Kathryn O. Galbraith Intermediate Writing for Children Students develop a clear sense of their own direction in writing for children, as they choose subjects and use a variety of techniques to enhance their writing, including research and reflection about their responses to books for children. They explore the challenges related to the beginning, middle, and end of stories, and focus on the craft of revising stories. Published writers of children's books discuss a variety of genres, how they researched their subjects, and how they revised their work. Based on the direction identified in the previous two courses, students focus on writing, and particularly the rewriting entailed in preparing a manuscript to submit for publication. The perspective of the children's book editor is introduced, as well as the role of contracts, agents, and professional associations.
Students develop a marketing plan and identify at least three publishers for their story.
Laura Kvasnosky May be open on a space-available basis to individuals who do not wish to pursue the certificate.