Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader
WCWP-40274
Discover how successful middle grade and young adult books are crafted, and begin to plot out and write a tale of your own.
In this course, we will consider how a plot works, what makes a compelling character, and what drives a reader forward. Students will participate in an online critique group and have an opportunity to get their first five pages reviewed.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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No textbook required.
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- No refunds after: 6/28/2025
- Early enrollment advised
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Instructor:
Carolyn Marsden, M.F.A.
Author and writing teacher of over thirty years.
Carolyn Marsden teaches History of Children's Literature, Writing for Children II: Intermediate, and Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader for the Children's Book Illustration and Children's Book Writing certificate programs.
Carolyn Marsden, MFA is the author of over a dozen award-winning children's novels published by Candlewick, Viking and Carolrhoda. Her books take place in countries all over the world and in a wide variety of historical times, ranging from the sixteenth century to the present. Marsden has taught writing for over thirty years.
