Children's Fiction: In-Depth Plotting
This is a course designed for those who wish to delve more deeply into the art of writing short stories for children. It will lead the student through four plot patterns, drafting a story for each pattern, then rewriting and polishing these stories. Final lessons will cover how to study a magazine, building a marketing list, marketing strategies and basic manuscript format

Children's Book Writing Courses
Gotham Writers' Workshop is the largest and most comprehensive private creative writing school in New York City and online. Ten-week, six-week, four-week, and one-day workshops are offered.

Write Short Stories for Children
This course is designed for those who wish to write short stories for children. It will lead the student through the basics of this art form into the specifics of characterization, age groups, plotting and outlining, drafting a story for children, rewriting and polishing the work. Final lessons will cover manuscript preparation and marketing strategies. Students will receive personal instructor feedback and critique. The goal of this course is to increase a student's chance for publication.

Write Tidbits for Tots through Teens
This course is designed for those who consider writing nonfiction for kids a creative venture. It is designed to help the writer sell two types of short fillers that abound in children's magazines: crafts and recipes. A short segment also will concern writing cute kid sayings for adult markets. The student will learn how to build an Idea Bank to work from, how to study a magazine and build a market list for each writing.

Online Writing Course (Children Writing)
In this highly interactive, hands-on course, you'll take pen to paper and begin work on your very first fiction or nonfiction manuscript. In the process, you'll explore the changing world of children's literature and understand the various formats--from baby's first books to novels for young adults. You'll get insights from guest authors and editors to gain a better understanding of the needs of today's market. By researching the genre and recognizing niche players, you'll open doors of opportunity, many of which you may not have previously considered.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books

Writing With Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books

Creating Characters Kids Will Love