Writing for Young Readers
Learn how to write and publish stories by developing character, plot, setting and theme. Learn about genre, form and audience and how to edit and proofread.
This free online writing course is designed to teach new and aspiring writers how to write for young readers, and offers a solid grounding not only in writing, but in editing, and publishing. It features an interview with Uma Krishnaswami, an author of picture books and children’s novels as well as Apirana Taylor, a poet, novelist, and story-teller. In this course you will learn about writing structures, forms, and genres, proofreading, and more!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Becoming a Writer
In this module you will learn about establishing effective writing habits and how you can use your own experiences and culture to enrich your writing. The module also looks at ways that you can add depth to your writing by drawing on myths and legends, and by experimenting with different viewpoints.
Writing Genre, Form and Audience
This module introduces you to genres and forms that are popular for young readers. You will also learn about your audience, who they are and how you can make your work appealing to them.; Module
Writing Structure
This module introduces you to structural elements that are key to holding your writing together. It covers character and setting, then moves on to plot and theme, and finally, language which can add a layer to your characters and setting and give your plot a good pace.
Editing and Proofreading
This module shows you how to create a draft work that flows well, is free of errors, and is ready to be published. You will learn about structural editing, where you look at your work?s plot, structure, and themes. Finally, the module covers copyediting and proofreading stage, where you focus on perfecting grammar and spelling.
Publishing
This module describes different ways that you can get your work published, and reviews the different publishing methods available, from traditional print publishing to digital publishing. It also includes advice from guest writers talking about how they publish their own work.
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