Children's Novel Writing for Beginners

How to make writing more vibrant for a younger reader

“Congratulations! You have made it to the end of the course. This means that you're already on the right path to become a writer! Before we say goodbye now, I'd like to remind you of a couple of things to help you with your final project. Reliving Your Past I would like you to make the final project your own. Let it be inspired by something from your past. It doesn't have to be a big event―a small memory that stuck with you until today is more than enough to get going.

Reliving your memories will help to make your writing more engaging. Just let the story grow and see what happens. Choosing Your Characters Before you actually start writing, it helps to be on the lookout for ideas. Make notes of the things you experience in your daily life―you never know when you might use them. Don't forget to choose a main character with whom you can identify. Planning Your Story Plan your story by writing out the key beats of the beginning, the middle, and the end. I showed you how to do this in the second unit. Remember to write for today's children, not for the child you once were. You can also create a mood board and listen to music for additional inspiration. Writing Your Draft Then just make a start and don't look back once you've begun. Writing can make you doubt yourself during the process, especially when you get into the habit of constantly re-reading what you've already written. Save this for later, when your first draft is done! Editing Your Story Once you've finished, take a break before you start editing. This process is about making your writing more vibrant and engaging. Avoid repetitions. If during the process of creating your final project you ever feel stuck, insecure, or lost, don't hesitate to ask your questions to the community. It's a normal part of writing―or any other creative discipline, for that matter. Once you're happy with your story, I'd love to see it (or part of it) in the forum. Feel free to kindly and respectfully comment on the stories of your fellow classmates as well. You will see how fulfilling and encouraging other people's feedback can be! Again, thank you so much for choosing this course and see you in the forum. Until then, I really hope you enjoy your writing journey―it has only just begun!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project We have come to the end of the course. Hopefully, by now, you've started to find your writing style. Let's look at what you've done in your course. First, it's wise to look around you for ideas all the time. Remember to hang on to them because you might need them for a story or a book idea. You have chosen a memory for your piece. Using those memories helps your writing become more vivid and realistic. You have chosen a character, and as you've been writing, hopefully you've discovered even more about them. You've planned your story by writing out the key beats of the beginnin...”

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Course summary for: Children's Novel Writing for Beginners

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 13 lessons (1h 39m)
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• Category

  Writing

• Areas

  Narrative, Storytelling, Writing