Childrens Story Book Writing Online Diploma - CPD Certified

Module 1

A Course on How to Write Children’s Books

We will be discussing the following important points:

What is it about writing children's books that appeals to you?
Clearing up the myth that writing for kids is easier than writing for adults
Some other common misconceptions about writing books for children
What does writing a children's book actually entail?
Plus much more...
Module 2

What you’ll need to Write Children’s Literature in regards to Tools and Personal Skills

In this module you will learn about:

Physical items you will need to start writing a book
Managing your time efficiently
Personal skills you need to succeed as a children’s writer
Skills you can develop in order to write children’s literature
Plus much more...
Module 3

Learn from the Best: Great Examples of What Other Children’s Writers do Well

This chapter will cover the following bullet points:

How to use other children's books in order to write your own
A look at some famous picture books aimed at younger readers
Excellent examples of first chapter books
Books aimed at teenagers and young adults
Plus much more...
Module 4

Selecting an Age Group Point of View: Who’s Telling the Story

In this chapter we will cover the following topics in detail:

The importance of writing for a particular age group
How to choose an age group
The most common age groupings used by publishers
The various point of view you can use to narrate your book
Plus much more...
Module 5

How to Get Started From Getting the First page Spot-on to Creating the Perfect Setting

In this chapter we will cover the following topics in detail:

The importance of the first page and first line
Examples of some great first lines in existing children's books
What you can do to make your first page stand out
What not to do in a first page
Plus much more...
Module 6

How to Build a Good Children’s Book Character

In this chapter we will cover the following topics in detail:

Why creating good characters is important
How to get ideas for characters
How characters will differ depending on your target age range
The qualities a character needs to be real and engaging
Plus much more...
Module 7

How to Plan a Perfect Plot

In this chapter about how to plan the perfect plot, we'll cover these points in more detail:

A definition of plot and why it is important
How to come up with plot ideas
The traditional plot structure
How to develop your plot ideas
Plus much more...
Module 8

How to Use Backstory Without Being Boring

In this chapter about how to use backstory, we will cover the following topics in more detail:

The definition of backstory
Why backstory is important in children's literature
What happens when backstory is employed incorrectly
When to use backstory and when to avoid it
Plus much more...
Module 9

How to Write Dialogue that makes your Story Flow

In this chapter we will discuss the following points in detail:

Why dialogue is important
The uses of dialogue
How to make your dialogue realistic
How to make your dialogue engaging
Plus much more...
Module 10

Advice on Improving Confidence and Sense of Purpose

In this chapter we will cover the following topics in more detail:

The problems that a writer will face
How to improve self-esteem and banish your critical inner voice
How to achieve your writing goals
How to overcome writer's block
Plus much more...
Module 11

Practical Writing Exercises

In this chapter, we will cover:

Why writing exercises are useful
Some writing exercises for different aspects of writing
Some writing exercise to prompt your writing if you need ideas
How blogging might help you as an emerging writer
Plus much more...
Module 12

Illustrating your Story and Working with Illustrators

In this chapter we will cover the following topics in more detail:

The power of illustration
The differing nature of illustration for different formats and age ranges
How to submit a picture book for publication to a conventional publishing house
How to choose and work with an illustrator
Plus much more...
Module 13

How to Deal with Publishers and Selling your Stories

In this chapter we will cover:

The importance of perfecting your manuscript before you submit it
How conventional publishing and self-publishing compare
The process of getting your book published with a publishing house
Whether you need a literary agent
Plus much more...