I am often asked how I make a picture book, usually with expressions of hopeful awe and wonder that I’ve clearly conquered some lofty unattainable even magical goal, but the reality is really quite simple – I plan!
Picture books are usually 32 pages long, which means 15 double page spreads plus a single page at the start and finish. However, getting started requires only my Six Page Trick…
Recently, whilst having dinner with my family, I raised the question of metonymy or synecdoche. Usually enlivened by the opportunity to discover and use new words, these ones were met with blatant disinterest. And I get it! The argument is entirely academic, but as I thrive on the academics of English… I couldn’t help myself.
You host it and I will donate the prizes for FREE! Whether your students are the kind who refuse to part with their notebook, or if they just need a nudge and an opportunity; a writing competition can be the inspiration they need and I’ve made it easy for you, complete with donated prizes!
So what is onomatopoeia? It’s a big fancy word for words that are sounds. Are we being loud? Secretive? Confident? Humorous? Sounds can take you there! Bang, crash, splash, whoops,…