by Kate Peridot | Jan 26, 2023 | Children's non-fiction
It’s getting super creative, that’s what! Once upon a time, there were big heavy non-fiction books (probably called an encyclopaedia) that had some great facts, but these books were also used as a prop for a racetrack, a counterweight for the roof of a den, a throne... 
by Kate Peridot | Nov 15, 2018 | Children's Fiction, Picture Book Knowhow
Ten types of humour PB writers need to know about I love writing funny picture book stories. I’m not sure where these sudden bursts of subversive humour come from or if my ideas are even right for the market (I’ve not sold one yet! – only gentle humour),... 
by Kate Peridot | Jan 13, 2016 | Picture Book Knowhow, Writing Theory
Karl Iglesias in Writing for Emotional Impact, states we can experience three different types of emotion when we read books or watch movies. Voyeuristic emotions relate to our curiosity about new information, new worlds and the relationship between characters. In this... 
by Kate Peridot | Jan 15, 2015 | Picture Book Knowhow, Writing Theory
A picture book writer’s tool kit is awesome, it’s why I write picture books. Playing with these techniques is great fun. Remember, picture books are meant to be read out loud. So go to town – bold and wacky is good. But remember the audience. Keep...