Do you have an idea for a chapter book, middle grade, or YA novel?
Work one-to-one with a developmental editor in the self-paced Children’s Novel Workshop and write the FIRST DRAFT this semester . . .
Children’s Novel FIRST DRAFT Workshop Syllabus
1. Story Basics
Begin writing your first draft and make a plan for this semester.
2. Genres and Comps
Keep writing and look for 3 comps.
3. Voice
Keep writing and check the voice in your 3 comps.
4. Classic Story Design
Keep writing and make a story map of your first comp.
5. Classic Conflicts
Keep writing and make a story map of your second comp.
6. Beginning, Middle, and End
Keep writing and make a story map of your third comp.
7. Theme
Make a story map of your completed first draft and figure out your theme.
8. Revision
Revise your story map.
Enrollment is open until August 28, 2026. See more here.
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