Overview
This course is called Making ‘Magic’ Happen because writing for children is about bringing whole worlds into existence right in front of the child’s ‘eyes of the imagination’. A children’s writer needs to be a safe and genuine ‘wonder maker’, someone who can create a world that is marvellous, mysterious and unaccountably enchanting, yet always provide an underlying sense of security. It is recommened that students take Starting to Write before starting this course but direct entry is available to more experienced writers.
What does the course cover?
The course focuses on understanding what a story is and the art of
storytelling in a way that relates to younger readers. In this
intermediate level course, well-known writers and storytellers share
their insights about how they go about writing in a way that really
does make 'magic' happen. The course looks at some of the dangers as
well as the glorious flights of fantasy available to the writers of
this genre.
Course Assessment
You will receive comments and
direction from your tutor throughout the course.
If you choose to have your work formally assessed,
you will receive details on submitting a folio
of work with the course materials.
Higher Education Credit: 60 credit points at Level 2
