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Program Title: Writing Stories for Children Diploma Program
Description: Writing for children is very rewarding not only financially but also emotionally. The market for story books is huge and makes incredible profits. Story writing for children is a craft and like any other craft, it can be taught and learned. The program will help you in developing good work habits, conducting research, marketing your ideas and preparing manuscripts for publishers. Becoming a writer will give you a career which is not bound by timings and location.
Syllabus: The program provides instructions on how to write for children of all ages from story books for very small children, to junior magazine articles and books, to more complex fiction for teenagers. The course gives instructions on the basic terminology, language, rules and style. You will also get to read the works of famous writers and take inspiration from them. Topics cover
- Basic Writing techniques
- Understanding child psychology
- Short Story writing
- Picture writing
- Writing for young readers
- Autobiographical writing
- Poetic Expressions
- Articles
- The Basics of Children's Writing
- Children's Writing Genres
Accreditation: The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Every magazine, newspaper and even companies need writers. You can write your own novel or a storybook; can do freelance writing; work for a magazine; become a feature writer and so on. Worldwide, more than $2.5 billion worth of children's books are purchased annually, and more than 75% of publishers welcome children's material. The annual earnings for writers last year were $50,580. You can make money from associated activities like workshops and author visits to schools.
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