Children's Narrative: Create Lively Characters
A course by Idalia Sautto , Writer and Historian
Write a unique story based on the development of a character and their historical context
The key to writing a relatable story is knowing all the details about the universe you're creating and, more importantly, the people who live there. Idalia Sautto is a writer, historian, and author of several children's books whose creative process involves practical research and gathering objects that trigger her imagination to create authentic characters.
In this course, learn how to write stories by developing a character based on their historical context. Create an engaging story for children's or young adult literature with a lively protagonist who is full of hopes, dreams, and memories.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 16 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (51)
- 1,417 students
- 14 lessons (2h 50m)
- 16 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a story for a book or a fanzine by developing a character and their context.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in children's books who has a story to tell.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary, just the desire to put your story on the page.
As for the materials, you need a notebook, a few of your favorite books, post-it notes, and a computer with Word or Pages.
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Idalia Sautto
A course by Idalia Sautto
Idalia Sautto is a writer and historian. Her passion for creating elaborate universes full of wonder has led her to publish several children's books and write articles, essays, and chronicles for a wide variety of audiences.
Her first published book, Checo (2010), emerged from a series of interviews she did with her grandfather; it's her first children's book and her first publication as a historian. With a career devoted to writing and editing books, it was only a matter of time before she decided to launch a personal editorial project. In 2016, she founded her own publishing company Pitzilein Books, which focuses on editing and publishing books from artists, illustrators, and writers who walk the line between literary genres like chronicle and fiction, philosophy and literature, and graphic works and children's literature.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Imagine to write
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The seeds of a story
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From memory a tree is born
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The historical branches
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Sketch the character's writing
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U3
Write to imagine
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Narration and its writing
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The story is also fiction
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The moment of truth
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The other truth of things
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Editing is also writing
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U4
Share the story
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Final details of the writing
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From text to book
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The Final Final Final File
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FP
Final project
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Children's Narrative: Create Lively Characters
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FAQs
You'll learn to create original children's characters, develop historical contexts, structure stories, and experiment with narrative voices. You'll also edit texts and adapt children's stories into different formats like fanzines and books.
The course is designed for people with basic writing skills; no prior creative writing experience is needed, as it covers everything from fundamental concepts to intermediate techniques.
You only need basic writing skills, an interest in children's literature, and access to writing materials. No previous narrative studies or specialized tools are required.
You'll learn to use literary triggers, creative objects, introspective exercises, and visual tools to build complex, believable children's characters grounded in historical and social contexts.
The course explores Aristotelian plot structure, short story and novella formats, conflict development, and the use of various narrative voices to enhance the authenticity of children's stories.
Yes, you'll learn how to reinterpret classics, adapt myths, tackle complex topics, and transform familiar or historical tales into accessible literature for kids and teens.
You'll learn how to research, contextualize, and build historical characters using timelines, family trees, and documentary resources to add realism to your stories.
Muy bueno para aprender a desarrollar un cuento con personaje histórico.
Es útil si quieres escribir sobre un personaje histórico.
Excelente
Este curso vale la pena, realmente me a ayudado en mi proceso.
O curso apresenta boas ferramentas, sobretudo para quem tem interesse em trabalhar com investigação de temas históricos.