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Certificate in Writing for Children

Approved by the UW Department of English.

Certificates » Writing for Children
Program Features
  • Guest speakers, including notable published children’s book authors
  • In-class writing and peer workshops
  • Year-end class anthology showcasing your writing
  • Opportunity to submit your work to Stratus: Journal of Arts & Writing
Who Should Apply
  • Individuals interested in writing fiction and nonfiction for children
Investigate the world of children's fiction and nonfiction, including picture books, chapter books and novels. Learn to bring your own tales to life and captivate children's imaginations. Discover how to transform the idea of a story into an enthralling narrative, page by page. Explore how to use your own inner resources to strengthen your creative voice and prepare for the long, quiet phase of writing and rewriting on your own.
Key Outcomes
You will learn the craft of writing by discovering your own voice as a children's book author while gaining an understanding of the children's publishing market.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2013  Details UW Seattle 4318
Course Dates Days Instructor
Writing for Children: Foundations Oct 8 - Dec 10, 2013 Tu Stekly
Writing for Children: Intermediate Jan 7 - Mar 11, 2014 Tu Hess
Writing for Children: Capstone Apr 1 - Jun 3, 2014 Tu Stekly
Autumn 2012  Details UW Seattle 3922 Closed
Course Dates Days Instructor
Writing for Children: Foundations Oct 9 - Dec 11, 2012 Tu Stekly
Writing for Children: Intermediate Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2013 Tu Hess
Writing for Children: Capstone Apr 2 - Jun 4, 2013 Tu Stekly