The #1 Thing to Remember When Writing a Picture Book Based on Real People or Events

Do you have an idea for a children's book based on a real-life event, person, or experience? You need to listen to this key tip from literary agent, Jessica Saint-Jean, during our live agent panel.
As Jessica Saint-Jean says, "You need to find a way to make this story resonate with a wide reader audience."
Whenever you have an idea for a children's book based in truth that you're going to turn into a fiction story, ask yourself:
What interesting or entertaining parts do I want to pull from this?
Who is my target reader? And what's my book category?
What kind of voice do I need to tell this story in to keep my reader engaged?
Answering those questions will make this a story that kids love and parents want to buy.
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