• Writing for Children

    HSW140.8 Writing for Children

    This subject introduces students to the highly specialised area of writing for children. The course covers practical ways to improve writing skills, the different categories of writing for children in Australia, as well as technical and social issues surrounding the art of writing for children. Students will learn through writing workshops, lectures, class discussion of issues and other writers’ works, critique group and lecturer assessment of creative pieces. A key focus throughout this subject is on developing a number of original manuscripts for children with a view to publication.

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