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 | Feb 5, 2020 | Children's Fiction, Picture Book Knowhow, Writing Theory
I take part in Tara Lazarre’s StoryStorm challenge every year – I generate 30 new story ideas (one a day) in the month of January. Though Tara’s challenge is focused primarily on picture books, I use the month to generate ideas for board books, non-fiction,... 
by Kate Peridot | Jan 28, 2019 | Children's Fiction, Children's non-fiction, Picture Book Knowhow, Writing Theory
If you are a writer of picture books, young fiction, children’s chapter books or short stories and poems, you are probably someone who has lots of story ideas. If you’ve been writing for many years or taken part in StoryStorm and the PB 12×12 challenge, you may... 
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 31, 2018 | Children's Fiction, Picture Book Knowhow, Writing Theory
Every year I take part in Storystorm, a challenge to generate 30 ideas in the month of January. At least one a day, or more! Some ideas are no more than a catchy title, some are emotions, and some are common childhood scenarios I’ve never seen in a picture book....