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Writing for Children

Everything you need to create a bestselling Picture Book, Storybook, Middle Reader or Young Adult Novel!
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(515 reviews)
3,158 students
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9.2

Freshness

9.6

Popularity

9.0

Material

Everything you need to create a bestselling Picture Book
Platform: Udemy
Video: 2h 46m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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9.2 / 10
This course was last updated on 8/2021.

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9.6 / 10
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Material

9.0 / 10
Video Score: 8.0 / 10
The course includes 2h 46m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 1 hours 42 minutes of 261 Writing courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.4 / 10

The top online course contains a detailed description of the course, what you will learn and also a detailed description about the instructor.

Extra Content Score: 9.5 / 10

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About the course

Children’s books are fun to read, and delightful to write. Share yours with a child, grandchild or the public, by discovering the way to write compelling children’s literature in the exciting, hands-on course.
Whether your goal is a picture book, storybook, middle reader or young adult novel, this course provides all the tools you need to succeed.
You’ll discover the joys of all these different children’s genres:
•Picture Books •Concept Books •Storybooks •Emergent Readers •First Chapter Books •Middle Readers •Young Adult Novels The course introduces you to great fiction and nonfiction children’s books for all ages.
Step by step, you’ll learn and practice:
•What Makes Great Children’s Literature •The Difference Between Story and Plot •Dramatic Elements for Great Fiction •Character Building •Tips for Polishing Your Work Once you’ve created your book, you’ll learn how to:
•Find a publisher or agent •Capitalize on the lucrative world of self-publishing •Market your book for fun and profit! In addition to the lessons, the course offers extensive supplemental materials, including reference lists of great children’s books in all categories, and more than a hundred links to web resources vital to any children’s author.
Whether this is your first children’s book or you’re an experienced author looking for new techniques, Writing for Children has what you need to get your idea published. Enroll now!

What can you learn from this course?

✓ Explore the different types of Picture Books and Storybooks
✓ Discover the difference between Emergent Readers and First Chapter Books
✓ Learn what content belongs in a Middle Reader
✓ Analyze popular themes in children’s fiction
✓ Discover the difference between Story and Plot
✓ Discover the market for children’s nonfiction
✓ Create your story idea using Dramatic Elements as a foundation
✓ Learn to build a compelling character children will relate to
✓ Discover the successful way to sell your book to a publisher
✓ Explore the lucrative world of self-publishing both physical and ebooks
✓ Discover wonderful marketing techniques that will make your book sell

What you need to start the course?

• Open to everyone with a passion for children’s literature!

Who is this course is made for?

• Authors and Illustrators who want to create inspiring children’s books

Are there coupons or discounts for Writing for Children ? What is the current price?

The course costs $18.99. And currently there is a 80% discount on the original price of the course, which was $94.99. So you save $76 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $18.0 of 261 Writing courses. So this course is 5% more expensive than the average Writing course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Writing for Children course?

YES, Writing for Children has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Writing for Children course, but there is a $76 discount from the original price ($94.99). So the current price is just $18.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Steve Alcorn?

Steve Alcorn has created 16 courses that got 3,687 reviews which are generally positive. Steve Alcorn has taught 29,632 students and received a 4.4 average review out of 3,687 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Steve Alcorn is an instructor that you can trust.
Published Author and Educator
Dani is the author of the Young Adult novel The Last Telepath, and three screenplays: 

A Quintessence of Dust, a science fiction riff on what would happen if Hamlet met Bladerunner
How to Catch an Englishman, a romantic comedy about moving overseas in search of an eligible bachelor
Do No Harm, a drama that explores the ethical choices facing a heart surgeon when her personal and professional lives collide
Dani graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University, where she majored in Psychology and Radio, Television, & Film.

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9.5

Classbaze Grade®

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Freshness

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Popularity

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Material

Platform: Udemy
Video: 2h 46m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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