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Writing for children (continuation)

This course carries on from 'Writing for children'. There will be a strong workshop element so you should be actively writing in order to benefit. New students with a background in writing for children are welcome.

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Key course information

Dates
17/04/12 - 26/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
11 weeks

Time
10:15 - 12:15

Fees
Full fee: £108
Senior fee: £61
Concession: £29

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW023

Availability
Available
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This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

An opportunity to focus on your ideas for children’s stories, to discuss your writing and learn about the current state of children’s book publishing, including eBooks and POD (print on demand).

What topics will we cover?

Contemporary children’s writing – with a bias towards the older years – 6 upwards
Guidance in writing for children.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- analyse pieces of writing effectively and sensitively
- use various writing techniques for children’s writing
- use appropriate style etc for desired age group.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

It is preferable to have completed the first two terms of Writing for children as you will now have the opportunity to put into practice some of the topics covered in the first two terms. If you haven't completed the first two terms, you should have had some experience of a creative writing course (such as Ways into creative writing) and/or have been writing for children on your own.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Group discussion and feedback on writing
Independent reading and writing projects outside class
Tutor input illustrated by examples from published works

Tutor Bio.
Neil Arksey’s first novel for young adults, Brooksie, was published in 1995 by Random House. Since then he has had seven further YA novels published by Penguin and Random House. He has been shortlisted for a number of prizes, including the Blue Peter book award and he is represented by Hilary Delamere of The Agency. In addition he was part of the team that created the highly successful Little Robots pre-school animated TV series and has written scripts for a number of other animated children’s TV series including Kipper the Dog. His latest work of YA fiction, Intelligent Life, is a quirky sci-fi thriller set in contemporary London. It attempts to answer the question: What’s behind the recent upsurge in natural disasters and man-made catastrophes around the world? Bits of it are supposed to be funny.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Bring a notebook, paper and writing materials, enthusiasm and loads of persistence. Access to email will be helpful – students whose work is due to be shared will be encouraged to email their work to the other members of the class in advance of the lesson.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Students who wish to continue actively to write for children may like to join the Writing for Children Workshop, most of whose members began as students on the Writing for Children course, and of whom a significant number are now published authors.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.