Complete exercises to improve fundamental craft skills
Explore characterization, story structure, setting, and point of view
Develop a writing voice that is uniquely your own
Complete a picture book manuscript draft
Identify potential publishers for your work
About this course:
Created for the beginning writer, this course explores the various genres within the category of children's picture books, including nonfiction, writing in rhyme, classics and concept books for young children. Writing exercises focus on improving fundamental craft skills, such as characterization, story structure, setting, voice and point-of-view. You are encouraged to expand your creative thinking in order to develop your own unique writing style (your voice), and a peer feedback group provides a nurturing atmosphere for discussion of each writer's work. The goal is to complete a draft of a picture book manuscript and a market list of potential publishers.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Writing Picture Books: Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication
by Ann Whitford Paul
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Writing Picture Books
by Ann Whitford Paul
Writer's Digest Books
ISBN 9781440353758
(Optional)
Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
HarperCollins
ISBN 0060254920
(Optional)
The Color Monster
by Anna Llenas
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 978-0316450010
(Optional)
Press Here
by Herve Tullet
Chronicle Books
ISBN 0811879542
(Optional)
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
by Joanna Ho
HarperCollins
ISBN 9780062915627
(Optional)
After the Fall
by Dan Santat
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN 1626726825
(Optional)
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
by Carol Boston Weatherford
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication
by Ann Whitford Paul
Writer's Digest Books;
ISBN 978-1440353758
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