Writing for Children

A Distance Learning Course of 8 Lessons

Course Description

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.
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

Qualifications

Qualification 1: Writing for Children Diploma

Writing for Children Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  2. Through the online method
    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!

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 – 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 96 hrs.

Additional Information

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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Tuition & Fees $428.67 US dollars