Writing for children: a taster
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
An opportunity to try out ideas for children’s stories, to develop your writing and learn about the current state of children’s book publishing. This taster course does not cover picture book writing.
The Tutor
Author and screenwriter Neil Arksey has had a number of novels for children and young adults published by Penguin Random House. His writing has been shortlisted for and won a number of prizes. He was also part of the team that created the highly successful Little Robots TV pre-school TV series for the BBC as well as writing Kipper the Dog and other TV series for younger children.
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.
Facilities
Location
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Start date
About this course
- Use various writing techniques in order to develop a range of skills from plotting and planning through to
characterisation, description and dialogue
- Use the appropriate style for desired age group.
Bring a notebook, paper and writing materials, enthusiasm and loads of persistence.
Reviews
Subjects
- Writing for children
- Blogging
- Writing
- Media
Course programme
- Contemporary children’s writing
- Guidance in writing for children aged 5 – 15 years.
Additional information
Writing for children: a taster