Writing for Children: Introduction

This course is the first step in the children's writing stream of the Certificate in Creative Writing. You'll explore the vibrant world of children's literature, absorb basic literary technique and emerge with a draft of a picture book, story or opening chapter. You'll meet a community of writers working in your genre and pick up advanced tips on writing picture books, chapter books, middle-grade novels and young adult fiction. There will also be a primer on how to get published.

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