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What’s going on in children’s non-fiction – come take a look!

What’s going on in children’s non-fiction – come take a look!

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...
Finding your Funny Bone

Finding your Funny Bone

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),...
How to evoke emotion in your readers?

How to evoke emotion in your readers?

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...
Being creative with words.  The picture book writers tool kit.

Being creative with words. The picture book writers tool kit.

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...

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