Course Details
The Art and Craft of 'Chapter Book' Writing
21 Jun 2014
Personal Interest
Writing
Victoria University Community Continuing Education
This course is only offered in Wellington.
More Than 1 Week
4 weeks, Sat 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4 weeks, Sat 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
$395.00
Including GST
Including GST
Overview:
Stories for newly independent and maturing readers have an important – but often unsung – place in children’s literature. A good ‘chapter book’, as young readers call them, is a model of good story telling that has a shapely narrative relayed with economy and precision.
Through a series of guided exercises, character development and analysis of a range of chapter book literature, you will explore how to approach the writing of this genre, which can be as effective and memorable as its more substantial relation, the full-blown children’s novel.
Target audience:
This course is suitable for people who enjoy writing for young readers and wish to develop their craft further through the chapter book genre.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will have:
•considered elements of effective storytelling like plot, character and relationship development; creating an interesting setting; language extension and play
•considered and discussed aspects of the genre and craft.
Course format:
This hands-on workshop is held on consecutive Saturdays over four weeks. It includes ‘homework’ to be undertaken between sessions, consisting of creative writing exercises and reading examples of chapter book literature (titles to be advised).
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own lunch.
Pre-course activity:
Approximately two weeks before the start of the course you will be sent some readings and a note from Kate De Goldi to guide you in preparing for the first class. Please ensure that you include a current postal address when you enrol.
Class limit:
This course is limited to a maximum of 12 participants, so please enrol early.
Stories for newly independent and maturing readers have an important – but often unsung – place in children’s literature. A good ‘chapter book’, as young readers call them, is a model of good story telling that has a shapely narrative relayed with economy and precision.
Through a series of guided exercises, character development and analysis of a range of chapter book literature, you will explore how to approach the writing of this genre, which can be as effective and memorable as its more substantial relation, the full-blown children’s novel.
Target audience:
This course is suitable for people who enjoy writing for young readers and wish to develop their craft further through the chapter book genre.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will have:
•considered elements of effective storytelling like plot, character and relationship development; creating an interesting setting; language extension and play
•considered and discussed aspects of the genre and craft.
Course format:
This hands-on workshop is held on consecutive Saturdays over four weeks. It includes ‘homework’ to be undertaken between sessions, consisting of creative writing exercises and reading examples of chapter book literature (titles to be advised).
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own lunch.
Pre-course activity:
Approximately two weeks before the start of the course you will be sent some readings and a note from Kate De Goldi to guide you in preparing for the first class. Please ensure that you include a current postal address when you enrol.
Class limit:
This course is limited to a maximum of 12 participants, so please enrol early.
Teacher:
Kate De Goldi writes fiction for all ages and across several forms. Her novel The 10 pm Question, has won awards in New Zealand and overseas. Her most recent title, The ACB with Honora Lee, is a novel for young readers. Kate teaches creative writing in schools throughout the country and frequently facilitates children’s writing workshops for adults.
Kate De Goldi writes fiction for all ages and across several forms. Her novel The 10 pm Question, has won awards in New Zealand and overseas. Her most recent title, The ACB with Honora Lee, is a novel for young readers. Kate teaches creative writing in schools throughout the country and frequently facilitates children’s writing workshops for adults.