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Writing for Children

Course ID: CSP-4000DEE
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Discover what you need to know to write for children. If you are a beginning writer, this course will help you transform your book idea into a finished product. If you are an already successful writer, this course will help you explore new opportunities and markets for your work. You will explore the changing world of children's literature and understand the various formats, including picture books, chapter books, middle grade or young adult novels. You will get insights from publishing professionals to gain a better understanding of the needs of today's market. You will receive valuable tips about creating your manuscript, and even practice writing a query letter to submit to a publisher. By the time you finish this course, you will have all the tools and resources you will need to begin navigation the world of children's publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.

Course Objectives

Learn to transform their book idea into a finished product that could potentially land in the hands of an editor or agent.

Explore new opportunities and markets for their work.

Gain all the tools and resources needed to begin navigating the world of children's publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.

Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1- Through the Eyes of a Child: Exploring the World of Children's Literature

Lesson 2 - Read to Me, Mommy: The Integration of Artwork and the Printed Word

Lesson 3 - I Can Do It: The Beginning Reader

Lesson 4 - Growing Up: The Next Level

Lesson 5 - Beyond Biographies: The World of Nonfiction Writing and Research

Lesson 6 - Story Patterns: The Easy Way to Create a Great Story

Lesson 7 - Dramatic Elements: Structuring Children's Literature

Lesson 8 - With Fresh Eyes: Editing the Manuscript

Lesson 9 - In Search of a Publisher: Market Research

Lesson 10 - Dear Editor: Submitting Your Work

Lesson 11 - From Passion to Profit: The Business of Publishing

Lesson 12 - A Lifelong Adventure: Growing Your Writing

Contact Hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or other word processing software (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
Be prepared to reference and/or purchase children's books via online or instore.
Other instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.