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Leave room for the illustrator

Posted on 18/02/2015 by peteMarch 13, 2015

The best illustrations adds to the words and often in unexpected ways. As an author I need to leave room for that. I’ve been learning (from illustrators) about not being too specific with my words. So I can change my words … Continue reading →

Posted in Get writing, What I'm writing | Tagged 1-4, illustrations, picture-book

Where have all the words gone?

Posted on 10/01/2015 by peteMarch 13, 2015

I write picture books. Recently I’ve learnt about cutting words and letting the pictures tell the story. I’ve heard that picture books with very few words are in favour. I’ve laughed out loud over the 100 words in Jon Klassen’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Get writing | Tagged 1-4, Colin-McNaughton, illustrations, Jez-Alborough, Jon-Klassen, picture-book

Books I’m looking forward to reading in 2014

Posted on 27/12/2013 by peteJune 2, 2014

So many books to read. Here’s some I’ve heard good things about. I’m looking forward to reading and reviewing them. I’ll add to this list as I hear about new books. Under 5s Winter’s Child by Angela McAllister Eddie and … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, What I'm reading | Tagged 1-4, 11-13, 5-7, 8-10, books, Neil-Gaiman

The evolution of a picture book

Posted on 12/12/2013 by peteFebruary 2, 2014

Below are the words from a picture book I’ve been working on. This is the first version that I was happy with – which took many, many drafts Until I became unhappy with it and rewrote it using real children … Continue reading →

Posted in Get writing, Uncategorized, What I'm writing | Tagged 1-4, editing, picture-book

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  • Where have all the words gone?
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