Creativity Techniques: Writing for Children

The formulas of oral tradition that have been used for centuries to entertain children, such as riddles, tongue twisters, and never-ending stories, can be a way to play with the written word and express our imagination. Luis Téllez Tejeda, a writer, professor of children’s literature, and scriptwriter who has worked with publishers like Oink, La Cifra, and La Dïéresis, explores these structures in his works aimed at early readers.

In this course, learn creativity techniques to write playful and short texts for children. Discover different tools to express your way of seeing the world through words, and create a unique piece that children will love.

To start, get to know Luis Téllez Tejeda, who tells you about the work he has done over the last few years as well as his favorite projects. He also shares the books and authors that have inspired him to write and explore his own paths.

Next, analyze formulas from oral tradition that have been used throughout history to entertain children, such as riddles and tongue twisters. These formats are constantly renewed and are an inexhaustible source of ideas to generate new texts. Then, go through a series of exercises to help you define the main theme of your project, decide on the tone in which to write it, and find the most appropriate structure.

Make some decisions about your work and start to bring it to life by following Luis’s advice, learning how to write a text that can become a children’s book. Once your first draft is ready, let it rest and then come back to it with fresh eyes to make the necessary corrections.

Finally, Luis shows you some options for publishing your text, either through a publishing house or by self-publishing. Discover more about reading out loud and other creative ways to bring your words to little readers.