The Course

Guiding beginners through the process of writing great children’s stories, from plot to story structure to voice and style, this course aims to free imaginations and let the inner child create tales of adventure. The 18 modules help to unlock magical worlds of mythical creatures, princesses and superheroes, and guides authors through the ins-and-outs of getting their masterpiece published too. The course will also include handy tips on how to find a good illustrator, how to avoid editorial slip-ups, and allows interaction with over 109,500 other users. Students are awarded a certificate on completion and are also eligible for an NUS card.

The Modules

• Module One: Introduction
• Module Two: Age Groups and Story Types
• Module Three: Choosing and Developing Your Setting
• Module Four: Developing Credible Characters
• Module Five: Writing Dialogue
• Module Six: Plotting, Storyline and Theme
• Module Seven: Writing for the Under Sevens
• Module Eight: Writing for Seven to Twelve Year Olds
• Module Nine: Writing for Teenagers
• Module Ten: Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction
• Module Eleven: Writing Non-Fiction
• Module Twelve: Writing Drama and Screenplays
• Module Thirteen: Writing Secrets of Successful Authors
• Module Fourteen: Insider’s Guide to Getting Published
• Module Fifteen: Introduction to Self-Publishing
• Module Sixteen: Cover Design and Working with Illustrators
• Module Seventeen: Digital Printing and e-Book Essentials
• Module Eighteen: Effective Self-Marketing