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Writing For Young People Course with Melvin Burgess
This course will take you through the novel writing process in full – from turning a gem of an idea into a functioning plot, all the way through to editing. This course is perfect for anyone writing young protagonists.
About this course
Learn how to craft compelling stories for young readers with globally-renowned author Melvin Burgess, often called the ‘Godfather’ of Young Adult literature. In this course, Melvin guides you through every stage of the novel-writing process—from developing your initial idea into a fully-formed plot to refining and editing your manuscript.
Whether you’re writing for children or teens, or simply exploring writing young protagonists, this course will give you the skills and insight you need to create stories that resonate with younger audiences.
This course, and many more, is free and exclusive to our Premium Members.
In this course, you will learn how to
Unlock your inner child
Journey back to your youth to discover your inner child and unlock the secrets of writing for young audiences.
Plan your book in two hours
Learn how to question and develop an idea you have for your novel Using the “Two-Hour Novel” exercise.
Self-edit your work
Great books are made in the edits. Learn how to start editing your draft and spot common mistakes.
Plot your book
You’ll learn how to plot your story using the timeless, proven structure of fairytales.
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Meet your tutor
Melvin Burgess is a British writer of children’s fiction. He became famous in 1998 with the publication of Junk, about heroin-addicted teenagers on the streets of Bristol. In Britain, Junk became one of the best-known young adult books of the decade. Burgess won the annual Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year’s best children’s book by a British author. For the 10th anniversary in 2007 it was named one of the top ten Medal-winning works, selected by a panel to compose the ballot for a public election of the all-time favourite.
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Private course forums
Talk to your fellow students, get feedback on your work, and offer feedback on others’ work
Personalised feedback
Twice a month, submit your work for the opportunity to get live feedback from the Jericho Writers team
Weekly live events
Participate in online group writing sprints and join Q&As with top authors and industry professionals
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Our unique database helps you effortlessly find the perfect agent for your novel
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Unlimited access to our library of over 300 masterclass videos, plus digital tools and resources
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Once a year, we’ll review your query letter for free.
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