Writing for Children
Writing for Children
Discover what you need to know to write for children. If you are a beginning writer, this course will help you transform your book idea into a finished product. If you are an already successful writer, this course will help you explore new opportunities and markets for your work.
You will explore the changing world of children’s literature and understand the various formats, including picture books, chapter books, middle grade or young adult novels. You will get insights from publishing professionals to gain a better understanding of the needs of today’s market. You will receive valuable tips about creating your manuscript, and even practice writing a query letter to submit to a publisher. By the time you finish this course, you will have all the tools and resources you will need to begin navigation the world of children’s publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Through the Eyes of a Child: Exploring the World of Children’s Literature
- Lesson 2 – Read to Me, Mommy: The Integration of Artwork and the Printed Word
- Lesson 3 – I Can Do It: The Beginning Reader
- Lesson 4 – Growing Up: The Next Level
- Lesson 5 – Beyond Biographies: The World of Nonfiction Writing and Research
- Lesson 6 – Story Patterns: The Easy Way to Create a Great Story
- Lesson 7 – Dramatic Elements: Structuring Children’s Literature
- Lesson 8 – With Fresh Eyes: Editing the Manuscript
- Lesson 9 – In Search of a Publisher: Market Research
- Lesson 10 – Dear Editor: Submitting Your Work
- Lesson 11 – From Passion to Profit: The Business of Publishing
- Lesson 12 – A Lifelong Adventure: Growing Your Writing
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word or other word processing software (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
Be prepared to reference and/or purchase children’s books via online or instore.
Other instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: wfc</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Steve Alcorn is the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc., a leading theme park design company that creates products used in all the world's theme parks. He is a proponent of advance planning and has experience with wills, living trusts, advance directives, and power of attorney. His experience also includes arranging for in-home care, nursing home selection, retirement community evaluation, memory care facility selection, and the analysis of Medicare and other insurance paperwork. He is a counselor to his employees, possessing insight into the varieties of relationships, problems, opportunities, and legal issues that can arise in the field of eldercare.
Steve is the published author of a wide range of fiction and nonfiction works. During the past decade, he has helped more than 30,000 students turn their story ideas into reality, with many of his students publishing novels they developed in his classes. His books include A Matter of Justice, Everything In Its Path, Molly Builds a Theme Park, How to Fix Your Novel, Theme Park Design, and Write Your Life Story.
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