The You Yangs is a large mountain range of granite ridges just outside my hometown, and it's the setting for the first book in the Kanga Roopert and the Clubhouse Coders Series - Mrs Mully's Missing Moggy. The distinctive granite peaks rise up from the flat volcanic Werribee plains between Melbourne and Geelong. Although only 319 meters high at their tallest, they dominate the landscape and are clearly distinguishable from Melbourne (55 km away) and Geelong (22km away). The name You Yang comes from the Aboriginal words Wurdi Youang or Ude Youang which could have any number of meanings; … [Read more...] about You Yangs National Park
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How to Write a Story
We all like to listen to or read a good story, but many of us would also like to write one. However, this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It can be tough to think of an idea, and even when you have one you may not know how to put it together. If you are thinking about writing your own story, follow these steps to get started. And remember, practice makes perfect, so keep on writing no matter what! Create a Character Chances are that your story is going to revolve around a central protagonist. Before you begin writing your story, you should create your character. Think about his … [Read more...] about How to Write a Story
Fan Fiction
In recent years, fan fiction has become increasingly popular across the world. While it has been around for decades, it is likely that the widespread use of the internet has sparked a new generation of fan fiction. It is now easier to create, distribute, and gain exposure with fan fiction, and children and adults alike are participating in the popular trend. But what is fan fiction, and how can you create your own? What is Fan Fiction? Fan fiction is a work of fiction that uses characters and settings from original fictional books, movies, TV series, or other forms of entertainment. It is … [Read more...] about Fan Fiction
