Student Quotes

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

It has everything you need to motivate you as a writer.

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

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.

You might feel weird about an online class, in the sense that you may not get the same benefits as being in a classroom, BUT you get so much. Printable lectures, feedback, teacher accessibility and even a weekly lounge for touching base and meeting the others.

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.

I was completely in awe of how the teacher skillfully worked with each of our writing pieces.

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.

I have tried before to get a handle on the children's book writing process. I have taken a course elsewhere, read books, visited websites, and have been frustrated. I started in this course a little unsure, but finished with renewed confidence and an almost complete children's chapter book.

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

A wonderful introduction to the art of writing children's books.

An absolute necessity if you wish to become a children's books author.

I went from nothing to having a full manuscript in a few weeks (even if not in final form). I'm very proud of that, and it wouldn't have happened without this class!

I have taken many writing courses over the past few years, but this is the first that has ever inspired me to write every single day. This course helped me to stretch my writing muscles beyond anywhere they'd ever been before.

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

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

This course gives you an opportunity to relive your childhood and use your imagination to its fullest capacity.

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.

This course helped me sculpt and polish my work so that others might enjoy it, in print. Wish me luck!

It helps you get into the psyche of the modern-day kid and tells you everything you need to include in your writing to impress the current generation.