55-5312 Writing for Children

Writing books for children- from lap-sitter to young adult- covers fiction, creative non-fiction, and plays, with emphasis on characterization, theme, plot, setting, dialogue, and conflict. Professional tips on subject matter of interest to children, preparation of manuscripts for publication and possible markets will also be studied.

3 Credits
Requisites COREQUISITES: 55-5101 Fiction Writing I or 55-6101 Fiction Writing I or 55-5102 Fiction Writing II or 55-6102 Fiction Writing II or 55-5104 Prose Forms or 55-5105 Advanced Prose Forms or