Description
Writing for YA & Children
🗓 Date: 18 May | 🕖 Time: 7pm–9pm | 💷 Price: £30 |
About the Course
Writing for young audiences takes imagination, empathy, and a clear understanding of what makes young readers tick. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to craft stories that speak authentically to children and teens — with voice, theme, and heart.
You’ll explore how to tailor your writing style, structure, and subject matter for different age groups, from early readers to young adults. Through discussion and guided exercises, you’ll learn how to balance entertainment with emotional truth, handle complex themes with care, and write characters that younger readers truly relate to.
Whether you’re writing picture books, middle-years fiction, or YA novels, this workshop will help you develop stories that inspire, challenge, and connect with your audience.
What You’ll Learn
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How to identify your target age group and reader expectations
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Tailoring voice, language, and tone for young audiences
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Building relatable characters and age-appropriate themes
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Balancing humour, conflict, and emotional resonance
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Practical prompts and guidance from the included PDF workbook
Who It’s For
Perfect for writers, educators, and storytellers interested in writing fiction for children or teens, or adapting their work for younger audiences.
To waitlist for this course, please email fiona@harrogatewriterscollective.co.uk
Please note: Minimum numbers are required to run this course. Bookings are non-refundable.
