Writing Children's Stories for Beginners
A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz , Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist
Joined November 2019
Captivate young readers by creating universes, characters, and plots they can connect with
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 99% positive reviews (122)
- 3187 students
Captivate young readers by creating universes, characters, and plots they can connect with
According to writer and children's literature specialist Fanuel Hanán Díaz, the best way to transform a person's world is by telling them stories in the magical phase of childhood. Let him show you how to channel your ideas in writing and compose a powerful story.
In this course, explore a range of narrative techniques to tell gripping stories to young readers through coherent universes, relatable characters, and strong discourse.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (122)
- 3187 students
- 16 lessons (2h 57m)
- 17 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a short children's story from beginning to end, full of nuances, characters, and details that make it as attractive as possible to young readers.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in the art of writing for the little ones.
Requirements and materials
All you need to take this course is an interest in writing and a flare for reading.
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A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz
Fanuel Hanán Díaz graduated with a Batchelor of Arts in Social Communication from the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Venezuela and headed up the Department of Selection of Children's Books at Venezuela's Banco del Libro in Caracas. He has participated as a judge for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the BolognaRagazzi Award, and the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB). He has been recognized with the National Children's Literature Award (Venezuela), the Tatoulou Award (France), and the Cuatrogatos Foundation Award (USA). Several of his books have also been included in the IBBY Honour List, the White Ravens recommendation list, and the Programa SEP.
Over the last few years, he has gained extensive experience as an editor and university professor, as well as held the director's position at Barataria magazine, which specializes in Latin-American Children's Literature and the development of investigative projects such as Independent Scholar.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The first steps to write your text
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Where do the ideas come from?
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Sophisticated writing resources
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How to understand the reader
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Games to spark your imagination
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The sketch as a starting point
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U3
With your hands on the pencil
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The order of things
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Characters
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Stage of all sizes
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The story 1
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Story 2
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U4
Rewriting
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The art of polishing a story
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A title, a beginning and an end
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The precise words
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What do I do with my story?
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FP
Final project
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Children's story writing for beginners
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Get front-row seats
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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amanda_blue
Muy recomendable, el primer curso sobre escritura infantil que hago, de muchos más.
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carmengb_2
El curso es muy útil para todos los que desean dedicarse a la literatura infantil o escribir cuentos para niños por puro placer. El profesor da ideas sugerentes para crear historias y muchos recursos adicionales. Lo recomiendo!
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paulilombardo
Un curso muy interesante y muy bien explicado. El paso a paso lo hace muy amigable, con ejemplos claros. Muy bueno.
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carlacastrorua
Muy buen curso, entretenido y dinámico. Muy bien explicado y muy interesante.
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marorleans_3
la explicaciones son muy claras y el curso está muy bien estructurado, me parece un mapa perfecto para orientarte en la escritura de un cuento corto.
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