Kidlit 101, Becoming An Author

How to Write And Publish a Children's Book
What you'll learn
Learners will be able to identify the categories of children's literature and their features.
Learners will be able to create a dynamic, fun character and an original storyline.
Learners will be able to follow submission guidelines and determine which publishers to submit to.
Learners will be able to promote their work as an author.
Requirements
No experience needed, only creativity and love for writing and children's literature.
Description
Award-winning children's author, Kena Sosa, guides students through the process of publishing a children's book and gives tips on how to create an original, exciting story that is ready to be published. She introduces learners to her three books to demonstrate how varied children's literature can be. Kena will discuss the different types of children's literature and their traits including picture books, middle grade chapter books and YA (Young Adult) novels. She describes how future authors can turn their stories into fantastic reads ready for young ears through story and character development. She also highlights the importance of editing in the process before submitting a manuscript, as well as the roles of the editor, illustrator and publisher in creating the final design and draft of the books. Giving examples of the types of characters, plotlines and problems characters face today, she helps learners develop a timely and modern story to avoid cliches in the genre. Once their manuscript is ready, Kena leads the way to help learners understand the submission process, how to locate and follow submission guidelines and find a publisher that fits their story. She finishes the course by giving ideas on book promotion and what is necessary to get the word out about their book.
Overview
Section 1: Types of Children's Books
Lecture 1 Types of Children's Books
Section 2: Character Development
Lecture 2 Character Development-Who to Write About?
Section 3: Story Development
Lecture 3 How to Develop Your Story
Section 4: Submitting Your Children's Book to Publishers
Lecture 4 Submitting to a Publisher
Section 5: How to Promote Your Work
Lecture 5 How To Promote Your Work
Beginner aspiring children's authors who want to understand story development and publishing better.
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