Professional Children’s Writing

 

Learn to write, publish and market children’s books

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Course Code KID
Qualification gained Australian College Diploma of Professional Writing (Children’s Writing and Publishing)
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments
Nationally recognised No
Course units

Module 1 – Foundations of Children’s Writing

Reading 1 – So You Want to Write for Children
Welcome to The World of Writing For Children
Children’s Writing and You
Genres in Children’s Writing
Viewpoints You Can Use
Understanding Your Goals

Reading 2 – Getting Ideas for Stories
What Can I Write About?
Organise Your Ideas
What is Your Story About?
Establish The Setting

Reading 3 – Writing Picture Books
Why Write a Picture Book?
Putting Together a Picture Book
Choosing a Great Topic
Keys to a Successful Picture Book
Words Still Matter!
Pictures and More
Check List For Your Story
Presenting Your Manuscript To The Publisher

Reading 4 – Writing Chapter Books
Who Are Your Readers?
What Are Chapter Books?
Subject Matter for Chapter Books and Children’s Novels
Characters
Beginnings, Middles and Ends
Writing a Story For Children – Checklist

 

Module 2 – Creating and Writing

Reading 1 – Creating Living Characters
The Main Character
The Other Characters
Writing Dialogue
Some More Tips

Reading 2 – Writing Fun Non-Fiction for Children
Getting Started
Non-Fiction Picture Books For Emergent Readers
How To Overcome Writer’s Block

Reading 3 – Genre Writing and Teen Fictions
What is Genre
Teenage Fiction
Make Them Laugh
Other Genres
Developing Your Own Writing Style

Reading 4 – Writing for an Education Market
What is Educational Publishing?
Is Writing Educational Texts For You?
Publishing Specifications

 

Module 3 – Children’s Writing Industry

Reading 1 – Manuscript Editing
What is Editing?
Attention To Detail
Valuable Feedback
Laying Out Your Manuscript

Reading 2 – Getting Published
The First Steps
How To Find Your Publisher
Proposals or Manuscripts?
Do You Need An Agent?
Formatting Your Manuscript

Reading 3 – Books, Contract and Payment
After Rejection Comes Acceptance
Contracts
Copyright
Should You Make Writing Your Career?

Reading 4 – Promoting your Children’s Book
Marketing Your Work
Grants, Awards and Other Ways to Earn a Living
Meet Other Writers
Get Organised

  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

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