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Editor Perfect: How to write a successful children’s non-fiction proposal (part 3)

Editor Perfect: How to write a successful children’s non-fiction proposal (part 3)

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...
How to write fantastic descriptive passages

How to write fantastic descriptive passages

by Kate Peridot | Mar 8, 2016 | Children's Fiction, Writing Theory

We’ve had lots of conversations in my critique group lately about how to describe places and people. So I thought I would check out how children’s greatest and best authors tackle it, starting with place… Here’s an extract from… His Dark Materials, by Phillip Pullman....

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