Write A Book For Children In Seven Steps

Suitable for all levels of writers including beginners

Do you dream of writing a book for children? Are you daunted by such a task?

Here is your opportunity to turn your dream into a reality.

The Course

This course provides a step-by-step process to lead you from the blank page to the completed book. You will learn how to:

  • make the all important decisions on what age you are writing for and in which genre
  • generate ideas
  • create interesting and appealing characters
  • develop and structure your plot
  • write the first chapter
  • write the whole story
  • write a picture book

Exercises And Assignments

After each step a fun five-minute exercise will be suggested followed by the task to continue your book towards completion. At the end of the course there is a tutor-marked assignment in which Stephanie will proofread and do an in-depth appraisal of 2000 words of your work.

Course Outcomes

By the end of your course you will have the first draft of your book ready for polishing

Included With Your Course

For the duration of your course you will have access to The Writers Bureau's Writers' Community and Zoom Study Sessions where you can meet other writers and ask questions.

Plus, your course also includes a free supplement where you learn how to lay out your typescript. Presenting your work professionally is essential should you wish to send it off for publication.

Trial Period And Time Limit

You have your course on seven-day trial and six months from the date you enrol to send in your assignment. Your course materials are available as soon as your payment has been successful.

No Qualifications Required To Enrol

If you want to write a book for children then this is the ideal way to start. This course is suitable for all level of writers, including beginners.

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Course Tutor

Stephanie Baudet

Stephanie was born in England but grew up in Australia and New Zealand. She returned to the UK after qualifying as a nurse, got married, and stayed. She is the author of over 80 books for children, the most recent being several series for Sweet Cherry Publishing including Mr Pattacake (10 book set), The Dinosaur Detectives (6 book set), Sherlock Holmes for Children (3 x 10 book sets) and The Bronte Books retold for children (8 book set). Stephanie has been a tutor with The Writers Bureau for twenty years. She lives in Buckinghamshire next door to her daughter and family.

www.stephaniebaudet.com

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome To Your Course

    2. WB's Writers' Community

    3. Totum Student Discount Card – UK Students Only

    4. Discounted Writing Magazine Subscription For WB Students

    5. Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

    1. Study Tips

    2. How To Download Your Course Modules

    1. Step One - Decisions, Decisions: choose an age group, learn about the different age groups, choose a genre, learn about the different genres, five-minute exercise, preparation for your book.

    1. Step Two - Techniques To Generate Your Idea: 15 different ways to generate ideas, thinking of a title, five-minute exercise, preparation for your book.

    1. Step Three - Create Your Characters: character traits, how to create a strong character, adult characters, animal characters, characters' names, viewpoint, character checklist, dialogue, five-minute exercise, preparation for your book.

    1. Step Four - Develop Your Plot: what is plot? planning, deadlines, structuring the book, beginning, conflict, obstacles, pace, resolution, sub-plots, five-minute exercise, preparation for your book.

About this course

  • £124.00
  • 1 Tutor-marked Assignment
  • 7-Day Trial
  • Time-limit: 6 Months

Kick-start your book for children today.

Skills & Equipment Needed To Take This Course

  • Ideal For Beginners

    No qualifications or previous experience needed.

  • Computer

    You'll need access to a laptop or computer with word processing facilities and internet connection.

  • Typing

    You don’t need to be able to touch type; plenty of people get along fine with just two fingers.

  • Receive Email

    Notifications of when your assignments have been marked and community events are sent to you by email.

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

1. The Writers Bureau Pledge: For the fees quoted The Writers Bureau will supply the full course and all the services described on our website. 


2. Course Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your course you must let us know within 7-days of enrolling on your course for a full refund providing you have not submitted an assignment. Submission of an assignment commits you to the course. Course cancellations after the initial trial period are at The Writers Bureau’s discretion and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

 

3. Time Limit: This agreement lasts for six months. If you wish to extend your studies beyond this time, an extra charge will be made for administration, assessment of assignments, access to the online course materials and community.

 

4. Copyright: This course is protected by copyright. You agree not to copy, reproduce or broadcast the course or part of the course and not to allow any other person to read or use the course or any portion of it nor offer it for re-sale in any way whatsoever.

 

5.  The Writers Bureau’s Rights: The Writers Bureau reserves the right to refuse to accept any applications for enrolment. We also reserve the right to discontinue the course or tuition for any student if they become abusive in any way.


6. Writers' Bureau Community and Zoom sessions: You agree to abide by the guidelines set out here when you participate in the community and Zoom sessions,

 

7. Your Data Rights: The Writers Bureau do not share your information with any other person or organisation except as required by UK law. All reasonable precautions are taken to prevent unauthorised access to this information. This safeguard may require you to provide additional forms of identity should you wish to obtain information about your account details. You can have the information The Writers Bureau holds corrected or deleted at any time. Please address your requests and/or queries to our offices in Manchester.

 

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