Let’s Draw Together! How to Create Your Own Storybook Character

Calling all young artists and dreamers! Have you ever wanted to make your own storybook character? Now you can! Grab some crayons, markers, or pencils, and get ready to create a character all your own.

Step 1: Choose What Kind of Character You Want
Is your character an animal, like a bunny or a bear? A person? A robot? A talking cupcake? Anything goes! Let your imagination run wild.

Step 2: Give Them a Name
Think of a fun or silly name. Maybe something that hints at who they are, like Bouncy the Bunny or Glimmer the Cat. Names help bring your character to life.

Step 3: What Makes Them Special?
Does your character have magical powers, like flying or turning invisible? Do they love to bake or build things? Are they really brave or super silly? Every character has something that makes them unique.

Step 4: Draw Your Character
Time to sketch! Don’t worry about being perfect—just have fun. Add details like hats, bows, capes, or backpacks. Maybe they have sparkly shoes or spots like a giraffe.

Step 5: Create Their Story
Where do they live? What do they love to do? Who are their friends? Start telling a little story about them. You can write it down, say it out loud, or ask a grown-up to help.

Want to share your character with Remy Beck? Have your grown-up help you send a picture or letter. You never know—your creation might inspire a real story someday!

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Blog Post 5: From the Author’s Desk: How Remy Beck Turns Ideas into Stories

Have you ever wondered how a children’s book is made? Here’s a peek behind the scenes at how Remy Beck brings her stories to life.

Step 1: Inspiration Strikes
Ideas can come from anywhere—watching her grandkids play, walking her dogs, or even something silly one of her bunnies does! Remy always keeps a notebook nearby to write down her ideas, no matter how small.

Step 2: The Characters Come to Life
Once she has an idea, Remy imagines who the story is about. Are they shy or silly? Brave or curious? She gives them names and thinks about what they look like, what they love, and what they need to learn.

Step 3: The Adventure Begins
Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Remy writes a first draft where the characters face a challenge, go on a journey, and learn something important. She makes sure the story has heart and teaches a gentle lesson.

Step 4: Time to Revise
Even writers don’t get it perfect the first time. Remy goes back and edits her stories, sometimes many times! She looks for ways to make the language simpler, funnier, or more meaningful.

Step 5: Illustrations and Magic
Remy works on creating or guiding the artwork that brings the characters to life. She loves making sure the pictures match the heart of the story. Sometimes, she even helps design stuffed animals to go with the books!

From a tiny spark of an idea to a book in your hands, every story is made with love, laughter, and lots of imagination. And Remy Beck is so happy to share them with you!