How to write for younger readers
Are you passionate about writing stories that will inspire younger audiences? Read on for more information about our specialised courses on how to write for children and young adults.
Writing YA & Children's Fiction – Three Months
Join a group of 15 writers for three months of expert teaching, workshops and tutorials from prize-winning YA and children’s author Catherine Johnson.
Writing YA & Middle Grade Fiction
Write captivating stories for younger readers with award-winning children’s fiction and YA author Patrice Lawrence. 6 weeks.
Writing a Children's Picture Book
Popular children’s book author and illustrator David O’Connell guides you through the unwritten rules of writing children’s picture book text. 6 weeks.
Illustrating a Children's Picture Book
Bestselling and prolific children’s book illustrator and author, Sarah McIntyre, guides you through the fundamentals of children’s picture book illustration. 6 weeks.
Writing & Illustrating a Children's Picture Book
Sarah McIntyre and David O'Connell share insights into both sides picture book creation. Perfect for budding illustrators and writers. 10 weeks.
I went in an enthusiast, but left with a much more professional outlook. Catherine really pushed us – every sentence had to work hard, every character needed to feel real…
Author of Ghostcloud
How I got Published: Cynthia Murphy & Steph Thwaites
Learn all about successful YA author Cynthia Murphy’s time studying on our Writing YA & Children's Fiction course and how she works with her Curtis Brown literary agent Steph Thwaites to build her career as a successful YA author, and receive advice on the writing and publishing process, including how to write for younger readers.
The CBC course was where my career as a children’s author began. I had a little baby at the time, so the flexibility to watch the videos and do the weekly tasks in my own time was perfect for me.
Author of I Am NOT a Prince