Children’s Fiction: Write Compelling Adventure Stories
A course by Ross Montgomery , Children's Author
Joined December 2020
Explore the process of writing a captivating quest story for children and create a one-page synopsis of your book ready to submit to a literary agent
Explore the process of writing a captivating quest story for children and create a one-page synopsis of your book ready to submit to a literary agent
Joined December 2020
Children’s fiction writing is a chance to take the imagination of young minds on fantastical journeys, whilst diving into an exciting literary journey of your own. Award-winning children’s author Ross Montgomery began his career as a primary school teacher, but since his writing debut Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door he has written more than 20 books for young readers. His stories invite them into worlds full of oddity, mischief, and laughter.
In this course, he guides you through the development of your own adventure-quest story plot, and how to edit it to create a structured one-page synopsis ready to submit to a literary agent. Explore what a children’s book is, understand your readers, and learn how to approach publishers with your story. Embark on your children’s fiction adventure.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (135)
- 4,097 students
- 15 lessons (3h 13m)
- 18 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Write a single page synopsis of your quest-adventure book, ready to send to a literary agent.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in writing children’s books, and learning how to pitch their story.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, all you need is access to a word processor.
Reviews
A course by Ross Montgomery
Ross Montgomery is an award-winning children’s author, who has been an avid reader and writer since childhood. He began his career as a primary school teacher and in the school holidays started writing a book for young readers. Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door, Ross’ professional writing debut, kick started his career as an author in 2013. The book was also shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award and selected as The Sunday Times Top 100 Modern Children’s Classics.
Since then, Ross has written over 20 books for young readers, everything from picture books to short stories to novels, all of which are full of humor, magic, and adventure. His titles include Perijee and Me which won the Weald Book Award and Max and the Millions, both of which were nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award. Ross also leads writing workshops for both children and adults.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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What Is a Children's Book?
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Warm-up Exercises to Start Writing
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Gathering Your Ideas Together
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U3
Planning and Creating
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What is a Quest Narrative?
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Planning: The Beginning 1
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Planning: The Beginning 2
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Planning: The Middle 1
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Planning: The Middle 2
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Planning: The End
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Creating Your Synopsis 1
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Creating Your Synopsis 2
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U4
Submitting Your Synopsis
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Research
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Submitting
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to children's book fiction
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stephane_t
J'ai beaucoup apprécié la manière dont Ross Montgomery construit les différentes parties de l'histoire qu'il propose en exemple, et en modifie les éléments afin de la rendre plus enrichissante. Cela est très inspirant !
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paulanaleh
PlusMuy bueno!
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overtrees
This is an enjoyable and informative course. Ross Montgomery has a lovely and approachable style of teaching - he is clear, organised and fun. I am finding it useful and jolly.
laviebohemia
Es un excelente curso para iniciarse en la escritura de cuentos para infancias. Te da buenos consejos y ejercicios para ordenar tu idea y comenzar a crear buenas historias.
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vipheakno
Great