Learning to Write for Children

Every night you read your child a bedtime story. Sometimes you read the same book night after night. Have you ever read one of those children's books and thought to yourself, "I can write something better than this?" Well, maybe you can! But before you start typing your future bestseller, you might want to consider taking a writing class. They're easy to find, and it will help you learn how to write for children--which is harder than it looks! Don't worry. Many local colleges and adult education courses offer children's writing classes to adults. Once there, you will learn proper techniques for writing stories and poetry, and you'll have a better chance of being published. After all, millions of people try to write for children, but very few take the proper steps to learn how to write a marketable story or book.

If you are interested in a distance education writing class, you might consider the Institute of Children's Literature. Although somewhat expensive, this correspondence course has been around since 1969. Located in West Redding, CT, many of its graduating students have gone on to have their work published. The Institute offers convenient payment plans to students who are accepted into the program. Yes, you have to "audition" first. Contrary to popular belief, they don't let everyone into their writing school.