Picture book writing
Course
In London
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TamaRe House Publishers
Short course London / Classroom-based£ 125 + VAT -
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Course London / Classroom-based£ 151 + VAT -
City University London
Short course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Surrey County Council
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Course London / Classroom-based£ 55 + VAT -
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Using examples from published material and writing exercises set in class, the course examines how to write a picture book text. Over two days with the opportunity to develop and explore hands-on writing techniques, we will examine the unique relationship between the words and the illustration in a picture book and - from a writing point of view - how the story must take account of both. The course also looks at how to prepare a text manuscript, set it out and approach publishers.
The Tutor
Lou Kuenzler attended a writing for children class at City Lit some years ago. Since then she has written many popular books for newly fluent and middle grade readers as well as picture books. She has also written for Cbeebies television. She is very proud that so many of her past students have achieved publication success of their own.
City Lit reserves the right to change course tutors from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor.
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Start date
Start date
About this course
Be aware of the technical requirements of picture book writing, and be familiar with what makes for a successful picture book story.
Please bring writing materials with you to class.
Through exercises in class, both individually and in groups, class discussion, analysing examples, and through tutor presentation.
All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which
will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a
policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should
be delivered in that spirit.
For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set
deadlines.
All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit.
For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.
Reviews
Subjects
- Writing
- Publishers
Course programme
- Child development in relation to perception and books.
- Finding appropriate ideas.
- Importance of theme.
- The twenty-four and thirty-two page spread.
- Finding ideas in the familiar world and in fantasy.
- Structure.
- Handling characters, time span and visual variety.
- Using repetition, rhyme and rhythm.
- The picture book for older children.
- Approaching agents and publishers.
Additional information
Picture book writing
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TamaRe House Publishers
Short course London / Classroom-based£ 125 + VAT -
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Course London / Classroom-based£ 151 + VAT -
City University London
Short course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Surrey County Council
Course London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Course London / Classroom-based£ 55 + VAT -
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request