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 →
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 →
October The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine. This book surprised and disturbed me. The last Anne Fine book I read was the light hearted book Notso Hotso about a dog that scratches so much it needs a full body shave. … Continue reading →
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 →
