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So Your Kid Wants to Build a Monster 👹

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Hey Reader,

Anybody can slap wings on a horse and call it a day. But the creatures that stick with us? The ones we doodle in our notebooks and daydream about years later?

Those are built different.

Think about it — a hippogriff isn’t just a horse-eagle mashup. It’s proud. Easily offended. You have to earn its respect. Suddenly it’s not a creature — it’s a character. That’s what we’re helping young writers discover today: how to create magical creatures that feel real, not just cool.

👇🏾Let's dive in!

Today, we're looking at making...

Magical Creatures

Start with Inspiration

Think about creatures you know and what you like about them.

Decide on the Basics
  • Appearance: (fur, scales, feathers)
  • Size: (tiny, enormous)
  • Abilities: (magical powers or abilities)
Think About Habitat
  • Environment: (forests, mountains, oceans)
  • Nest or Home: (type of home it builds or finds)
Give It Unique Traits
  • Color: (brightly colored, camouflaged, glowing)
  • Behavior: (friendly, shy, aggressive, playful)
  • Diet: (plants, meat, magical energy)
Create a Backstory
  • Origin: (created by magic, evolved naturally)
  • Myths and Legends: (stories or legends about the creature)
Think About Relationships
  • Other Creatures: (interaction with other magical beings or animals)
  • Humans: (interaction with humans)
Add Magical Details
  • Powers: (breathes fire, controls water, teleports)
  • Weaknesses: (weaknesses or vulnerabilities)

Now, let your kiddo try!

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