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Writing for Children
City Academy
This course explores successful children's books and includes writing exercises for character development and plot creation. Students will analyze popular narratives and learn to blend words and pictures effectively.
Website: https://www.city-academy.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
September, 2024
Price:
£350.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Limited
Developmental Writing
Tampa Day School
The program focuses on enhancing writing skills through small group or one-on-one instruction, emphasizing organization, mechanics, and confidence in writing. It utilizes multisensory strategies and hands-on activities.
Website: https://www.tampadayschool.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$24,500.00
Based in Tampa
Level: Beginner
Length:
The entire academic year
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Teen Summer: Say It Like You Mean It
GrubStreet
This course focuses on mastering dialogue in writing, including its role in plot advancement and character development. Students will receive practical exercises, craft talks, and optional activities such as Q&As, reading parties, and open mics.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/workshop/teen-summer-say-it-like-y...
Categories: Kids
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
Free
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1 week (August 12 to August 16)
Class size: 12 seats max
This course focuses on speculative fiction for teens, emphasizing memory-guided world-building. Participants will explore their DreamSpaces and learn to create narratives influenced by folklore and personal memories. The course includes discussions on works by authors like Nalo Hopkinson and Misha Green.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Kids
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
Free
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1 week
Class size: 12 seats max
Teen Summer: August Week of Creative Writing
GrubStreet
The course is tuition-free, offering a balanced mix of craft sessions and optional activities. It includes readings, writing exercises, and a focus on various genres such as short fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and essays.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class
Categories: Kids
Start date:
August, 2024
Price:
Free
Based in Boston
Level: Any
Length:
1 week (Aug 19 – Aug 23, 2024)
Class size: 12 seats max
In this engaging course, Luke Richardson, an English teacher and author, directs you in writing a story set in a futuristic, dystopian, or sci-fi world. Whether for homeschooling, as a creative enhancement, or simply for enjoyment, this course will motivate your child to create an exciting futuristic narrative. Add a spark of creativity to your homeschooling experience!
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$40.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Join English teacher and author Luke Richardson in this dynamic and concise course, where he guides young learners in crafting their own spy stories. Ideal for homeschoolers, students returning to school, or just for fun, this course promises to inspire thrilling spy story writing. Homeschooling can be a hub of creativity!
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$45.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 2 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
This course is designed for children 8-12 years of age who are interested in writing their own mysteries. National Board Certified elementary school teacher and award-winning author Steve Reifman will take young writers step-by-step from the beginning of the writing process to the end and help them craft stories that keep readers guessing and on the edge of their seats!
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$55.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 3.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Even the tiniest of hands can learn to write full paragraphs, even if he or she can currently only write simple sentences. Students will connect to learning as fun! (Isn't that what it's all about anyway?) This is how life long learners are created.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/course/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$30.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 1 hour
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Brave Writer 101: Guided Writing Process
Brave Writer
A 6-week coaching program where parents work one-on-one with a writing coach to help their children write confidently. The course includes communication, observation, freewriting, revision, and editing. It aims to make writing enjoyable and manageable for both parents and children.
Website: https://bravewriter.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
July, 2024
Price:
$249.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing for Magazines
Institute for Writers
This course guides students in planning, writing, and revising non-fiction manuscripts suitable for children’s publications. It includes materials such as the Writing for Magazines Course Manual, Magazine Markets for Children’s Writers, From Inspiration to Publication, The Elements of Style, and a research guide. The course, which can be completed at the student's own pace, aims to teach the fundamentals of writing non-fiction required by today's magazine editors.
Website: https://www.instituteforwriters.com/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$999.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Up to 18 months for completion, est. 155 hours in total
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Children's Literature
Professional & Continuing Education
Explore the enchanting world of children's picture books in this 9-week online course. Ideal for those keen on writing for children, it covers the unique challenges of this genre, blending text and illustration. You'll learn about story structure, narrative voice, and the art of revising work. The course promises practical experience in drafting a picture book, requiring a weekly commitment of 7 to 9 hours.
Website: https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/
Categories: Kids
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$945.00
Based in Seattle
Level: Beginner
Length:
9 weeks, 1 session per week
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
