by Kate Peridot | Jun 3, 2023 | Agent and Publisher Advice, Children's non-fiction, Picture Book Knowhow, Writing Theory
In part 3 we’ll take a look at: Comps (why you really REALLY need to know your market) Alternative book title ideas (and why you need them) Sequels (why not sell them!) About the author (remember to sell yourself too!) Comparisons and the Competition (or comps... 
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... 
by Kate Peridot | Nov 10, 2014 | Picture Book Knowhow
Hmm. There is no simple answer to this. A combination of things. And I have lots of ideas. So which are the best ones? Which should I spend time developing? Hmm. Here are a list of questions – a sort of check list I’ve developed – to help evaluate...