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Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

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Learn new concepts from professionals in the field.

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Your Writing Identity
18 videos

Writing for Young Readers - Promotional Video
Welcome to Writing for Young Readers
Introduction to Your Writing Identity
Your Writing Life - Part One
Your Writing Life - Part Two
You, Your Culture and Story
Cultural Myths and Legends
Viewpoint - Part One
Viewpoint - Part Two
Interview with Uma Krishnaswami - Part One: 'the very young experience the world through their skins'
Interview with Uma Krishnaswami - Part Two: 'for me place and the people are inextricable'
Interview with Uma Krishnaswami - Part Three 'it came out in eight Indian languages'
Interview with Uma Krishnaswami - Part Four: 'I suddenly began to see the entire story'
Interview with Apirana Taylor - Part One: 'I carried exercise books with me everywhere I went'
Interview with Apirana Taylor - Part Two: 'I'm leaving something behind for future generations'
Interview with Apirana Taylor - Part Three: 'one word is worth a thousand pictures'
Interview with Apirana Taylor - Part Four: 'your ears are often your best editor'
Module Summary Your Writing Identity

7 readings

Course Overview
How to Get Help
FAQs
Instructors and Guest Authors
Course Materials
Extracts: You, Your Culture and Story
Extracts: Cultural Myths and Legends

1 peer review

Your Writing Identity: Life Event from a Viewpoint
Genre, Form, and Audience
11 videos

Introduction to Genre, Form, and Audience
Genre - Part One
Genre - Part Two
Form - Part One
Form - Part Two
Audience - Part One
Audience - Part Two
Interview with Finegan Kruckemeyer - Part One: 'it can be nice to write just for the sake of writing'
Interview with Finegan Kruckemeyer - Part Two: 'my favourite authors have permeated my brain'
Interview with Finegan Kruckemeyer - Part Three: 'it truly is a magical feeling'
Module Summary Genre, Form, and Audience

2 readings

Extracts: Genre Types
Extracts: Audience

1 peer review

Genre, Form and Audience: Define your Audience
Structure
13 videos

Introduction to Structure
Character - Part One
Character - Part Two
Setting
Plot and Theme - Part One
Plot and Theme - Part Two
Language and Dialogue
Other Language Tools
Interview with Tololwa Mollel - Part One 'I let an idea simmer in my head'
Interview with Tololwa Mollel - Part Two: 'let the story show you the way'
Interview with Tololwa Mollel - Part Three: 'I give them their right to live as characters'
Interview with Tololwa Mollel - Part Four: 'I really enjoyed the act of writing itself'
Module Summary Structure

5 readings

Extracts: Character
Extracts: Setting
Sample Plot Chart
Extracts: Plot and Theme
Extracts Language and Dialogue

1 peer review

Elements of Structure
Editing and Proofreading
10 videos

Introduction to Editing and Proofreading
Structural Editing - Part One
Structural Editing - Part Two
Structural Editing - Part Three
Copyediting and Proofreading - Part One
Copyediting and Proofreading - Part Two
Interview with Summer Edward - Part One: 'The story keeps telling itself in my mind'
Interview with Summer Edward - Part Two: 'don't be afraid to cut'
Interview with Summer Edward - Part Three: 'I practice silence'
Module Summary Editing and Proofreading

3 readings

Structural Editing Checklist
Extract: Structural Editing
Copyediting Checklist

1 peer review

Editing and Proofreading
Publishing
12 videos

Introduction to Publishing
Forms of Print Publishing
Forms of Digital Publishing - Part One
Forms of Digital Publishing - Part Two
Publishing Opportunities
Approaching Publishers
Interview with Victoria Azaro - Part One: 'every day I learnt something new'
Interview with Victoria Azaro - Part Two: 'you need to wear lots of hats'
Interview with Victoria Azaro - Part Three: 'I really draw from my culture'
Interview with Victoria Azaro - Part Four: 'write from the heart'
Where to From Here
Module Summary Publishing

3 readings

Examples of Different Publishing Platforms
Examples of Different Digital Publishing Platforms
Examples of Writing Organisations

1 peer review

Publishing

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The course focuses on Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest. It covers fundamentals through interactive modules designed for s.

What is the duration of the course?

The course offers over 13 hours of recorded content.

Is there a certificate provided upon completion?

Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certification

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The course is accessible on both web and mobile platforms.

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