Ideal For
Beginner/Intermediate writers
Time
155 hours
12-18 Months
Tuition
Full Pay $1,220
Monthly $79
Ideal For
Beginner/Intermediate writers
Time
155 hours
12-18 Months
Tuition
Full Pay $1,220
Monthly $79
Writing For Childrens Magazines
Craft Compelling Stories
Perfect for aspiring writers interested in writing for children’s magazines, this streamlined course introduces students to crafting engaging fiction and nonfiction stories. You'll master descriptive techniques, understand story structure, and learn how to match your work with the right publications. Tailor your manuscripts to fit editorial guidelines and boost your chances of getting published.
Writing for Magazines is an affordable online writing course option that offers practical guidance on how to get published in magazines.
Writing for Childrens Magazines
Craft Compelling Stories
Perfect for aspiring writers interested in writing for children’s magazines, this streamlined course introduces students to crafting engaging fiction and nonfiction stories. You'll master descriptive techniques, understand story structure, and learn how to match your work with the right publications. Tailor your manuscripts to fit editorial guidelines and boost your chances of getting published.
Writing for Magazines is an affordable online writing course option that offers practical guidance on how to get published in magazines.
Meet your instructor
Guide to great writing
Where you'll see our published grads
Why Writing for Magazines?
CUSTOMIZED LEARNING
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
ACCOUNTABILITY
WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE
PATH TO PUBLISHING
CUSTOMIZED LEARNING
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
ACCOUNTABILITY
WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE
PATH TO PUBLISHING
CUSTOMIZED LEARNING
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
ACCOUNTABILITY
WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE
PATH TO PUBLISHING
Curriculum Overview
Learn the Basics
Choose Your Own Adventure
1
Pre-Thinking: Start with an idea
500 to 750-word story based on a picture and autobiographical letter.
OR
Nonfiction: Articles have their own structure
Nonfiction: 250 to 500 word article from a picture.
5
Plan your story: Map out three story or article ideas
Develop 3 outlines for stories, articles, or a combination of both. Include up to 3 market choices for each outline.
2
People your story with characters we can see
Fiction: 350 to 500 word objective description of a child.
OR
Show don’t tell! Using senses to bring scenes to life
350 to 500 word observation/description of an event, scene or action.
6
Develop the plot: Write and revise one story (or article) plan
Complete 1 story or article based on a chosen outline from Assignment 5.
Include a query letter.
3
People your story with characters we understand
Fiction: 350 to 500 word self-view of child in lesson 2.
OR
Expanding on engaging nonfiction
Nonfiction: 500 to 1,000 word article based on research.
7
Pull all your skills together for a story or article
Submit an article or story with 3 magazine choices and query letter.
4
Building a story: Each story has a structure
Fiction: 500 to 1,000 word story based loosely on a word list
OR
Tightening your nonfiction writing
Nonfiction: 500 to 1,000 word article based on research.
Learn the Basics
1
Pre-Thinking: Start with an idea
500 to 750-word story based on a picture and autobiographical letter.
OR
Nonfiction: Articles have their own structure
Nonfiction: 250 to 500 word article from a picture.
2
People your story with characters we can see
Fiction: 350 to 500 word objective description of a child.
OR
Show don’t tell! Using senses to bring scenes to life
350 to 500 word observation/description of an event, scene or action.
3
People your story with characters we understand
Fiction: 350 to 500 word self-view of child in lesson 2.
OR
Expanding on engaging nonfiction
Nonfiction: 500 to 1,000 word article based on research.
4
Building a story: Each story has a structure
Fiction: 500 to 1,000 word story based loosely on a word list
OR
Tightening your nonfiction writing
Nonfiction: 500 to 1,000 word article based on research.
Choose Your Own Adventure
5
Plan your story: Map out three story or article ideas
Develop 3 outlines for stories, articles, or a combination of both. Include up to 3 market choices for each outline.
6
Develop the plot: Write and revise one story (or article) plan
Complete 1 story or article based on a chosen outline from Assignment 5.
Include a query letter.
7
Pull all your skills together for a story or article
Submit an article or story with 3 magazine choices and query letter.
Materials Included In
Writing for Magazines
Guide for Writers
“The Writing for Children and Teens course has been helpful in developing the skills I've always wanted to hone. It has put me one step closer to achieving my goal of being a published author.”
- Samantha Altizer
"This course gave me clear examples on how to improve my writing. The assignments brought me out of my comfort zone to explore new ideas and concepts. I would definitely recommend this course for anyone looking to write for children or teens.”
- Laura Baker
“This course is wonderful. I have enjoyed all of the assignments and I have learned so much. I am feeling more confident about my writing. My instructor was amazing to work with. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in writing for children's magazines or books.”
- Erin Clemens
“The Writing for Children and Teens course has been helpful in developing the skills I've always wanted to hone. It has put me one step closer to achieving my goal of being a published author.”
- Samantha Altizer
"This course gave me clear examples on how to improve my writing. The assignments brought me out of my comfort zone to explore new ideas and concepts. I would definitely recommend this course for anyone looking to write for children or teens.”
- Laura Baker
“This course is wonderful. I have enjoyed all of the assignments and I have learned so much. I am feeling more confident about my writing. My instructor was amazing to work with. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in writing for children's magazines or books.”
- Erin Clemens
Tuition
Full Pay
$1,220
- Fastest Completion Time
- Access To All Assignments
- Total $1,220
A single one time payment for the total tuition price of: $1,220
Payment Plan I
$79/month
- Most Popular
- $99 Down, 14 monthly payments of $79, and Final payment of $15
- Total $1,220
14 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $99 with 14 monthly payments of $79, and a final payment of $15. Total cost $1,220
Payment Plan II
$59/month
- Lowest Monthly Payments
- $99 down, 19 monthly payments of $59
- Total $1,220
19 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $99 with 19 monthly payments of $59. Total cost $1,220
Full Pay
$1,220
- Fastest Completion Time
- Access To All Assignments
- Total $1,220
A single one time payment for the total tuition price of: $1,220
Payment Plan I
$79/month
- Most Popular
- $99 Down, 14 monthly payments of $79, and Final payment of $15
- Total $1,220
14 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $99 with 14 monthly payments of $79, and a final payment of $15. Total cost $1,220
Payment Plan II
$59/month
- Lowest Monthly Payments
- $99 down, 19 monthly payments of $59
- Total $1,220
19 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $99 with 19 monthly payments of $59. Total cost $1,220
METHOD OF PAYMENT: Pay using your credit or debit card! We accept Visa, Discover, Master Card and American Express.
10 DAY NO-RISK TRIAL: Our goal is to provide you with the writing skills and knowledge needed in today’s publishing industry. We are confident that you will enjoy our writing courses so we offer you a 10 day no-risk trial! If for some reason you are unsure or dissatisfied, we’ve got you covered. The Institute For Writers Student Protection Policy:
- You have 10 days once you enroll in your course to change your mind. If you’re not completely satisfied, simply notify us, return the materials and get a FULL REFUND. It’s that easy.
- After 10 days, you have the ability to cancel your course at any time. Whether you have paid in full or on a monthly payment plan, you qualify for our Student Refund Policy.
REFUND POLICY: Our student service team focuses on student satisfaction. However, if you choose not to continue your writing course, we offer a refund policy. Cancellations within the first 5 days of enrollment receive a full refund. After the first 5 days your refund amount is based on: Tuition collected, Lessons completed, and Enrollment date. Learn more about our refund policy.
