Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Who am I?

    1. What is a picture book?

    2. What is rhyme?

    3. What is meter?

    4. Exercise 1

    5. Exercise 1 Answers

    1. The art of scansion

    2. Don't be a rhyme criminal

    3. Exercise 2

    4. Exercise 2 Answers

    1. Questions to ask yourself

    2. Finding solutions to problematic meter and rhyme crimes

    1. Final words

How to write and revise rhyme for children's picture books

  • $95.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

What does each module cover?

  • Module 1

    You'll begin by learning about the different types of rhyme, how to identify rhyme schemes, and the five most common meters used in children's poetry.

  • Module 2

    Once you understand how meter works, you'll learn to scan a poem, classify a poem's stanza and structure, and to identify common rhyme crimes.

  • Module 3

    This module deals with finding practical solutions to problems with rhyme and meter, and includes a handy questionnaire you can use when revising.

Is this the right course for me?

You will benefit from this course if:

  • You're an author of children's literature and you would like to write a rhyming picture book but you don’t know where to start

  • You have written a rhyming picture book but realise that the poetry doesn’t sound right when you read it out loud, and you don't know how to fix it

  • You're an editor of children's fiction and would like to expand your skill set to editing rhyming picture books

  • You want to learn how to write or edit, scan and revise poetry

FAQ

  • Will this course teach me how to write picture books?

    This course won't teach you the guidelines of writing picture books, but it will teach you how to write, scan and revise poetry for children if you wish to write a rhyming picture book.

  • Are there homework assignments?

    This is a self-paced course, so there aren’t assignments, but there are exercises you can do to practice the key points.

  • Can I contact you if I need help during the course?

    Yes, please do!

  • Can I get a refund if I decide the course isn’t for me?

    Due to the downloadable nature of content, I don’t offer refunds, but you can contact me and ask me everything you'd like to know about the course before purchasing. I'm just an e-mail away.

Rhyming picture books make a magical impression that lasts a lifetime -

Do you want to learn how to create that magic?

Yes, please - sign me up!

Testimonials

“Before I took Lou's rhyming picture book course, the concepts of meter and rhythm baffled me. I knew what sounded right and what didn't but couldn't explain why. This course changed everything for me! Lou explains the rules of writing in rhyme in ways that are so clear and easy to grasp. I couldn't recommend this course highly enough!”

Leila Boukarim

“I wanted to write a rhyming picture book about my niece and self-publish it for her. But I hated poetry at school and didn't know anything about scansion. I learnt the basics in Lou's course and, while I'll never be a famous poet, my niece loved her book. This course was fun, easy to understand and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants poetry to be accessible to them.”

Jem Barry

“Lou's course was incredibly helpful for me as an editor. There’s a great deal of subtlety to books that rhyme, and Lou’s materials were conducive in determining exactly what may not be working in a book and how to communicate both problems and solutions to an author. It was invaluable to learn such nuanced ways to not only improve the book but help authors to improve their craft. Lou teaches with humor and warmth, and her materials are both approachable and comprehensive. It was a privilege to learn from Lou, and I’m eagerly awaiting her next course!”

Kelsey Klosterman

“Lou does a phenomenal job of taking the world of rhyming picture books and breaking it up into manageable pieces. Her course helped me understand the basics of rhyme and meter and how to use those skills with potential clients. It was exactly the practice I needed to feel confident adding editing rhyme as one of my services. Highly recommend!”

Jennifer Webb