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Published author Virginia Bailey talks about her courses

Course Description

If you want to write children's books, this course is for you. This course teaches you the fundamentals of writing picture books for children aged 0-12. You'll learn how to tell stories, structure your work, develop characters, write for your target audience, write dialogue, understand popular children's themes, self-publish versus traditional publishing, work with illustrators and publishers, and market and distribute your work.  Students should have basic computer skills.

The instructor, Virginia Bailey, is an independent film/video writer, producer, director, and a published author of children's audiobooks, hardcover, softcover, and eBooks. She also teaches Screenwriting II, Advanced Screenwriting Workshop, Pre- and Post-Production for Film, Television & Internet, and Writing Children's Books.

 

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, you'll have the tools and resources necessary to begin navigating the world of children's book publishing and grow as a writer for children.  
 

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Section Title
Writing Books for Children
Type
Online: Self Paced
Dates
Aug 18, 2025 to Oct 10, 2025
Contact Hours
8.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $299.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes
You may register for this Online Self-Paced course until September 19, 2025; you must finish by October 10.
The instructor, Virginia Bailey, is an independent film/video writer, producer, director, and a published author of children's audiobooks, hardcover, softcover, and eBooks. She also teaches Screenwriting II, Advanced Screenwriting Workshop, Pre- and Post-Production for Film, Television & Internet, and Writing Children's Books.
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