Helping children develop their imagination and creativity through reading is an important part of their development. not to mention a fun way to bond.
Whether you are a writer looking to perfect your skills or a parent or teacher wishing to create memorable stories, Stratford's Writing Stories for Children program can help you develop your skills.
Our convenient home study program focuses on the fundamentals of writing a variety of stories and books specifically for children and young adults. From plot and point of view to picture development and scenes, Stratford's program offers a comprehensive overview to creating compelling stories for a younger audience.
Bonus! Upon graduating you will receive a copy of Childrens Writers and Illustrators Market...at no additional cost to you!
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to enhance your skills and work toward the successful creation and possible publication of one of YOUR stories. Enrol today!
Writing for Children and Young Adults Principles of Good Writing
Defining Young Adult Literature
Storytelling
Novel Writing Procedures
Crafting Strong Story Concepts
Creating Multidimensional Characters
Developing Powerful Plots
Developing Strong Scenes
Pace and Prosody
Voice and Points of View
Crafting a Good First Chapter
Writing Speculative Fiction
Polishing and Revision Techniques
Routes to Having a Book Published
Writing Picture Books Picture Book Target Audience
Formats and Points of View
Types of Voice and Correspondence
Tense, Time, and Location
Creating Characters
Opening and Attention-Getting First Line
Three-Act Structure
Action
Writing Scenes and a Strong Ending
Rhyme and Rhythm
Poetic Tools
Figures of Speech
Word Count
Grabbing the Reader with a Great Title
Making a Dummy Book
Sharing Your Story
Researching and Priming
Selling Your Manuscript
Childrens Picture Books A Brief History of the Picture Book
Learning to See
Thinking Through Drawing
Visual Communication and Educational Development
Analyzing Response
Word and Image Interplay
Wordless Books, Graphic Novels, and Pictorial Text
Assessing Content Suitable for Children
Print Processes and Styles
Narrative Approaches to Nonfiction for Children
The Publishing Industry and Process
Digital Content and the Future
Case Studies
Revision And Self-Editing A Philosophy of Self-Editing
Characters
Plot and Structure
Point of View
Scenes and Dialogue
Beginnings, Middles, and Ends
Show vs. Tell
Voice and Style
Setting and Description
Exposition
Theme
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.
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