Ever think you might want to write for children but don’t know where to start? Whether you desire to write a quiet bedtime story like Goodnight, Moon or a thrilling young adult epic like The Hunger Games, this 10-week class is for you. Join me on a journey to explore all literature for ages 0-19.
This comprehensive course will cover everything you need to know to start on your own kidlit path, with a heavy focus on craft.
You will learn:
- The different categories of children’s books as well as look closely at what is being published today.
- Tips on where to look for inspiration and ideas.
- How to shape plot in picture books and chapter books, as well as in middle grade and young adult novels.
- How to create characters that captivate young readers.
- Tips for finding your voice.
- How to navigate the various stages of revision.
- The business of children’s book publishing and how to market your work.
This course will use a combination of lecture, in-class writing exercises, and critiquing of student works-in-progress.
Whatever type of children’s book you want to write—picture books, chapter books, middle grade, or young adult—I’ll set you on your way to creating stories that are treasured for a lifetime.
Register here! http://www.sandiegowriters.org/2018-0116-writing-for-children-with-marcie-colleen/
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