Student Quotes

This course is for writers who want to be authors and realize that to do that they need to dedicate themselves to regularly writing, regular honest critiquing, and continuous learning about their writing process.

Best thing I've done for my writing career.

It was not only a comprehensive overview and introduction to the world of children's literature and publishing, but also one of the most clear, thorough and informative guides to writing and, more importantly, storytelling that I have ever encountered.

The class exceeded my expectations. It was extremely helpful and informative in ALL areas, and I learned a great deal from the instructor on Children's Literature in general.

What I loved most about this course was the opportunity to expand my imagination.

A fun and intriguing introductory course to children's writing that forces you to realize the amount of creativity and hard work that was poured into some of your favorite childhood stories.

This class taught me so much about the craft of writing children's books. It grew my love of books even more!

A delightful experience.

Gotham took me from thinking about writing a children's book to actually writing one.

The teacher is not a pushover, but she definitely is an encourager. She offers sage advice, honest criticism, and a wealth of knowledge from her personal experiences as a published author.

An excellent course to take if you want an overview of the field.

The course introduced the skill of writing for children in a very comprehensible and exciting way. Almost a must if you're serious about children's writing.

Effective and helpful like you can't imagine.

I feel like I've made my story so much better in just a few short months. Thank you!

An excellent introduction to children's books, even for those well-versed in other styles of writing.

I felt I stepped into a magical world inhabited by inspiring stories, ideas, writers, and a very well-versed and supportive instructor.

I would liken this class to an oasis for a weary desert nomad, a place that feeds, nourishes, and strengthens a writer's soul.

This is now my third class at Gotham and every teacher has been top notch.

I rode the train home scribbling ideas in a notebook. The next morning I got up and wrote another chapter of an easy-reader book I'm experimenting with. As I wrote, I thought about all I'd learned in class about character development, believable dialogue, confict and resolution, and making the whole thing interesting to a youngster. I can't think of a better investment of my time than to spend a Saturday in this class!

This class gives you the tools, confidence and opportunity to kick off your children's book project.