Writing for Children
Live courses. Real people
Whether you choose to learn online or in person, you’ll get the same interactive experience. On our online courses, every class is delivered live via Zoom. Nothing is ever pre-recorded.
Learn from experts
All our courses are taught by published authors. They will be on-hand at every stage, delivering the course and providing you with guidance and feedback.
Join a creative community
Our courses are not just about writing. You will learn how to give and receive feedback too. Use this as an opportunity to interact with like-minded writers and build each other up.
- Editing your children's novelCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Penny JoelsonIf you have a first draft of a novel for children or young adults that is ready for editing, this lively course will help you to get your manuscript into shape for submission to agents.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £95.00 - Picture book writing: advancedCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone their skills and improve their own stories.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Writing for children: workshopCourse start date: Thu 11 Jan 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Josh LaceyOn this ongoing workshop you will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and classmates. You need to have completed a ‘Writing for children’ course before joining this class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £95.00 - Picture book writingCourse start date: Wed 14 Feb 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lou KuenzlerWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Reading for children's writersCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Penny JoelsonExplore recently published successful books for children, mainly by UK authors, and produce your own writing inspired by them. The course will cover pictures books, middle grade and young adult.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Developing your writing for childrenCourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseyAlways wanted to write a children's book? On this intensive, practical course you will develop your ability to write contemporary children's fiction and learn how to make your children's story stand out from the crowd!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Writing for children: advancedCourse start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Penny JoelsonThis supportive and interactive course for advanced children's writers will help deepen your understanding of the genre and acquire techniques to hone your writing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £95.00
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