Writing Children's Stories for Beginners

A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz , Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist

Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined November 2019

Captivate young readers by creating universes, characters, and plots they can connect with

99% positive reviews (128)
3,691 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Captivate young readers by creating universes, characters, and plots they can connect with

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 17 downloads

Where do the ideas come from?
15 minutes, 27 seconds
Sophisticated writing resources
10 minutes, 14 seconds
How to understand the reader
11 minutes, 27 seconds
Games to spark your imagination
12 minutes, 37 seconds
The sketch as a starting point
9 minutes, 10 seconds
The order of things
7 minutes, 0 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (128)
  • 3,691 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 57m)
  • 17 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • 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.

Projects by course students

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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3,691 Students
128 Reviews
99% Positive ratings
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Fanuel Hanán Díaz

A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz

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Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist

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

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    The first steps to write your text

    • Where do the ideas come from?
    • Sophisticated writing resources
    • How to understand the reader
    • Games to spark your imagination
    • The sketch as a starting point
  • U3

    With your hands on the pencil

    • The order of things
    • Characters
    • Stage of all sizes
    • The story 1
    • Story 2
  • U4

    Rewriting

    • The art of polishing a story
    • A title, a beginning and an end
    • The precise words
    • What do I do with my story?
  • FP

    Final project

    • Children's story writing for beginners

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Writing Children's Stories for Beginners. Writing course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz

Writing Children's Stories for Beginners

A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz
Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined November 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (128)
  • 3,691 students