We love children’s literature at Happydesigner, and as children’s book illustrators and authors, we’re committed to getting more publications out there to engage and inspire young readers. However, anyone who thinks writing a children’s book is easy just because the audience members are young should think again. It may not be the same as writing…
Hats off for Roald Dahl Story Day!
There are lots of things happening in September – it’s the start of autumn, children go back to school, and there is an equinox. But, for the busy team here at Happydesigner, there’s something even more exciting taking place: Roald Dahl Story Day! Organised by Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, the idea is that school pupils…
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,…
Beat The Post-Christmas Blues By Writing!
Writing can be hard, but we’ve tried to put some top tips together in one place for you!
The Motivation Playlist!
We (nearly) all feel like we should be doing more with the time we’ve found on our hands this year. But how to shake off the blues and motivate yourself to write? Check out our top tips for writing motivation!
Proofreading: All You Need to Know
Is it worth paying a proofreader? We give some editing tips!
Plotting Your Story
Plotting a story can be hard! So we offer a few tips on plot and how to get going.
How To Be the Perfect Client!
Approaching an illustrator for the first time can be daunting. Here are some top tips for making that first meeting go smoothly.
So You Want To Illustrate Your Children’s Book!
So you have written a children’s book; but what does it mean to work with an illustrator? We chat to Sarah (Happydesigner) for some top tips about working with an illustrator.