<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Writing Children's Books is a 19-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to take tests online and the flexibility to learn at a pace that fits their schedule. The program covers the fundamental steps of creating children's literature including character development, plot organization, basic writing concepts, and more. Ashworth College provides all the textbooks, tools, study materials, and academic support needed to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students interested in the Career Diploma in Writing Children's Books should have an interest in literature. Though not required, students may have some experience working in publishing companies or other organizations. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Writing Children's Books consists of 19 comprehensive online lessons. All lessons have the following components: a subject matter preview, a vocabulary guide, a reading assignment, practice exercises, and an online exam. You'll also receive introductory notes from your instructor with each lesson. </p> <p><u>Writing Children's Books Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Lesson Number </th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> The World of Children's Literature</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Assessing Your Writing Skills</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Beginning the Writing Process</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Analyzing Your Audience</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Picture Books</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Easy Readers</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Chapter Books</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Specialty Books</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> Writing Non-Fiction and Writing for Magazines</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Developing a Writing Project Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Writing Skills I - Creating Characters</td></tr> <tr><td> 12 </td><td> Writing Skills II - Developing Plot</td></tr> <tr><td> 13 </td><td> Writing Skills III - Saying It With Style</td></tr> <tr><td> 14 </td><td> Writing the First Draft</td></tr> <tr><td> 15 </td><td> Revising and Rewriting: Part 1</td></tr> <tr><td> 16 </td><td> Revising and Rewriting: Part 2</td></tr> <tr><td> 17 </td><td> Editing and Proofreading</td></tr> <tr><td> 18 </td><td> Submitting Your Manuscript</td></tr> <tr><td> 19 </td><td> Preparing the Manuscript for Publication</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Writing Children's Books is designed to prepare you for a career in literature. You will have the opportunity to pursue entry level and supervisory positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Publishing companies </li><li>Book retailers </li><li>Illustration companies </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Writing Children's Books program may be able to pursue associate's degrees related to literature. These programs may prepare students for supervisory positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Arts in English Language </li><li>Associate of Arts in Literature</li></ul>