Writing Children's Stories for Beginners
A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz, Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist
Joined November 2019
Captivate young readers by creating universes, characters, and plots they can connect with
Joined November 2019
According to writer and children's literature specialist Fanuel Hanán Díaz, the best way to transform a person's world is by telling them stories in the magical phase of childhood. Let him show you how to channel your ideas in writing and compose a powerful story.
In this course, explore a range of narrative techniques to tell gripping stories to young readers through coherent universes, relatable characters, and strong discourse.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start the course by stepping into the world of Fanuel Hanán as he shares his main influences, inspirations, and most-defining pieces as a children's author.
Then get straight to work on defining your story by asking yourself what you want to write about, what type of character you'd like to design, where the story will take place, and how you imagine the ending. Fanuel helps you answer all these questions and more talking about inspiration and how to awaken it.
Now it's time to get stuck in! Prepare for the most important part of the process: letting your imagination take the reins. Leave fear and preconceptions at the door, and don't second guess yourself however wild your ideas may seem at first. This is how you get the most out of each idea and can build a strong basis for your story.
To finish up, Fanuel teaches you how to polish off your piece by taking a step back from the text. Now you have the tools and techniques to refine your language, correct mistakes, assess the logical cohesion, and make sure your text has the necessary spark to engage young readers.
- 99% positive reviews (147)
- 4,370 students
- 16 lessons (2h 57m)
- 17 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a short children's story from beginning to end, full of nuances, characters, and details that make it as attractive as possible to young readers.
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Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in the art of writing for the little ones.
Requirements and materials
All you need to take this course is an interest in writing and a flare for reading.
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Fanuel Hanán Díaz
A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz
Fanuel Hanán Díaz graduated with a Batchelor of Arts in Social Communication from the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Venezuela and headed up the Department of Selection of Children's Books at Venezuela's Banco del Libro in Caracas. He has participated as a judge for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the BolognaRagazzi Award, and the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB). He has been recognized with the National Children's Literature Award (Venezuela), the Tatoulou Award (France), and the Cuatrogatos Foundation Award (USA). Several of his books have also been included in the IBBY Honour List, the White Ravens recommendation list, and the Programa SEP.
Over the last few years, he has gained extensive experience as an editor and university professor, as well as held the director's position at Barataria magazine, which specializes in Latin-American Children's Literature and the development of investigative projects such as Independent Scholar.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The first steps to write your text
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Where do the ideas come from?
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Sophisticated writing resources
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How to understand the reader
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Games to spark your imagination
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The sketch as a starting point
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U3
With your hands on the pencil
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The order of things
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Characters
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Stage of all sizes
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The story 1
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Story 2
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U4
Rewriting
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The art of polishing a story
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A title, a beginning and an end
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The precise words
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What do I do with my story?
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FP
Final project
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Children's story writing for beginners
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create characters and imaginary worlds, develop narrative structures, use creative techniques, polish your writing, and explore literary devices to craft engaging, high-quality children’s stories.
The course is intermediate level, perfect for those who already have basic writing skills and want to dive deeper into creating children’s stories and narrative techniques.
All you need is an interest in children’s literature, a desire to write, and access to basic materials like a notebook and pen. No prior professional experience required.
Techniques taught include using the fantastic duo, narrative games, dream journaling, idea generation through chance, and building imaginary worlds to spark literary creativity.
You’ll learn how to structure a story with a beginning, middle, and end, incorporating narrative tension, conflict, and alternative endings tailored for young audiences.
Yes, the course teaches how to build authentic characters with emotional depth and clear motivations, seen through a child’s eyes and using specific literary tools.
The course includes playful exercises, inspiration techniques, memory collection, using objects, and strategies to organize ideas and boost narrative creativity.
This course has enhanced my writing skills and improved me academically and professionally. A heartfelt thank you to the instructor and the Domestika team.
Como psicóloga y docente universitaria interesada en aprender a escribir literatura infantil, encontré este curso muy valioso para comprender los fundamentos. Fanuel Hahan transmite los conceptos con claridad y entusiasmo, logrando que el proceso creativo resulte cercano y motivador. Me ayudó a organizar ideas, comprender mejor la estructura de un cuento infantil y animarme a comenzar a escribir. Es una excelente opción para quienes parten desde cero y desean iniciarse en este maravilloso mundo.
Me encantó este curso
So useful for writers that are starting up and need structure. The examples are very straighfoward, polished, and you can feel his love for writing. I´m very pleased.
Thank you for an enlightening course! It won me from the first minutes of introduction and I learned and gained a lot of experience.