Product Details
Estimated length: 1.5 hours
Access Time: 90 days
Creative Writing: Children's Books current price is $29
Topics Covered
- Creative writing
- Children's books
- Plot
- Character development
- Writing and editing
- Publishing
Key Features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
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Course Description
Do you love writing or children? Have you dreamed of having your own book published? This course will guide you through the process of identifying the format and audience for your book, brainstorming ideas, developing a plot and characters, writing effectively, seeking and benefiting from feedback, and finally perfecting your manuscript to send off to an agent or publisher. Whether you know exactly what you want to write or are still fishing around for ideas...
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the features of different formats of children's books
- Identify the elements of successful writing for children and common mistakes
- Come up with ideas, plots, and characters for a children's book
- Recognize the elements of complex characters and a compelling plot
- Describe common children's book plots
- Employ strategies for improving characters and plot development
- Rewrite effectively to strengthen your work
- Identify sources for feedback on your writing and opportunities for professional development
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different avenues for publication
- Recognize the importance of submission guidelines
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.
