Children’s writing is a specialised craft. It is a rewarding, inspirational, and often demanding branch of writing. Very few people can easily recall their own childhood, and write in a manner that children can relate to. For most, it takes many hours, months, and possibly years, to write a unique and appealing story that children will want to read.

There are two major criteria for successful children’s writing: understanding children and developing good writing skills.

You should read a wide selection of popular children's books and magazines to get a feel for what today's children want to read. You might be surprised to see how children's writing has changed since the days when Biggles, Nancy Drew and the Famous Five were at their peak!

Children's Writing Correspondence Course (click here to enrol)