Write for Children (online)

How do you write a memorable children’s story? Write a Young Adult novel? Nonfiction that reaches out to young people?

It’s all about creating lovable (and hate-able) characters. Transforming a story idea into scenes on the page. And knowing the conventions of children’s and young-adult literature.

At “Write for Children” we'll analyze a range of categories, from picture books to Young Adult novels. You'll leave the class with:

10 writing techniques based on best-loved children’s books
A first draft of your story, written at the workshop
Notes on how to expand & revise your story

All levels and non-native speakers of English speakers are welcome.

Contact us for dates
Taught by Lisa Friedman
Venue: Online
Register for this workshop (Fee: €150)
Have questions about this workshop? Call us +31 (0) 62 502 0817 or send us an email.

Workshop times listed are in Amsterdam time (CET).

What people are saying about this workshop

“There are many reasons why I write, but I have always believed that a story needs an audience, a reader – a story needs to be heard one way or another. And even when it is scary, exciting and nerve-wracking to expose that vulnerable part of you to others, at the end it is very rewarding to see how other people react to your work, how you as a writer have managed to capture their interest or provoke an emotion out of them. It is always a bit scary to hear your work being read out loud, especially in front of others – nevertheless, the experience is empowering.

The atmosphere in the workshop was amazing, the opportunity to spend time and talk about children’s literature with like-minded people was inspiring. The conversations and comments flowing through the workshop gave me a lot of insight.”

Mari, April 24, 2022

“Despite being a veteran of online writing courses, I learned a great deal at this workshop. Letting others read my work was also a great way of testing my ideas are working; the first-hand feedback was a goldmine.

I’m so pleased about the positive approach at the workshop; it made me feel as though I was in good hands, from start to finish.”

ZG, April 24, 2022

“I learnt numerous techniques to use when writing for children and young adults. Learning how to recognise and understand these was eye-opening.

I enjoyed the learning environment. The timing and pace of the workshops were well structured, keeping everyone involved, alert, and even entertained!”

Angela, February 28, 2016

“This was a great workshop. The teacher clearly knows her stuff and is very energetic and highly inspiring. Many thanks.”

Ron, February 28, 2016

“Children are game for anything. I throw them hard words, and they backhand them over the net.”

– E.B. White

Write for Children (online)