Children's Writing

I mentioned in one of my earlier blogs that I'm getting ready to begin children's literature writing program. The program is through the Institute of Children's Literature and they seem to have a very successful reputation. The program is done from home, and each student is paired with a published mentor writer for guidance and feedback throughout the whole process. There are different lessons/assignments that take you step by step through to publishing. Some authors were even able to sell stories before they had completed the course, but in any case all students have a published magazine and a published book piece by the end.


I've been putting off doing the course since Fall 2003...either I was too busy being stressed from teaching, or from sales, or from getting married - time does not stand around forever waiting for life to stop! I'm proud of myself for finally putting my foot through the door. I will eventually start posting some fictional writing samples on my blog but nothing is ready for anyone else's eyes! Or maybe my skin just isn't thick enough yet...:). Whatever the case, stay tuned if you're interested!