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Writing Books for Children

Offered By: BBC Maestro

Tags

Creative Writing Courses Storytelling Courses Fiction Writing Courses Character Development Courses Children's Literature Courses Book Publishing Courses

Course Description

Overview

Join David as he shares his top tips for creating funny fiction for little readers – from snappy titles to unforgettable heroes and villains.
  • Write your very own children’s book
  • Learn about the industry
  • Discover what makes a great title
  • Find inspiration in your life
  • Become an expert in toilet humour

Syllabus

  • Writing Books for Children Introduction
  • Research your childhood
  • Passion breeds inspiration
  • Stories out of stories
  • Take from the real world
  • Character inspiration
  • Themes and subjects
  • Power of opposing forces
  • Structure
  • Driving forces
  • The hero
  • Your villain
  • When to set your story
  • Where to set your story
  • Finding the funny
  • Toilet humour
  • Sitting down to write
  • Know where you're headed
  • The big idea
  • The title
  • Openings
  • Grab their attention
  • Criticism & cuts
  • Tips

Taught by

David Walliams

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