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Other requisites

Students undertaking this course are strongly encouraged to also complete ENL2006 Literature and Adolescence: Writing the Child. ENL2006 can be taken either before or after completing CWR1003.

Synopsis

This course serves as an introduction to writing for young readers by providing you with a range of techniques for producing engaging and effective works of fiction for young readers. During the course, you will focus on the four key markets for young readers (pre-readers, early childhood, younger readers, and young adult). You will explore the main features of texts produced for each age group, including considerations of genre, theme, and form. You will learn about industry standards for manuscript preparation and submission, as well as how to identify and assess potential markets for your work, both within Australia and internationally.

The course is delivered through a series of lectures and tutorials designed to provide you with a developing understanding of the practice of writing for young readers. The lectures will provide you with information and advice about historic and current trends in the writing and publishing marketplace, model close critical analysis of key texts, and provide information and advice about key issues for writers, such as communication with stakeholders, creating an author profile, working with publishers and editors, building a writing portfolio, and engaging with key agencies. During the tutorials you will build on your individually-prepared workshop portfolio tasks to engage in focused group discussions of key texts and concepts. You will also participate in generative and developmental writing workshop activities during which you will work with both your peers and the teaching team to develop your own project for young readers.

CWR1003 is practice-based course that equips you with a range of general skills that are highly valued in the workplace, including critical and creative thinking; the ability to write clear, effective, and engaging prose; and professional communication skills. No prior knowledge is required to successfully complete this course.

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