Creative Writing Course for Children (7-12)

Jessica Miller is a children’s writer from Brisbane, currently living in London. Her first novel, Elizabeth and Zenobia, was shortlisted for the Text Prize and the Readings Prize and was a CBCA Notable Book, as was her second book, The Republic of Birds. Her third novel, The Hotel Witch will be released in February 2023. She has taught creative writing for adults and children in Brisbane, Berlin, and London.

Start Date: 5th November, 2024
Duration: 6 Weeks
Price: £160
3 places remaining

Course Outline

Embark on a voyage of creative expression with our tailored Creative Writing Course for Children. Designed to nurture budding wordsmiths, our program offers a blend of flexibility and friendly guidance, focusing on fundamental writing principles such as the art of showing, not telling, character development, and the power of symbolism. Through engaging exercises and activities, your child’s writing skills will flourish.

Module 1: Creative Writing for Children

Inaugurate the adventure with an exploration into the realm of creative writing. This initial module empowers young minds to vividly depict scenes through the show-don’t-tell technique and initiates them into the art of self-editing.

Module 2: Adapting for Children

Tailored to suit your child’s literary preferences, this module encourages them to dissect their favorite stories, pondering over what captivates them, and challenging them to reimagine and rewrite those narratives.

Module 3: Writing Characters for Children

Delve into the craft of character creation in this module, as children learn to fashion heroes and protagonists. From understanding character motivations to breathing life into personas through personification, this session lays the groundwork for compelling storytelling.

Module 4: Writing Villains for Children

Building upon the foundation of character development, this module delves into the art of crafting villains. Through engaging activities, children learn techniques such as juxtaposition, enriching their narratives with dynamic antagonists.

Module 5: Writing Settings for Children

Immerse young writers in the sensory delights of setting creation. From bustling cityscapes to enchanted forests, this module teaches children to evoke vivid imagery by engaging all five senses in their descriptions.

Module 6: Your Own Story

Culminate the journey by empowering your child to pen their own narrative. This final module not only encourages creativity but also hones essential skills in descriptive writing and self-editing, equipping young writers for a lifetime of literary exploration.