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Have you ever dreamt about writing stories for children
and young adults? Becoming a successful children's book
author? Even have your stories turn into hit films like
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In just 5 short weeks from now, your dreams can
be reality with the internationally acclaimed Sydney Writers Centre
course 'Writing Books for Children and Young Adults'.
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On a midsummer's day back in 1865 the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson and the Reverend Robinson Duckworth rowed down the Thames in a small rowing boat.
With them were 3 young girls, Lorina, Alice and Edith, aged between 12 and 16, the daughters of the Vice Chancellor of Oxford University.
The journey had started at Folly Bridge near Oxford and was to end more than five miles down the Thames in the village of Godstow.
In an effort to keep the young girls entertained, the Reverend Dodgson told the girls a story that, not so coincidentally, featured a bored little girl named Alice who goes looking for an adventure.
The girls loved it. So much in fact that Alice pestered the Reverend to write it down for her… and after a couple of years of persuasion, was able to get the Reverend to put the story on paper.
Today, that story, Alice in Wonderland, is not only one of the biggest sellers, but one of the most highly recognised stories of all time.
The next 5-week course starts the week beginning 6 September 2010
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Speak to any children’s author and you can see it in their eyes, hear it in their voice. There’s a sense of passion that comes with combining two of the most fulfilling activities, writing, and inspiring children and young adults. That takes your life to a whole different place.
Your instincts come alive with a purpose that reaches far beyond you, growing you as a person through the journey.
And being rewarded to do so, be it financially, or simply though the twinkle of an eye of a child engrossed in your story is just icing on the cake.
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A world class mentor and children’s book editor will be with you every step of the journey
One of the most powerful aspects of the course is that you’ll be lead and mentored along your 5 week journey by none other than Judith Ridge who is well known both in Australia and Internationally for her involvement in writing for children and young adults.
The insights you’ll discover and skills you’ll develop from being mentored by someone with such a vast experience with ‘Writing for Children and young Adults’ and her industry knowledge will dramatically shorten your learning curve and allow you to compress her decades of wisdom into days or weeks.
If you’ve never heard of Judith, she has worked with the Children's Book Council, as an editor at ABC Children's Books and the NSW School Magazine and freelances as an editor for Random House. Judith edited Handle with Care: Making Friends with Animals by Paul McGreevy - one of Halstead Press' all-time top sellers. She has also edited Piccolo and Annabelle 4: The Steamer Demons by Stephen Axelsen (Random House) and numerous books for ABC Books.
For the past two years, Judith has taught “Writing for Children” at the University of Sydney MA in Creative Writing. She has also been a tutor in children’s literature at Macquarie University.
Judith regularly reviews children’s book in publications such as Good Reading and The Age and is much sought after for her work on countless committees and panels at
festivals and competitions on
children’s literature.
“I love everything about children’s
literature. And I love working
with people who enjoy
writing for children,”
says Judith. “It’s not
my job to tell you what
to write, but I’ll help
you take a piece of
your writing and make
it the best it can be.”
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If you’re like most of our participants, you already have an affinity with children, a deep connection that allows you to get into their world, onto their level, a place where you can teach, share and sometimes just listen.
Be it into the world of a 5 year old with a mind like sponge, soaking up every piece of information as they learn, or the world of a 13 year old, who’s beginning to find their inner rebel as their whole world begins to change around them.
You might even work with children day to day, or it might be that you love reading children’s books yourself. Whatever it is, you have some sort of calling inside you. An inspiration. Now you just need to know how to bring it life.
You might have written some stories before and want to take your writing abilities to the next level, or you might not have written a story since high school English, yet know this is something for you.
No matter what your level of skill and experience, The Sydney Writers' Centre Course on Writing Books for Children and Young Adults can help make your dream reality, in just 5 short weeks from now.
If you’ve been wanting to write books for children and young adults for some time now, but have never got started, don’t worry, you’re not alone. One of the biggest misconceptions many people have is that writing a children’s book is easy. But once they start writing, the find that’s not the case at all.
In fact, without the right foundation, it can be even harder than writing for adults.
There are so many more nuances and things that you need to consider. Think about it. Writing for 8 to 10 year olds is very different to writing for 12 to 14 year olds, yet the difference is just 2 years.
You might have grown up loving your Enid Blyton or Nancy Drew books, but everything is SO different now. Stories these days will deal with death, racism, divorce, vampires, anorexia and everything else that was once kept hidden from our children. Stories these days are so much more than going off on an adventure with your friends.
Many aspiring writers will learn the hard way that just because they can write like Enid Blyton, they aren’t going to get very far because that's just not what kids want these days. Kids are so much more discerning these days.
1. With the right foundation, your books will be surefire winners with your readers, however, with the wrong foundation, they’ll do nothing more than pick up dust on the bookshelf.
2. You have the opportunity to really make a difference, a big difference. You know sometimes, a book can be a child’s best friend, their escape from the world. Their fondest memory. Even the point of reference they use to guide them through difficulties.
You’ll understand how to deal with difficult issues, whether they should be in your books and how you should treat them.
The next 5-week course starts the week beginning 6 September 2010
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 "This course was full of practical exercises and insightful readings. The Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults course with Judith Ridge clarified many aspects of the writing process and the specific needs of a younger audience. As a busy mother of two I found the online mode flexible and convenient."
- Kirryn Mills
"I looked forward to Monday mornings and the start of a new module. Each task was a new challenge that I really enjoyed attempting. It was good to be able to read the other classmates work and just get an idea of how other people worked through the tasks. I have truly learnt a lot from this course. I had a manuscript I thought was ready to go. However, since completing the course I have re-written the whole piece. I have come away with a lot more understanding of what I need to do to write better.
"It was very easy and convenient. I liked the idea of downloading onto my mp3. I found I listened to each module three times each week. It was great not to be committed to a set time to do classes. I could learn at my own pace and take as much or as little time as I needed. Perfect!"
- Julie Lynch
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The ‘Writing Books for Children and Young Adults’ course has been designed specifically to walk you through each stage of the writing process with simple and easy to understand weekly lessons and assignments. It has been put together in such a way that while some parts will challenge you to unleash the creative genius within… you’ll find it to be one of the most interesting, engaging and inspiring things you’ve ever done.
Over the course of 5 weeks, we’ll go into detail on every key aspect you need to know to be able to tell stories that engage your reader, leaving them thinking about your book, the characters and the story… long after the put it down it… dreaming about the wonderland you’ve created for them as they drift off to sleep each night.
• How to get started
Believe it or not, this is where even seasoned writers get stuck. We’ll share with you the techniques used by some of the best writers around to prepare before you’ve even written your first sentence that will ensure the rest of your story just flows. These secrets of effortless writing will serve you far beyond your first book.
• How to find the right voice to write in
The voice and tonality you write in sets the scene and overall feeling of your story. Think about the books or movie’s that have moved you. Think about the way they made you feel. From the tormented romance of Twilight to the light hearted fun of a Pooh Bear story, the tone you write is felt long after the actual words you write are forgotten.
• How to create characters and stories young readers will enjoy
You’ll discover how to bring your characters to life with techniques that make them jump off the page and into the world of your reader.
 "The most enjoyable part of the course for me was the feedback from my tutor. It was so helpful in developing my writing to hear her feedback, not only my own work but that of the other students. The course has really given me the confidence to send some of my work to publishers. I now know what I really want to do....WRITE."
- Michelle Campbell
 "I really enjoyed participating in the writing tasks set for each module. They challenged me to play with new ideas, voices and genres. The audio recordings and printouts had a great deal of information which I can easily refer back to whenever I need. I found the tutor's responses invaluable. I feel I have truly benefited from this course, the tutor and students were encouraging and insightful. My vision is now much clearer on how and where to begin."
- Amanda Francey
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• How to write believable dialogue
Once you have your characters, how do you write so your reader loses themselves in their dialogue as if it were a conversation they were a part of instead of reading contrived words on a piece of paper? You’ll learn various strategies that will have you imagining your characters so vividly, that their conversations will write themselves, all you’ll have to do is aim your pen at the paper (or your fingertips at the keyboard, of course)
• The common assumptions about writing for children and about young readers that turn good writing bad and what to do about it
You’ll learn about many common assumptions and mistakes that writers make when writing for children than can turn your story into a dull piece of writing that totally misses the mark. Knowing what these are will help you connect and engage your reader so you resonate deeply with them, their values and their beliefs.
• How to structure a story that works
There are certain structures for stories that are ingrained in our core as humans. You might be familiar with some, or at least realise that many of the books you read or movies you watch have an underlying recipe to them. The right structure will not only grab your readers imagination and lead them through a range of emotions it will make your job as a writer that much easier.
• The secrets to plotting for different age groups
Your plot is the thread that sews everything into a seamless storyline. Yet the way you plot for 10 year old is going to differ dramatically than a young teen. You’ll uncover the secrets for turning your plots into winners.
• What you need to know about getting into the children’s publishing market
Once you’ve written your story, it’s time to get it published. You’ll discover insights into this unique market and what you have to do to turn your story into a book, and potentially a best seller. The insights you’ll gain from Judith into what really works in the real world will be priceless.
 "The weekly assignments were superb and forced me to consider many different aspects of writing a story well whilst getting feedback on my own work. I am now able to write dialogue more effectively and can understand the important concept of 'show vs tell' and have tools to further improve my skills in these and other areas.
"The best thing about this mode of delivery was the convenience of participating when geographically a long way from the Sydney Writers' Centre. It was easy, convenient, flexible and well sturctured."
- Cherri Ryan
 "The ease of listening to audio when convenient is a definite plus. It has really stimulated me to keep going.
The tutor's thoughtful feedback gave good ideas for improvement and was
very encouraging. Judith Ridge did a great job with chatting to the
class as though she were in the room. The hand-outs were all helpful and
applicable, in particular all the info about publishers and new writers
support sites on the web."
- Christine Huntsdale
"Judith Ridge really opened my eyes to the unique art of children's writing. She made me think about how to approach and write for children and to think about the differences between writing for children and writing for adults. She improved my manuscript for children enormously.
"I would recommend her courses to anyone at any level who has an interest in children's literature and writing."
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MODULE ONE
Getting started / assumptions about children’s literature
The first session will present an overview of writing for children and challenge some assumptions about children and the books written for them. This session will help open up your ideas about writing for children, and raise some of the “issues” around children’s literature.
You’ll start to learn about some of the characteristics of good writing when it comes to children and adolescents… You’ll also learn if there are particular “rules” about plot, language, story content and so on that children’s writers must adhere to.
You’ll create an understanding of the creative writing process, what it is and how you can “experience” creative writing, instead of just “learning” it.
MODULE TWO
Voice and point of view
What most children’s publishers will tell you is that what they are looking for in a manuscript is a fresh, original voice.
What does this mean? What exactly is the story’s “voice” and how do you find the right voice in which to tell your story?
How do you authentically replicate the voice of an 8 year old, or a 14 year old?
The voice you write in is closely associated with the point of view. You’ll discover and the wide range of points you have to choose from and how to use them in your writing.
MODULE THREE
Characterisation and dialogue
Now you’re on your way to finding the voice in which to tell your story, we’ll uncover the tools you can use to create believable characters. Characters that children and young adults will be interested in reading about. You’ll discover how to use dialogue and physical descriptions, and how to create a back story for your character.
You’ll learn how to design a journey the character will undergo through the course of the story.
What is the purpose of this journey in fiction for younger readers? How is this journey different for a child character as opposed to a teenage character? What about adult characters in books for children and young adults?
You’ll also learn about dialogue and how to make it authentic and cliché-free.
The next 5-week course starts the week beginning 6 September 2010
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 "I liked the feedback from Judith very encouraging and constructive. I also enjoyed reading attempts my by fellow classmates. I am now confident of putting pen to paper. Most of the mental missing pieces about writing have fallen into place."
- Kanwar Plaha
 "I really enjoyed the tutorials and handouts. I found the assignments challenging and fun and reading the work of other students was inspiring. Judith's feedback was honest, constructive and motivating. After completing the course I have a clear idea of how to progress several of my writing projects. The instructions about character building, sub-plots and writing from different perspectives were particularly helpful. I'm looking forward to Writing for Children part 2 coming online (hint hint)."
- Stephanie Allen
"The audio programs were really good. It was great reading other people's work and seeing how they approach assignments. It has given me new motivation and inspiration to write. It made me realise I might be good at different types of writing. The best thing was I could make use of time in the car (I work and have 2 small children so am very time-poor)."
- Jodi Web
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MODULE FOUR
Story structure and editing your own work
The accepted wisdom about children’s books is that they are always strongly plotted.
We’ll be discussing that idea, and learning about what is meant by a “strong plot”. If it’s true that children’s and young adult fiction rely heavily on plot, then how do you structure your story the most effective way possible for a younger readership?
This session will give you an overview of the different rules about plotting for different age ranges.
You’ll also learn about revising your own work, and the role of the editor.
And if you want to get an impartial, external opinion, how to go about finding someone who is legitimate and respected?
MODULE FIVE
Final workshop / knowing the business / where to get published
The final module will focus on the children’s book market. There is a wider range of options for getting published in the children’s market than in the adult fiction market, and we’ll look at how to submit manuscripts, what support networks are out there for children’s writers and other helpful resources.
There are more than just the mainstream publishers. You’ll learn about where to publish short stories for children and young adults, opportunities with educational publishers and publications such as The School Magazine.
To get the most out of this course, we’ve made it very hands on. Each week you’ll receive writing exercises that will take your skills to the next level. And each week you’ll receive personalised feedback on your writing. This in depth feedback from experts in the industry will help you unleash the talented writer within… quickly and easily.
With such a well structured course and experts taking you by the hand and leading you every step of the way… it doesn’t matter where you’re starting, in just 5 short weeks from now you’ll be astonished at what you’ve achieved and who’ve you’ve become in the process.
 Whether your dream is to become the next J.K Rowling (of Harry Potter fame) or you simply want to write stories you can read to your kids or grandchildren whilst curled up on the lounge in a blanket on a cold winters night, then this course will get you well on your way.
To get started is easier than you might think.
Your investment in the acclaimed ‘Writing Books for Children and Young Adults’ course is just $395.
A bargain considering the knowledge and wisdom you’ll acquire from being taught by experts in the industry, the amount of joy and fulfilment you’re going to find just doing the course and the years of fun awaiting you as you let your new ability flow.
But to help you get started immediately, we’ve made it simple and easy for you to enrol today. All you need today $79. Simply click on the button below and you’ll go to a secure server page where you can register.
When you register, you’ll receive Instant Online Access to your first week’s materials. We’ll then bill you $79 per week for 5 weeks.
The next 5-week course starts the week beginning 6 September 2010
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The next 5-week course starts the week beginning 6 September 2010
but you get instant access to the first module NOW when you
enrol from this page. |
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These valuable bonus interviews are ready for immediate download when you enrol.
Just imagine what you’ll learn from these mentors…
 Craig Silvey was only 19 when he finished his first novel, Rhubarb. It was published two years later in 2004 and won Craig The Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist award. His second novel, Jasper Jones, has just been released and has already garnered rave reviews. It has been compared favourably to the classic, To Kill a Mockingbird and promises to be as successful as Rhubarb was five years ago.
Richard Harland left his job 12 years ago as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong to write full-time. Since then he has published 15 novels and has just scored a big US publishing deal for his latest book, Worldshake.
 Duncan Ball is the best-selling author of seventy-five books of children's fiction including the Selby and Emily Eyefinger series. He moved to Australia in 1974. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and lived for some years in Anchorage, Alaska, and later in Madrid and Paris. His latest book is The Joke's On Selby.
 Christine Harris has written over 50 books. She has written all sorts of books for children and young adults she has written historical fiction, fantasy, joke books, spy books and series books. Christine’s first book in the series Audrey of the Outback is set in Northern South Australia in 1930. Her latest book in the series is Audrey goes to Town.
 Jackie French has been writing for over 17 years and has had 132 of her books published. She wrote her first children's book called Rainstones in 1991 while she was living in a shed. She said it was probably the messiest manuscript that Angus and Robertson has ever received (and accepted). Jackie's latest book, A rose for the Anzac Boys, is about the war in 1915.
 Alan Sunderland is a television journalist and a children's author. He has written three books about a rat called Inspector Octavius O'Malley. His third book in the series has just been released called Octavius O'Malley and the Mystery of the Criminal Cats.
 Nick Earls has written 5 adult novels and 5 young adult novels and 2 collections of short stories. His books ZigZag Street, Bachelor Kisses, World of Chickens, and Perfect Skin, are about men - men who can't commit - men who are bachelors. Then the men get older, fall in and out of love and finally settle down.
 Gabrielle Lord has written 15 books as well as a 12 volume thriller series for young adults. She started writing seriously at the age of 30 and resigned from her position as Employment Officer in the Public service after her third book Fortress. It was picked up internationally and made into a feature film starring Rachel Ward. Her latest book is Shattered, the fourth book in her popular Gemma Lincoln series.
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At the Sydney Writers Centre, we believe that if you don’t think this was one of the very best courses you’ve ever done, if it didn’t live up to everything we’ve said it is or if you plain just realise at the end, it wasn’t for you then...
We’ll refund every cent of your money.
That’s right. Take the full length of the course to decide whether it’s right for you. And if not, then we’ll refund every cent of your investment. Plus you get to keep all the bonuses above. (All we ask is that you complete the course.)
Most people are amazed when they hear such a Guarantee. But after putting thousands of people through our courses and constantly improving the content, the facilitators and the results you receive, we believe there is no better course out there. And we are willing to put our money where our mouth is to prove it.
Why? Because you have a dream. A book within you that needs to be shared with the world. And if making you feel totally secure to enrol in the course that’s going to help you write that story, then that’s what we’re going to do.
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The Sydney Writers’ Centre is Australia’s leading centre for writing training. We provide short courses to individuals and corporate groups in magazine writing, travel writing, fiction, short stories, kids and children's books, book publishing, business writing, online writing and much more.
The Sydney Writers' Centre boasts almost 30 courses presented by some of Australia’s most successful authors and journalists. Writing courses are available face-to-face and online with students enrolling from all over Australia and the world including: the UK, US, Afghanistan, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Netherlands, France and more.
Many students are published, get book deals or successfully change careers as a result of the Sydney Writers’ Centre's no-nonsense, practical approach to training. 
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"I looked forward to Monday mornings and the start of a new module. Each task was a new challenge that I really enjoyed attempting. It was good to be able to read the other classmates work and just get an idea of how other people worked through the tasks. I have truly learnt a lot from this course. I had a manuscript I thought was ready to go. However, since completing the course I have re-written the whole piece. I have come away with a lot more understanding of what I need to do to write better.
"It was very easy and convenient. I liked the idea of downloading onto my mp3. I found I listened to each module three times each week. It was great not to be committed to a set time to do classes. I could learn at my own pace and take as much or as little time as I needed. Perfect!"
- Julie Lynch
"I found Judith to be enthusiastic and inspiring, and she demonstrated an amazing knowledge of all aspects of writing for children and young adults. The work produced by people in the group ranged from picturebooks, through historicals to young adult fiction, but in all cases Judith was able to provide valuable guidance.
"She also created a wonderful group dynamic, in which the members critiqued each others' work in a constructive and supportive manner."
- Harriet Jordan, e-learning designer and writing student
"The delivery of the course modules was excellent. The feedback concerning our work was something to look forward to. There is a lot more to writing children's stories. The course has opened my eyes to just how involved this form of creative writing is.
"The online delivery allows you to listen to the podcast over and over again. You can do it any time you like and it's not like you have to rush off and physically be there on time. I've loved every minute of it!"
- Stewart McLellan
"I enjoyed the weekly assignments with a quick response from the online tutor. I now have an idea for a YA novel that I didn't have before I started the course. It was good to know you could access the modules easily in your own time, and also to get beneficial information from the tutor's response to other student's work."
- Joan Salanitri
"I loved the course and truly Judith is a brilliant and enthusiastic teacher ... she is passionate about children's books and such a huge knowledge of all the different age groups so that she could be speaking of four year old book of verse and switch to fifteen year old teenage writing with ease as she knew her subject matter ... so thank you for your help and advice and thank you to Judith too."
- Robyn Elliott
"Judith's comments on my work have helped me very much. The information she presented us with was also very useful."
- Karyn Sepulveda
"Being Danish it was essential for me to learn about Australian writers and Judy was spot on and I now have a long list of writers to read up on. It was fabulous to spend 2 hours in Judy's company, she has got a fantastic energy. I am even more dedicated to building up stories around my characters. I am inspired to make my writing happen."
- Christina Biel
"I really liked the way Judith was very open to answering everybody's questions and giving honest feedback on our work Judith's comments on my work have helped me very much."
- Karyn Sepulveda
"Feedback was great, the range of assignments set was informative and made me really think about my story, characters, structure etc. I now have an outline for the story I've alsways wanted to write. I could log on anytime and go back to previous modules if needed."
- Debra Russell
"Judith Ridge really opened my eyes to the unique art of children's writing. She made me think about how to approach and write for children and to think about the differences between writing for children and writing for adults. She improved my manuscript for children enormously.
"I would recommend her courses to anyone at any level who has an interest in children's literature and writing."
- Sarah Thompson
"Overall, the course was excellent. Judith covered a lot of ground in the short time available and gave a lot of examples of existing publications. The course was structured in such a way that complete beginners could get as much out of it as more experienced participants."
- Patrick Silsbey
"Judith is a fantastic teacher. She covered all the aspects that I expected out of the course and more. She openly shared her expertise and encouraged us all. Judith and the centre created a nurturing and open environment for us to discuss our work. The course was intimate in size but felt very professional in content."
- Libbie Doherty
"I received some good tips in regards to publishers and what they want. There was a great deal of very useful information and Judith presented all of it very well."
- Michelle Crook
"Judith knew her stuff and it showed in her enthusiasm when she taught the class. Judith provided information I didn't even know I would need when writing for children. I took on everything from themes to focus on language and what children like compared to what adults think children would like."
- Lauren Harding
"I feel more confident about my ability to write children's stories that are engaging and also how to proceed to the next stage of getting them published."
- Chris Mitchell
"I am writing more, and within a week of finishing the course, I was able to have a fresh look at one of my manuscripts; re-edit the work, and finally take the plunge and submit it to publishers."
- Jacy Kattan
"It has encouraged me to find my writers voice and that it is ok to write and not be published straight away but to just enjoy the journey of writing."
- Karen Hendbark
"I have a much clearer understanding of my own writing style preferences now thanks to the course and Judith's invaluable sharing of information."
- Barbara Hawes
"I could have listened to Judith for hours - she has seemingly endless passion and information to share! I didn't know much about writing beyond high school English so the course has given me valuable insight and the confidence and contacts to start writing."
- Jane Wessling
"The presenter Judith was such a source of information and I enjoyed her approach and humour! It was most enjoyable. It has definitely given me the direction I needed to get started and progress with my writing."
- Michelle Bowry
"This is the first course I have ever done on writing so it was all worthwhile. I now understand some of the pitfalls of writing (although no doubt there are many more) and some aspects of writing that were previously intuitive. I really liked Judith Ridge. Judith Ridge is not just a very capable and knowledgeable presenter but a very approachable person willing to spend time helping people."
- Annette Moran
"It was amazing to be surrounded by so many creative and talented writers. It was truly inspiring. I have made a network of aspiring writers who have offered support and encouragement for me to succeed. I have re-awoken my passion for writing."
- Carolyn Francis
"[I enjoyed] The interaction between participants, Judith's enthusiasm for the subject matter. I learnt new things, got brought up to speed with contemporary children's literature, and was able to have a lot of things confirmed that I knew intrinsically but didn't know I knew until Judith brought it up!"
- Siew Jin Ooi
"Judith is a fantastic presenter, enthusiastic and passionate about children's literature and you can't help but get caught up in her enthusiasm."
- Germaine Leece
"The people and the activities, it was a great experience all round and extremely helpful. I have heaps of information now to help me in my schooling work. The class has given me an excellent sense of direction, it's fantastic."
- Liam O'Leary
"Very professional and well organised. Judith's knowledge of the topics really consolidated the material and handouts that were discussed on the course."
- Andrew Smerdon
"The best thing was the fun and relaxed atmosphere. Judith is an excellent teacher and I have learnt a lot from her. The course was very informative, covered many areas of writing."
- Simon Painting
"With the direction and advice given at the course I feel motivated to at least give writing a go, where as before I had doubts whether or not I should even start."
- Anthony Maraca
"Judith was great. She provided a broad spectrum of knowledge regarding industry plus amazing passion for the industry."
- Dimitri Andreatidis
"I enjoyed Judith's wonderful enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, the topic. I now have much more detailed knowledge of the children's publishing market. The course inspired me to sign up for the Creative Writing course."
- Angharad Dalton
"I have used what we discussed in my own writing and now have a better understanding of the writing process."
- Peter Latimer
"I learned a lot about how to write. I can now get writing! It was great to have inside knowledge from an experienced editor."
- Joy Mortimer
"I have got lots of ideas about getting started. I have gained so much knowledge and insight now. Judith and Pamela were very knowledgeable and warm presenters."
- Margaret Fitzgibbon
"The content was fantastic. I have learnt much about writing for children and young adults and how to take my work forward."
- Roslyn Rogers
"I can approach my own story writing with a better sense of structure, and I'm becoming a lot more aware of the realities of publishing."
- Meegan Parkee
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You can get started right now. As I've mentioned, the course is usually $395. And to make it easy for you to get started, we’ve decided to do something we’ve never done before.
We wanted to make it even easy for you. So easy in fact that you could get started right now. All you need today is $79. At which point you’ll receive Instant Online Access to all the bonus audio and your first week’s materials. We’ll then bill you $79 per week for 5 weeks.
Think about it, for a mere $79 today, you can get started in your dream profession.
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"Having the opportunity to read classmates' writing and ideas and the teacher's feedback for all of us. It was good to interact with classmates and the teacher about writing and ideas. It was refreshing to step out of my own mind and gain knowledge from others. I could stretch listening to my lesson to a full week, instead of a full 2hrs+ in one night. And I could choose when I would schedule to do it."
"The most enjoyable part of the online course for me was the flexibility. I could listen to course information at a time that suited me, and I could revisit the information later to take-in something I might have missed. I have a better idea of basic story structure from the course. And feedback received was encouraging and constructive."
"[I enjoyed] The spoken feedback and being able to be part of other's work. As a beginner I have been introduced to all areas of the process and produced something myself. I loved doing it online as I could log in and do course at times it suited me."
"I've learned so much from doing the Writing Books for Children and Young Adults Course. I had an idea for a book but knew it was lacking in substance and structure. The skills and knowledge I have gained have given me confidence and filled me with enthusiasm. Our last assignment pulled everything together for me and before I knew it, I was writing a draft for something I felt had real potential. I really appreciated Judith's choice of passages in the handouts, and enjoyed listening to Valerie's audios."
"The fact that you could download the online course material is superb. I'm sure I'll listen to it many times. Amongst the most enlightening material was the real life example of editing provided by the oh so lovely Pamela Freeman. Pamela's generosity with her material (on this and the creative writing course I took with her earlier) is tremendous. I've benefitted from the course by having a professional review samples of my work and give me real world feedback on what's good and what needs more work."