tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082597367384086450.post7068608884480463239..comments2024-02-25T18:51:28.092-08:00Comments on The Official SCBWI Conference Blog: Premium Workshop - An Editor Over Your Shoulder: Polishing Your Picture Book with Diane MuldrowLee Wind, M.Ed.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06314692778355984313noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082597367384086450.post-48698143340051883242010-08-05T04:16:57.024-07:002010-08-05T04:16:57.024-07:00I heard it through the grapevine that Diane Muldro...I heard it through the grapevine that Diane Muldrow’s “Creating the Picture Book: Master Class” filled up within 15 minutes after registration opened and I know why. It was the best, most relevant workshop I have ever attended. <br />We learned:<br /> - Write the whole picture book, and not just text to be handed over to the illustrator.<br /> - Clarity of vision and meticulous attention to every aspect of the picture book art form is essential.<br /> - NEVER hand in a manuscript unless it is completely professional. <br /> - Map out your manuscript visually. Include details like correct placement of text for maximum impact and whether or not to have a spread or single page illustration. And this is EVEN IF YOU ARE THE WRITER.<br /> - The picture book format is specific. Know it.<br />I feel very lucky to have been in this class. It was an experience I will never forget. Only complaint – not enough time. Maybe next time the workshop could be extended to an hour and a half a day. Thank you to Diane Muldrow, as well as to all of my talented classmates.Carolyn Dee Floreshttp://www.carolynflores.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082597367384086450.post-45372484236149065992010-08-02T20:11:56.084-07:002010-08-02T20:11:56.084-07:00Diane Muldrow is not the best at what she does, sh...Diane Muldrow is not the best at what she does, she is the only one who does what she does!<br /><br />An incredible 4 hours of PB instruction. I wish it could have been 90 min. sessions instead.<br /><br />Sunday we wrote jacket flaps and read each other's manuscripts.<br />Kudos to Diane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com