PSC136 - Creative Writing: Children's Books
6432124
Delivery Options
Self-Paced Online
Loading...
Course Description
Do you love writing or children? Have you dreamed of having your own book published? This course will guide you through the process of identifying the format and audience for your book, brainstorming ideas, developing a plot and characters, writing effectively, seeking and benefiting from feedback, and finally perfecting your manuscript to send off to an agent or publisher. Whether you know exactly what you want to write or are still fishing around for ideas, this course will take you to the next level through exercises designed to further your particular project.
Learner Outcomes
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
-
Describe the features of different formats of children's books
-
Identify the elements of successful writing for children and common mistakes
-
Come up with ideas, plots, and characters for a children's book
-
Recognize the elements of complex characters and a compelling plot
-
Describe common children's book plots
-
Employ strategies for improving characters and plot development
-
Rewrite effectively to strengthen your work
-
Identify sources for feedback on your writing and opportunities for professional development
-
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different avenues for publication
-
Recognize the importance of submission guidelines
Upon completion, learners may be eligible for:
-
IACET CEUs: 0.15 (Contact Hours: 1.5 hours)
-
ATD CI Credits: 2
Please Note:
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
Notes
This course is offered through our curriculum partner, MindEdge, Inc. MindEdge was founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators with a mission to improve the way the world learns. Since then, more than three million learners have participated in MindEdge programs.
Registered students will receive individualized communication with further instructions to help you prepare for class.
Loading...
Enroll Now - Select a Section
Required fields are indicated by .