Writing for Children

Writing for Children, available at $64.99, has an average rating of 4.45, with 15 lectures, based on 630 reviews, and has 3626 subscribers.

You will learn about Explore the different types of Picture Books and Storybooks Discover the difference between Emergent Readers and First Chapter Books Learn what content belongs in a Middle Reader Analyze popular themes in children's fiction Discover the difference between Story and Plot Discover the market for children's nonfiction Create your story idea using Dramatic Elements as a foundation Learn to build a compelling character children will relate to Discover the successful way to sell your book to a publisher Explore the lucrative world of self-publishing both physical and ebooks Discover wonderful marketing techniques that will make your book sell This course is ideal for individuals who are Authors and Illustrators who want to create inspiring children's books It is particularly useful for Authors and Illustrators who want to create inspiring children's books.

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Summary

Title: Writing for Children

Price: $64.99

Average Rating: 4.45

Number of Lectures: 15

Number of Published Lectures: 15

Number of Curriculum Items: 15

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 15

Original Price: $84.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Explore the different types of Picture Books and Storybooks
Discover the difference between Emergent Readers and First Chapter Books
Learn what content belongs in a Middle Reader
Analyze popular themes in children's fiction
Discover the difference between Story and Plot
Discover the market for children's nonfiction
Create your story idea using Dramatic Elements as a foundation
Learn to build a compelling character children will relate to
Discover the successful way to sell your book to a publisher
Explore the lucrative world of self-publishing both physical and ebooks
Discover wonderful marketing techniques that will make your book sell

Who Should Attend

Authors and Illustrators who want to create inspiring children's books

Target Audiences

Authors and Illustrators who want to create inspiring children's books

Children's books are fun to read, and delightful to write. Share yours with a child, grandchild or the public, by discovering the way to write compelling children's literature in the exciting, hands-on course.

Whether your goal is a picture book, storybook, middle reader or young adult novel, this course provides all the tools you need to succeed.

You'll discover the joys of all these different children's genres:

Picture Books
Concept Books
Storybooks
Emergent Readers
First Chapter Books
Middle Readers
Young Adult Novels

The course introduces you to great fiction and nonfiction children's books for all ages.

Step by step, you'll learn and practice:

What Makes Great Children's Literature
The Difference Between Story and Plot
Dramatic Elements for Great Fiction
Character Building
Tips for Polishing Your Work

Once you've created your book, you'll learn how to:

Find a publisher or agent
Capitalize on the lucrative world of self-publishing
Market your book for fun and profit!

In addition to the lessons, the course offers extensive supplemental materials, including reference lists of great children's books in all categories, and more than a hundred links to web resources vital to any children's author.

Whether this is your first children's book or you're an experienced author looking for new techniques, Writing for Children has what you need to get your idea published. Enroll now!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Exploring Children's Literature

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Picture Books

Lecture 3: Emergent Readers

Lecture 4: First Chapter Books

Lecture 5: Middle-Grade Readers

Lecture 6: Young Adult

Lecture 7: Nonfiction

Chapter 2: Writing Your Own Children's Book

Lecture 1: Plot vs. Story

Lecture 2: Story Patterns

Lecture 3: Dramatic Elements in Children's Literature

Lecture 4: Editing

Chapter 3: Getting Into Print

Lecture 1: Finding a Publisher

Lecture 2: Self-Publishing

Lecture 3: The Business of Writing

Lecture 4: Next Steps

Instructors

Steve Alcorn
Published Author and Educator
Dani Alcorn
Author and Screenwriter

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 4 votes
2 stars: 11 votes
3 stars: 70 votes
4 stars: 193 votes
5 stars: 352 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

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