Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, has become increasingly recognised as a valuable tool for enhancing creativity and overall well-being. For authors, who often face the challenges of maintaining focus, overcoming creative blocks, and managing the stress of the writing process, incorporating mindfulness into their daily…
5 Quick Tips for Aspiring Children’s Book Authors
At Happydesigner, we’re passionate about crafting stories that ignite the spark of curiosity and joy in young readers. With a love for all things whimsical and an expertise honed over two decades, we’ve proudly produced over 700 beautifully illustrated books for authors across the globe. Our mission is simple: to make your journey from concept…
The Importance of Professional Design in Children’s Books
If you’ve ever lost yourself in the vibrant pages of a children’s book, you know there’s something truly magical about them. These aren’t just stories; they’re gateways to worlds of imagination, learning, and fun. Here at Happydesigner, we’re not just about creating books; we’re about crafting experiences that stay with little readers (and their grown-ups!)…
Why not make 2024 the year you become an author?
We’re a month into 2024, and how is the year going for you so far? Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? Have you been following Dry January or Veganuary? Well, how about embarking on a different sort of quest for 2024, one that will give you a year-long (maybe even lifelong) interest, exercise…
Need to unwind? How about reading or writing a book!
November is National Novel Writing Month and what a great way to encourage people to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) and start writing a story. The challenge for this annual event, which started in 1999, is for people to write 50,000 words of a novel during the month. At Happydesigner, we live…
Writing Tips for Budding Young Authors
Are you a young person who is burning to write a book? Do you love reading children’s stories and want to see if you can write too? It’s never too soon (or too late) to start. Some people start young. Did you know that Mary Shelley was only 18 when she began work on Frankenstein?…
Want to write a novel? There’s never a better time
Did you know, we are in the middle of National Novel Writing Month? And did you also know there are three other awareness days and weeks related to literature during November? We’re not quite sure why November has been selected as the month to start putting pen to paper, or for dusting off the diary,…
