Course Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and end?
The course starts when you want it to start and ends when you want it to end. It is an entirely self-paced online course, so you decide when to start and when to finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to the course After enrolling, you have unlimited access for as long as you choose. You also have access across any device you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
I trust that you will not be dissatisfied with the course, but if you are, please contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
To write for children is to leave a powerful legacy . . .
Few genres of writing afford as much delight and sheer pleasure as writing for children. When one writes for children, one enters the world of wonder, imagination, and joy. Whether that world be populated with real children, animals, or other animated creatures, the world of children's literature is a world where your imagination can soar to new heights and dream impossible dreams.
So, join us on the journey of becoming a children's author. Travel with us to the land of childhood where dreams come true and ordinary people like you become extraordinary tellers of tales.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. MaryAnn Diorio
Welcome to my Writing for Children mini-course. It is a joy to have you here. I commend you on pursuing your dream of learning how to write stories for children.
My commitment to you is to provide you with the highest level of instruction in the simplest and most enjoyable way. I believe that learning should be fun and fulfilling.
Commitment is key to success in any endeavor. As you commit to your own success, I will be there beside you, guiding you and cheering you on. While I cannot promise you success, I can promise you that you will succeed as long as you don't quit.
So let's begin this learning journey together. You can do it!
~ Dr. MaryAnn Diorio
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Dr. MaryAnn is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and the Highlights Foundation Middle-Grade Novel Writing Program. She holds the MFA in Writing Popular Fiction with a concentration in Writing for Children. She has taught Writing for Children at Rowan University in New Jersey. She is the author of the award-winning Dixie Randolph Series of Middle-Grade Fiction.
Other Courses Offered by The MaryAnn Diorio School of Writing
We offer a growing number of writing courses for your learning pleasure. Below are listed the courses that are currently available.
