Writing for Children Short Courses
The Writing for Children course is for students who would like to write books for children and/or young adults. The reading age covered is roughly 4-16. The formats you will study in this Writing for Children course include picture books, easy readers and novels. You will examine techniques used in key texts and then begin to develop your own original stories.
Course Information
| Start Date | Start Time | Duration | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 3 October 2011 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £220.00 | CE1211 | Course Cancelled |
| Tuesday 17 January 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £220.00 | CE1211 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 24 April 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £220.00 | CE1211 | Apply Now |
Tutor Info
Keren David's award-winning debut novel, When I Was Joe, was written after she attended City University London's Writing for Children course in 2008. It started as a writing exercise in that class. Before becoming a children's author, Keren had a long career in journalism, working for many national newspapers as a reporter, feature writer and editor. She has written three books for teenagers; her fourth, Another Life, will be published in the summer of 2012.
Eligibility
English Requirements
Good written and spoken English.
What will I learn?
- To understand the techniques involved in writing fiction for children and young adults
- To assess a piece of published fiction for children or young adults
- To understand and apply the principles of editing and revising
- To prepare for the first steps towards publication
Teaching and Assessment
Recommended Reading
Dowswell, P. (2009) Auslander. London: Bloomsbury
Gourlay, C. (2010) Tall Story. London: David Fickling
Kerr, J. (1968) The Tiger Who Came to Tea. London: Harper Collins
Murray, T. (2010) Showbiz Sensation: Showbiz Superstar (Stunt Bunny series). London: Simon & Schuster
Rosoff, M. (2004) How I Live Now. London: Puffin
Wilson, J. (2002) The Cat Mummy. London: Yearling
Wynne Jones, D. (1977) Charmed Life. London: Harper Collins
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