How to write GREAT children’s characters

What do Pig the Pug, Harry Potter, Winnie the Pooh and Alice from Wonderland all have in common?

They are awesome children’s book characters that are loved and recognised all around the world!

But what makes them so awesome? And how can we create our own amazing characters? Read on to see five things you MUST always consider when writing children’s characters.

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Eight reasons YOU Should Visit Your Local Library

Libraries are the best! There are so many benefits to visiting them. And most towns have them, even small country towns like mine. See below a list of reasons you should be going, and how to make the most of it.

1. They are free

Free!

Books can get pretty exy these days, even at Kmart the standard Picture Book is around $10, whilst at boutique book stores they are upwards of $30. You can save your pennies and support your local library for absolutely nothing.

2. They have so many resources

All the resources. Computers, printing, read a longs, competitions, story time. The list goes on!

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