Wellbeing: Writing FOR children

Poetry

Dates
6 weeks from 11 September 2023
11, 18, 25 September 2, 9, 16 October
OR
6 weeks from 30 October 2023
30 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 4 December

🌟 Unlock Your Potential as a Children’s Author! 🌟

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of children’s literature? Discover the art of crafting stories that captivate young readers and bring your dream of becoming a published author closer to reality.

Course Highlights:

📚 Target Audience: Designed for aspiring authors, our course is tailored for adults with a passion for writing children’s books. No prior experience is necessary!

🌈 Course Overview: Join our friendly and supportive environment led by renowned children’s author, Lucy Hope. Over 6 weeks, you’ll dive deep into the craft of writing for children, exploring essential topics such as setting, characterisation, dialogue, point of view, plot, pace, and much more.

📖 Beyond Ages: While our primary focus is on writing for young readers aged 8 to 12, we’ll also touch on writing for younger and older audiences. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate writer, this course is perfect for you.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🎨 Understanding creativity
📖 Reading like a writer
💬 Creating authentic dialogue
🌎 Effective world-building and setting as a character
👁️ Understanding point of view and how to use it effectively
🧒 Writing characters that leap off the page and that readers care about
📜 Developing a knowledge of rhetorical devices and how these can enrich your writing
📝 Using narrative distance to engage readers
🌟 Understanding the importance of sensory writing
📚 Plot, action, pace, and tips for keeping your reader engaged
📣 Sharing and critiquing each other’s writing in a positive and supportive environment

Course Details:

📅 Dates: Choose from two convenient start dates:

6 weeks from 11 September 2023 (11, 18, 25 September, 2, 9, 16 October)
6 weeks from 30 October 2023 (30 October, 6, 13, 20, 27 November, 4 December)

👩‍🏫 Tutor: Lucy Hope, an accomplished children’s author with a passion for nurturing new talent.

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your children’s book ideas to life and take a step closer to your dream of becoming a published author. Enroll now, and let your creativity flourish!