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Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

Embark on a magical journey through the world of children's books in this immersive workshop. Learn the secrets of captivating young readers and balancing imagination with professionalism. From picture books to YA novels, discover how to write stories that will enchant and inspire.

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Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

Embark on a magical journey through the world of children's books in this immersive workshop. Learn the secrets of captivating young readers and balancing imagination with professionalism. From picture books to YA novels, discover how to write stories that will enchant and inspire.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $464
  • Earn 4,640 reward points
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  • Zoom Conference
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions

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  • $464
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions
  • Price includes $25 registration fee.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this writing for children course:

The quiet magic of Goodnight Moon grows into the zaniness of Dr. Seuss and widens into the dazzlement of Harry Potter then matures into the straight talk of Judy Blume and the gritty reality of The Outsiders. Such is the amazing journey children take through books. These stories are a treasured part of childhood and they linger for a lifetime.

To captivate young readers, you must balance a youthful imagination with an adult professionalism. Here you will learn about the various types of children’s books and their special requirements, as well as fiction craft and how to market your work.

Whatever type of children’s book you seek to write—picture books, easy readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult—we’ll show you how to write stories that entrance.

Notes:
Our Children’s Book courses cover the full spectrum of children’s books, from picture books to YA novels. Many children’s books authors write books for various age levels. The focus is mostly on fiction, but writers are welcome to work on nonfiction children’s books.

If you want to work on a YA novel, you may do so in our Children’s Book courses, or in our Fiction/Novel courses or our genre courses: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery. The difference: In a Children’s Book course, you will be learning about and reading works for various age levels; in the other courses, you will be learning about and reading works for adults. This is fine because YA novels are very close to adult novels.

Important:

  • Schedule posted is the Start and End date of the class. You may access the class at any time, day or night, within the schedule provided. Please see Online Class Delivery for more details.
  • Registrants will receive email instructions and information on how to access the online classroom.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

All Classes (except One-day and Zoom Intensives and Write-Ins):

  • For a refund or credit, contact us three business days or more before your class starts. You can either choose to hold a full credit with us good for one year on other Gotham classes OR you can opt for a refund less a $25 administrative fee and your $25 registration fee ($50 total).
  • If you need to withdraw after your class has started (or two business days before it starts), you won’t receive a refund, but you’re welcome to a Gotham credit less the price of Week 1 and your $25 registration fee, but we need to hear from you three business days or more before Week 2 meets for that to happen. After that point, no credits are available.

One-day and Zoom Intensives:

  • You may reschedule a One-day or Zoom Intensive one time, if you notify us two business days before the class begins. After that first reschedule, there is a $25 rescheduling fee.
  • If you notify us three business days or more before your class begins, rescheduling is free. If you notify us less than three business days before your class begins, there is a $25 rescheduling fee. If you don’t notify us until after your class begins, we cannot reschedule you.
  • You may get a refund (minus a $50 fee) if you notify us three business days or more before your class begins.

Write-Ins:

  • If you withdraw 1 business day or more before it begins, you’re welcome to a full credit good for one year toward another Write-In. No refunds are available.
  • If you simply don’t show up and don’t notify us in advance, you forfeit your money.

A few more things:

  • Credits are valid for one year and cannot be changed into refunds down the road.
  • Simply not attending class or notifying the instructor does not mean you've officially withdrawn.
  • Some exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis for medical emergencies with a doctor's note.
  • Refunds take up to six weeks to process.

Please understand, we can't issue a refund after classes have started, even if you miss your first class. Similarly, we can't offer you a credit one day before your second class or after that. We understand that other obligations get in the way of attending class, but these policies allow us to get other interested writers into class early enough to have a good experience, and this allows us to offer our classes at a reasonable price.

Important Notes:

  • Students are allowed to join a class in the second week.
  • Only those who pay the tuition in full can be guaranteed a place in class.
  • Class dates and times may be subject to change. A substitute may be assigned or make-up classes added to the end of the term.
  • Auditing and the recording of classes are not allowed.
  • For all classes, students receive a record of payment and registration.
  • Gotham reserves the right to remove any student at our discretion.
  • Gotham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
  • Our courses are not intended to provide instruction that will result in the student's acquisition of occupational skills.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Gotham Writers Workshop (745)

(4.4-star rating across 745 reviews)
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Lisa G. on 2/7/2021
    It was a great class! I learned plenty and am inspired as a result to forge ahead with my writing. I only wish we'd had more time to cover more of the material in detail. I think a three-day intensive might allow for that.
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by susan s. on 1/31/2021
    I really enjoyed this class. I am excited about trying to write a children's book. This class was very helpful and inspiring.
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Anonymous review on 7/5/2020
    The course was great and I came away with some terrific ideas to work with. I’m not sure that I loved the intensive format. I think that Maggie is a wonderful and interesting teacher. There were some technical problems the first session but otherwise things ran smoothly.
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Anonymous review on 6/28/2020
    Excellent teacher. First class was great. Enjoyed very much. Need better access to the materials.
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Lisa M. on 9/16/2019
    The class was so informative and fun! I liked how well the day was structured and got a lot out of it. I also liked that the class was taught by an accomplished author with lots of experience.
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Takeshi r. on 6/29/2019
    I love this course and the teacher!
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by michelle b. on 6/23/2019
    Learned a lot. Instructor was experienced
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Lauren G. on 4/8/2019
    Miss Keplinger is a wonderful teacher :)
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Charleen W. on 10/21/2017
    Excellent class!
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Keileesha P. on 7/23/2017
    Great . I wish there was more time spent reviewing manuscripts and dissecting what publishers want but overall it was a good day. Instructor was sweet and answered all questions
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Anonymous review on 5/14/2017
    Absolutely amazing!
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Jamila J. on 1/10/2016
    Good class, learned alot
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Anonymous review on 5/10/2015
    Great instructor!
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Anonymous review on 4/7/2019
  • Children’s Book Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

    Reviewed by Mike G. on 1/13/2019
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who attended the Children's Book Writing Two-Day Intensive found the class to be great, helpful, and inspiring. They learned a lot from the experienced teacher and came away with plenty of ideas to work with. The class ran smoothly and was well-structured. The teacher was praised for being wonderful, sweet, and having a lot of experience as an author. Overall, students felt that they learned a lot and enjoyed the class. Direct quotes: 1. "I learned plenty and am inspired as a result to forge ahead with my writing." 2. "The course was great and I came away with some terrific ideas to work with." 3. "The class was so informative and fun! I liked how well the day was structured and got a lot out of it."

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Question from linda d.
Hi, Do you need to have a manuscript? I do not and am simply interested in knowing how to go about writing a children’s book.
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Linda! For the one-day intensive, you do not need a manuscript. Hope this helps!
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Can you specify the location of the class?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi, the class location is at 30 W 16 St Between 5th & 6th Avenues. Thank you.
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Question from Danielle
I am mostly interested in writing and illustrating children’s picture books, is this class something I should still consider even though it covers a broader spectrum?
Answer from Mike G. Verified Student
Yes, it talks about the format for picture books specifically as well.
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Danielle! Picture books are covered in depth in this class and are the primary subject matter. It veers briefly into middle grade and young adult. So yeah, if the interest is in writing and illustrating picture books, this is the place to be.
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