Writing for Children

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Course Description

Distance Learning Course of 8 lessons

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This course gives you the unique opportunity to develop a career as a children�s writer. The course has been developed to provide you with the knowledge to develop ideas for books and short stories through to the actual art of children�s writing.

Each week, thousands of stories are accepted by publishers to satisfy the demands of their younger readers. These authors are successful because they already have the skills needed and the ideas. This course will teach you the same skills and make you into the successful writer you would like to be.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included
  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
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    Course Outline

    The Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism
    Why do you want to write for children?
    Writing for different age groups
    Fiction for all ages
    Techniques in Children�s fiction writing
    More about techniques
    What are your markets?
    Getting down to it
    Some practical facts for writers
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    More Information

    Language English
    Course Length 64.00 hours
    Duration of Access Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it.
    Instructor Self Study
    Vendor Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.)
    Course Certification Writing for Children Diploma

    All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course.

    Prerequisites/Audience There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
    Requirements/Materials Included This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks.
    Price: $ 386.00 (USD)
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