Writing for Children's Books

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Writing for Children's Books (ELT356)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

ELT356 Writing for Children’s Books is a hands-on course that takes students through the creative process of writing a children’s book: from inspiration and research to submitting for publication and book promotion. Along the way, students will learn how to write different types of children’s books including picture books, comics, and chapter books for a variety of age groups. At the same time, they will acquire an in-depth understanding of their intended readership and children’s book publishing trends. This course will also be useful for people who have to write for children, such as museum/park curators, content creators, and others in similar professions.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Introduction to Children’s Books
Understanding Children as Readers
Creating a Children’s Writer Toolkit
Writing a Picture Book
Writing a Comic Book
Writing a Chapter Book
Writing a Non-Fiction Book
Editing a Children’s Book
Preparing to be Published
Promoting Children’s Books
Representation and Morality in Children’s Books
Trends in Children’s Book Publishing

Learning Outcome

Differentiate between the forms and types of writing for children of various age groups.
Analyse the processes by which children’s books are conceived, published and marketed.
Critique current issues faced by children’s book creators in Singapore.
Create an original children’s book.
Construct a persuasive submissions letter to potential publishers.
Develop engaging book promotion ideas.