your manuscript, i.e. 1 comp may evoke your lyrical writing. The other may have an MC similar to yours. #querytip #amquerying

The Complete Picture Book Submissions System banner on a blue sky background. How many comp titles do you need? Unless submission guidelines state differently, aim for 2 comp titles. Each title should represent a different aspect of your story. www.picturebooksubmissions.com

The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Nov 19

Do you let your query "rest" before sending it out? You should! You'll be surprised by what you catch when you look at it with fresh eyes. Bonus tip - read it out loud! #amwriting #querytip #amquerying
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Couch with a person lying underneath a teal blanket. Query Tip: Let your submission rest overnight before hitting send!

The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Nov 18

Wow! Thank you for this amazing feedback! We strive to be 100% comprehensive!

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This system is what it promises. It’s 100% complete. And when a hole is found, content gets added.

The Complete Picture Book Submissions System @pbsubmissions.bsky.social · Nov 13

Be confident with your submission! Get our FREE Submissions Cheat Sheet for a step-by-step flowchart for preparing your submissions. #kidlit #amwriting #querytip #amquerying

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