094 - Everyone Needs Feedback

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of feedback for picture book manuscripts and offers advice on how to obtain it.

Who needs feedback on their picture book manuscripts? You do! (Don't worry. We do too!) In fact, every writer needs good critiques of their work before it's ready for publication. So, what kind of feedback are you looking for and where can you get it? Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Hedlund, Katie Davis, and Kelli Panique share their best advice on getting feedback that will actually make your writing stronger.

People in this episode

Guests: Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Hedlund, Katie Davis, Kelli Panique

Topics covered

• feedback
• picture book manuscripts
• writing critiques
• publishing
• writing advice

Keywords

• feedback
• picture book
• manuscript
• writing
• critiques
• publishing
• advice

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