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Writing Stories for Children Course Outline

Writing Stories for Children Module 1
Introduction to Writing Stories for Children

• The Storybook as a Literary Form
• Fiction Versus Non-Fiction
• Narration and Dramatization
• The Scene
• Paragraphs, Sentences, and Tenses
• Quotations and Point of View

Writing Stories for Children Module 2
Publishing Children’s Books

• The Publishing Business
• Techniques for Creating Stories Children Will Want to Read
• Common Elements in Children’s Stories
• Book Formats and Age Levels
• Genres
• Publishers and Critiques
• Sending a Manuscript
• Building Relationships with Publishers
• Contracts and Copyright Basics
• Rewriting and Editing
• Turning a Story into a Book
• Marketing Techniques
• Building a Career

Writing Stories for Children Module 3
Creating and Illustrating Children's Picture Books

• The Art of the Storyteller
• The Basics of Writing for Children
• Classic Children's Fiction
• New Writing on Contemporary Themes
• Building a Career in Children's Books
• Technique and Production: Making the Book
• Reflecting a Child's World
• Getting Your Work Published

Writing Stories for Children Module 4
Writing for Children and Teenagers

• Survey of Junior Magazines and Book Fields
• Developing Professional Work Habits
• Keeping Track of Story Ideas
• How to Use Dialogue
• Making the Reader Feel Emotion, Mood, and Atmosphere
• How to Organize a Book
• The Daily Work of Writing
• Getting Your Story Off to a Running Start
• Fulfilling the Opening's Promise
• The Climax Scene and Ending
• Revising and Polishing Your Story
• Markets, Contracts, Rejections, and Acceptances
• How to Conduct Research
• Mystery Stories and Novels
• Nonfiction and Children's Plays

*BONUS!* When you complete the course, you will receive a copy of "Children's Writers and Illustrators Market.”

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.
Writing Children's Books
"I feel I have gained insight into the publishing world. The textbooks are very interesting and understandable, with complete guidelines showing how to develop and write a story." — S.F. - California
Help Writing Books for Children
"My SCI training has been helpful in my present job by broadening my ability to entertain the children I work with. This course has contributed to my patience, concentration, and determination. " — R.S. - British Columbia
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