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 | 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....