WRITING FOR CHILDREN
Amy Sparkes
Last month, we looked at creating an ‘open’ series for children’s fiction. Books like Famous Five are open series (the scene is set, then endless standalone adventures are possible). In contrast, books like Harry Potter and the Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo are ‘closed’ series: a predestined number of books with a clear storytelling arc. Closed series are usually planned out before the first book is even written. However, each book should remain a satisfying and complete stand-alone story in itself.