Do you want to create meaningful and memorable stories for young readers? If so, this course will show you how to turn your story idea into a book that children and their parents will love to read.
The Certificate of Writing for Children is a professional development course that helps you to plan, write and publish picture books, early readers and middle-grade fiction.
In this writing for children course, you will explore children’s literature, including its purpose, key genres, stages of reading development, and the elements that make stories memorable. You will also learn to develop your own creative voice, see the world through a child’s perspective, and create believable, emotionally engaging characters.
You will explore dialogue, action and voice to develop authentic characters and learn how rhythm, sound and pacing enhance the narrative. You will also explore themes, inclusivity, and visual storytelling techniques. Lastly, you will discover how to seek professional editing and publishing opportunities to share your children’s book with the world.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to write literature for children and develop a professional writing portfolio.
