An Introduction to Writing Books for Children
Zoom Writing Workshop with Award-winning Children's Author, Rob Keeley
An Introduction To Writing Books For Children
Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.
The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise.
Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 26th June 2025.
British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £49.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 26th June 2025.
British Summer Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £49.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Workshop Leader
Rob Keeley
Rob Keeley is an award-winning author of children's novels, short stories and picture books, including the Spirits series. Other credits include the award-listed stage play Mr. Everyone, the murder mystery Death At Friar's Inn, and Chain Gang and Newsjack for BBC Radio. He holds author workshops in schools and libraries, and teaches Creative Writing to children and adults.
For more information on Rob, visit www.robkeeley.co.uk or follow him on Twitter/X @RobKeeleyAuthor.
For more information on Rob, visit www.robkeeley.co.uk or follow him on Twitter/X @RobKeeleyAuthor.
Workshop Outline
Workshop Outline:
In this fun and exciting workshop you learn how to kick-start your project of writing a book for children that will sell.
Week 1: What makes a good book for children? The workshop kicks off with a writing warm-up, then you'll discuss what makes a good children's book. Rob will take you through a fun activity looking at the common mistakes made by new writers using a supposed opening to a children's novel.
Week 2: Deciding what to write. Rob will give you lots of tips on how to research the market so you write what agents and publishers want. You'll learn about professional presentation and submitting your work giving you the very best chance of having your work accepted. You'll finish off by thinking about the book you'd like to write.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.By taking part in this workshop you will:
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meet other writers on the same journey as you
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have time to ask questions
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discuss what makes a good children's book
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find out the common writing mistakes to avoid
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learn how to assess the market so you will write what publishers want to buy
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start to think about the book you want to write
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gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.
Starting Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7.00PM for two weeks ending 26th June 2025.
Workshop fee: £49.99