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Research and Writing: Children’s Nonfiction for Education

If you've tried to get your creative work published and haven't been able to, yet, come to this class to discover another writing option. Schools need more nonfiction, which means educational publishers are looking for skilled writers to research, write, and work with an editor(s). Emphasis on research. This is time-consuming and sometimes frustrating, but if you love learning new facts and enjoy making that information accessible for children, this is the genre for you.

Even fiction writers are welcome to explore this genre, especially since fiction sometimes entails a lot of research, too. You'll learn how to apply for assignments, what to expect from a contract, the pros and cons of the genre, how to do research, and more. You’ll have prep time during your hour lunch to prepare a query letter and work sample to workshop during the afternoon session (remember to bring a bag lunch!). We’ll spend about 75% of the time working on writing activities and workshopping.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.