Children's Books Writing Workshop
Learn how to write creative children's books with our creative writing short courses in Sydney!
The idea of writing stories for young children may seem very simple, however there is great skill involved in bringing memorable characters and colourful worlds to life. The best children's books inspire our imaginations and stay with us for life - this creative writing course will teach you the techniques to turn your own story ideas into fully-fledged storybook texts for children.
This is an interactive course, which will involve practical writing exercises to hone your skills and guide you away from writer's block. By developing your writing style to a professional level, this course could be a step towards an opportunity to get your children's story published.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this children’s writing course, you should be able to:
- Understand the different formats and structures of children’s books, from picture books to middle grade fiction
- Understand Genres and how they differ for children’s writing
- Develop age-appropriate ideas and how to structure them for child markets
- Write effective picture book texts or short stories appropriate for older children.
Course content
What will be covered in this children's books course?
In this writing workshop, you will be guided through the unwritten rules of how to write children’s picture book texts, including:
- Planning your story for the correct age group and format
- Techniques for developing relatable and engaging characters
- Story structure and pacing for different children’s book formats
- Tips for writing in a style and language children love
Intended audience
Who is this creative writing course for?
- Creative writing beginners and experienced writers wanting to specialise in writing for children.
- Teachers and educators
- Parents and caregivers
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A notebook and pen or pencil
- A laptop or preferred device for writing (optional)
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Course testimonials:
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Lynette said: A great workshop for someone starting out on a creative writing journey for children’s book writing
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Robyn said: Keith’s Irish accent was easy to listen to. He gave us a realistic background to writing and publishing a Children’s book.
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Rebekah-Joy said: 5 stars - My favourite part was the writing activities.