To prepare for the first session, brainstorm 5 to 10 possible ideas for stories, articles, or novels for young people. This handout will get you started.

Getting Started

You Can Write for Children: Getting Started

This lesson provides an overview of children’s literature, from short stories and articles to picture books and teen novels. Know the industry before you start!

You Can Write for Children: Week 1 Video

You Can Write for Children: Week 1 handout and assignment

You Can Write for Children: Week 1

Watch the video for Week 2. Then study the week 2 handout and do the assignment.

You Can Write for Children: Week 2 Video

You Can Write for Children: Week 2 handout and assignment

You Can Write for Children: Week 2 

Watch the video for Week 3.  Then review the handout with assignment.

You Can Write for Children: Week 3 Video

You Can Write for Children: Week 3 handout and assignment

You Can Write for Children: Week 3

It's time to wrap up the course... so what is next?

Next Steps

Goodbye! 

<p>What adventures did you have as a child? What kind of trouble did your children or grandchildren get into—or what funny things have they done? These memories could be the seeds that grow great children’s stories. This fun workshop will give you an overview of children’s literature, from short stories and articles to picture books and teen novels. Brainstorm ideas through hands-on exercises and then start working on stories. Whether you want to share your memoirs with your family or write for publication, this class will get you started!</p><h5><span style="color: black; color: black"><strong>Please note</strong>: If you are new to EzyCourse, you will need to sign up and get a password first. Then return to the course page to enroll and pay. You will not have access to the course until you "Complete Purchase."</span></h5>

Learn about children’s publishing—opportunities and challenges, genres, age ranges, book and magazine markets, and resources to keep you going. 

You Can Write for Children

Chris Eboch

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