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Online Children's Book Writing Courses

Bring your ideas to life and inspire young imaginations with City Lit’s online children's book writing courses. Whether you’re dreaming of writing picture books, chapter books, or middle-grade fiction, our expert tutors will help you shape your story and reach your audience.

Our courses cover the key elements of writing for children, from developing characters and plotting age-appropriate narratives to understanding language, tone and visual storytelling. You’ll receive constructive feedback in a supportive online environment, with live sessions and opportunities to share your work with fellow writers.

Designed for writers of all levels, these flexible online courses offer the tools, techniques and encouragement you need to begin — or continue — your journey as a children’s author. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a work in progress, we’re here to help you craft stories that matter.

Explore our online children’s book writing courses today and start creating stories young readers will love.

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  1. Picture book writing
    Illustrated image of a small boy, a bear and a bird grouped in a green forest
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Wed 18 Feb 2026 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lou Kuenzler
    Would 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.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  2. Writing for children: a taster
    Hand writing in book
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    Course start date:  Tue 31 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing children's stories in this short, practical and interactive taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Writing for children
    Two small children standing in a field and looking at an open book. One has their arm around the other.
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    Course start date:  Tue 21 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Always wanted to write a children's book? This practical course will develop your ability to write for different age groups and genres of contemporary children's fiction.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £130.00
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  4. Picture book writing: advanced
    Illustration of a young girl in a red cape walking in a wood
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    Course start date:  Mon 27 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Would 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.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00
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  5. How to plot your children’s novel
    Woman sits at a desk in a classroom, looking at a piece of paper
    Course start date:  Wed 29 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    You’re a writer with some experience and a great idea for a children’s novel, but plotting is the thing that lets you down. Over six weeks on this fun and interactive course you’ll learn how to structure your book, finding fresh ways to develop your idea into a compelling plot.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  6. Writing middle grade fiction: a taster
    Photograph of bookshelves in a school library
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 16 May 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Arksey
    Middle grade fiction now has a profile higher than ever before. Find out more about this rich and exciting category of fiction for young people and develop your own ideas for middle grade stories.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Writing children's poetry
    Young girl reading a book
    Weekend
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    Course start date:  Sat 23 May 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    In this interactive workshop you will be exploring a range of poetic styles for the different age groups. There will be plenty of practical activities, and a chance to perform a poem in a final ‘slam’.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  8. Writing for children: getting started
    Close-up of a hand holding a pen near an open book
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    Course start date:  Tue 14 Jul 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Develop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  9. Picture book writing: getting started
    Library, girl reading on floor, happiness and story time for learning, relax and knowledge
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Aug 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This taster 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.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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Why Choose City Lit for Children’s Book Writing?


Experienced Tutors: Learn from established children’s authors and industry professionals who provide expert feedback and practical advice.


Flexible Learning: Our courses are available online and in London, so you can learn at your own pace and fit writing into your schedule.


Diverse Writing Styles: Whether you're writing picture books, middle-grade fiction, or young adult novels, our courses help you master the different genres of children's literature.


Supportive Community: Join a creative community of writers, share your work, and receive valuable feedback to refine your stories.


Practical Writing Skills: Develop the skills necessary to create compelling characters, exciting plots, and engaging content for children of all ages.