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.
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 Stories for Children Module 1
The Writers Guide to Crafting Stories for Children Foundation and Format
Structural Designs
How to Make Your Book a Page-Turner
Ending Your Story Effectively
Scenes, Story and Quest
Plot and Subplot
Cast of Characters
Point of View
Inner and Outer Dialogue
Promise, Premise, Theme and Moral
Voice and Tone
Setting and Senses
Writing Stories for Children Module 2
Writing for Children and Young Adults Clarity and Connection
Experience and Emotion
Proficiency and Practice
Promise and Premise
Effort and Flow
Intention and Invention
Interest and Change
Power and Attention
Structure and Sensibility
Obstacles and Negotiation
Movement and Momentum
Person and Personality
Teases and Trust
Worlds and Wonders
Perspective and Polishing
Vision and Revision
Love and/or Money
Writing Stories for Children Module 3
Writing Picture Books Target Audience
Various Formats
Story Questions and Answers
Points of View that Work Best for Picture Books
Use of Correspondence between Characters
Effect of Changing Tense, Time Period and Location of a Story
Creating Compelling and Consistent Characters
Writing a Strong Title, Opening and Attention-Getting First Line
Three-Act Structure
Rhyme and Rhythm
Poetic Tools
Figures of Speech
Writing Scenes and a Strong Ending
Selling Your Manuscript
Writing Stories for Children Module 4
Illustrating Childrens Picture Books Picture-Book Timeline, Form and Format
Style Genre and Audience
Balancing Words and Pictures
Working with Color, Distance and Perspective
Developing a Narrative
Character Design and Emotion
Pen and Ink, Watercolor Painting and 3-D Cut-Paper Collage
Vectors and Bitmaps
Photographic Picture Books
Corel Painter
Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
Illustrating Books for Older Readers
Comics for Kids
Writing Stories for Children Module 5
Write and Revise for Publication Drafting, revising and fine-tuning your story
Marketing your work
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.
"My SCI training has been helpful in my present job by broadening my ability to entertain the children I work with. This course has contributed to my patience, concentration, and determination. "
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