Whether you're looking to become the next Jeff Kinney, or simply want to brush up your skill set, this children's storybook writing course is exactly what you need! Learn the fundamentals of writing compelling stories for kids, covering everything from picture books to simple tales. Study online at your own pace, and learn everything you need to know about writing, from published authors!

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Modules: Part 1: introduction Course overview Say hi to your fellow students! Share your new course with your friends! Course manual Supplement pages Part 2: exploring children's literature Pictures books handout Picture books Picture books supplement pages Emergent readers handout Emergent readers First chapter books handout First chapter books Middle-grade readers handout Middle-grade readers Young adult readers handout Young adult Nonfiction handout Nonfiction Part 3: writing your own children's book Plot vs. Story handout Plot vs. Story Story patterns handout Story patterns Dramatic elements in children's literature handout Dramatic elements in children's literature Editing handout Editing Part 4: getting into print Finding a publisher handout Finding a publisher Self-publishing handout Self-publishing The business of writing handout The business of writing Next steps handout Next steps Next steps resources Next steps supplement pages