Children's Books Writing Workshop

The idea of writing stories for young children may seem very simple, however there is great skill involved in bringing memorable characters and colourful worlds to life. The best children's books inspire our imaginations and stay with us for life - this creative writing course will teach you the techniques to turn your own story ideas into fully-fledged storybook texts for children. 

This is an interactive course, which will involve practical writing exercises to hone your skills and guide you away from writer's block. By developing your writing style to a professional level, this course could be a step towards an opportunity to get your children's story published.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this children’s writing course, you should be able to:

• Understand the different formats and structures of children’s books, from picture books to middle grade fiction

• Understand Genres and how they differ for children’s writing

• Develop age-appropriate ideas and how to structure them for child markets

• Write effective picture book texts or short stories appropriate for older children.