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Maybe you're already on that path?

Well, how much better do you think you’ll be able to write for children if you’re instructed by a children’s writing instructor, multi-published author, and writing coach?

Guess what? You Will Do Much Better!

You may being asking, “How can she be so sure?” Before I answer that, let me tell you about Tricks of the Trade: Writing for Children in Just 6 Weeks!

Tricks of the Trade is an e-course that gives you the needed building blocks to build a firm foundation and is comprehensive enough to keep you moving along. This e-course was created by Suzanne Lieurance. I have been a member of Children’s Writers Coaching Club for over a year now and can attest to Lieurance’s qualifications.

Now, don’t just take my word for it, here are some of Lieurance’s credentials:

Suzanne Lieurance is a fulltime children’s author, freelance writer, and The Working Writer’s Coach. She teaches children’s writing for the Institute of Children’s Literature based in West Redding, Connecticut, and is the founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center.Lieurance. She is also the author of 20 published books and has written articles for a variety of magazines, newsletters, and ezines like Family-Fun, Kansas City Weddings, Instructor Magazine, New Moon for Girls, Children’s Writer, and many others. Along with this, Ms. Lieurance hosts a talk show about children’s books, called Book Bites for Kids, every weekday afternoon on blogtalkradio.com.Lieurance.

These credentials are pretty darn impressive to me! What do you think?

Okay, I can hear you mumbling under your breath, “Yeah, they’re impressive, but what exactly do I get with this e-course and what makes it better than a hundred other courses out there?” Ah, I’m glad you asked. Let’s take a look at what’s included in this e-course.

You get 6 individual lessons to get you on the road to writing for children and working toward having your work published. Let’s take a look at each lesson:

Lesson 1: You’re given the basics for writing for children—the foundation to build upon. You are also shown how children’s books are grouped into different genres. And, you’re let in on some of the common mistakes new writers tend to make—you’re also given advice on how to avoid them.

Lesson 2: This lesson describes in detail how to format your manuscript and provides advice on following submission guidelines. It also gives tips on punctuation, dialogue, and much more.

Lesson 3: You're shown the basic elements that go into creating an engaging, and editor friendly, children's fiction story. It provides details on what Point of View (POV) is and how it should be utilized. It discusses adding conflict to your story, and delves into the sensory details that every fiction story needs. You are shown what to avoid and what to make sure you include.

Lesson 4: Here you move into nonfiction writing. One of the most important aspects of this lesson is creating a query letter. This lesson provides the basic elements of writing a WINNING query. It also explains in detail how to study the market you will be writing in. And, you are shown the correct structure for writing nonfiction articles for children: How do you begin, how do you end, what's a sidebar, should you use one? All these questions and more are answered.

Lesson 5: Onto the importance of Networking. Never underestimate the power of networking. You are given a list of worthwhile online forums and discussion groups and shown what you should do once you’ve joined. Then it moves on to finding writing assignments and getting publishing credits. Plus, you’re taught how to work along with editors. Lieurance includes 6 essential tips for creating an amble relationship with an editor. These tips are crucial to learn and adhere to if you intend to continue to do business with the editor.

Lesson 6: Here you find the final steps to writing for children. This lesson focuses on tracking your submissions and provides a sample Submission Log. It also gives detailed self-editing techniques with 12 necessary tips. Finally, you are shown the importance of joining a critique group.

Tricks of the Trade has it all!

Along with the ton of information, tips, advice and guidance, each lesson includes an Additional Resources page and an assignment to help you move forward in your chosen career.

But that's not all! This e-course includes a 2 month membership in the Children's Writers' Coaching Club (CWCC), so every person who purchases this course has the opportunity to have his/her assignments professionally reviewed and critiqued by Lieurance or another published children's author on staff at the National Writing for Children Center each week. And, as an extra special bonus you'll get 4 additional instructional CDs with tips for freelance writers.

So, now back to the question of how I can be so sure your writing will improve: That’s easy, I’ve taken the course! This course along with the critique of your work as a member of the CWCC and the CDs will certainly get you started in a writing career. And, it provides a map you can follow to lead you to publication.

I have been learning and honing my craft for a while now and I have purchased a number of programs, books, e-courses and more – I know value when I see it. Tricks of the Trade: Learn to Write for Children in Just Six Weeks! package is worth every penny.

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Talk to you soon,
Karen