If you've ever wondered how a picture book gets from the head of the creator into the hands of our children, this is the podcast episode for you

Episode 12 • May 01, 2020 • 00:54:24
If you've ever wondered how a picture book gets from the head of the creator into the hands of our children, this is the podcast episode for you
The Fremantle Press Podcast
If you've ever wondered how a picture book gets from the head of the creator into the hands of our children, this is the podcast episode for you

May 01 2020 | 00:54:24

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Hosted By

Claire Miller Helen Milroy Georgia Richter Brooke Dunnell

Show Notes

Lots of people want to write picture books. Fremantle Press receives almost 600 picture book submissions a year, and we only publish up to five. In this episode of the Fremantle Press Podcast, Rebecca Higgie takes you into the studios of creators Kelly Canby, Tracey Gibbs and Katie Stewart to talk about how picture books are made. From the first idea to the first illustration to the storyboard, design, publication and promotion, this amazing chat unpacks the whole process. There are lots of pro tips from all three creators on giving your manuscript the best chance of success.
 
For the complete show notes go to: fremantlepress.com.au
 
Music: ‘Letter to a Daughter of St George’, from the Meat Lunch EP: Songs from Floaters. Written by Alan Fyfe. Performed by Trevor Bentley (guitar and vocals – @trevormb) and Chris Parkinson (harmonica). Produced by Blake Carnaby of Nuglife studios with impresario work by Benjamin P. Newton.
 
Producer: Claire Miller
Mastered and edited by: Aidan d’Adhemar
Sponsor: This show was made possible with a grant from the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund
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