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Overview
Key facts
University of West Georgia's Creative Writing - Children's Books 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- 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
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Credits
1 alternative credits
1.5 credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 61 other Short Courses in Creative Writing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
29 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29 USD for the full programme -
National
29 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29 USD for the full programme
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