Does a Childrens Writing Course Help with Publishing a Childrens Book?
While success obviously depends on the talent of the individual writer as well as the expertise of the tutor, doing a course can considerably shorten the learning curve. When asked how many students have gone on to achieve publication, Virginia had this to say: “On the web site there is a Successes page featuring all the books that have been through us in various forms, and have gone on to publication. I think the tally stands at about 28 (there are two new ones to go on when we get a minute). Approximately half of them are picture books. It is much easier to get a novel accepted, than a picture book.” Read on Jeff Kinney – Best Selling Children’s Writer Jane Yolen on How to Write Picture Books Writing for Children’s Magazines But what about those who don’t achieve publication? Will they continue – or give up? Virginia points out that there are ongoing benefits from the learning that takes place during a course. “Getting a publisher is very difficult,” she says, “but if this one isn’t
