Course Overview
Discover sources of inspiration for stories that interest children. Acquire the ability to write for 5 different age groups, ranging from toddlers to 12 year olds. Study how to match complexity of plot and language to these different age groups. Explore how to write not only traditional fiction, but also picture books and non-fiction. Learn how to use grammar that children can understand, and how to present your writing in a visually pleasing way.
Pre-requisites
No previous experience required, although you should have at least basic skills in written English.
Qualification
ICS Writing Books for Children Diploma
Support and benefits
- Complimentary textbook: ‘Writing for Children and Getting Published’
- Five complimentary children’s books
- Learn from our expert, experienced in writing for children
- Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
- Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
Course Code: D15
Key topics
- Plotting
- Characters
- Dialogue
- Picture Books
- Non-fiction
Hours of study
9 months / 100 hours
Technical requirements
None
You’ll complete a number of assessments and forward these to your tutor via email or post.