Past Courses

Structural Editing Of Non-fiction : Location, Location, Location

Learn to shape and form writing, develop good editing practices and a 'kitbag' of techniques and feel equipped to tackle any job, any size and any content. Details

Honing your craft: Advanced copyediting and proofreading

Learn structural and line editing skills along with proofreading techniques so that you can work with and analyse texts, understand the market and make your publication the best it can be. Details

Managing an Editorial Project

This course will help editorial project managers acquire essential skills for the production and scheduling of any publication that needs to be published on time, on budget and to the quality that the company requires. Details

Engaging hearts and minds: Storytelling for values education

Learn how storytelling can teach about and transfer positive values and foster the emotional and social development of children Details

Characters through Action

Writers can pick up techniques to create more engaging and well-rounded characters who speak through their action in their stories. Details

Territory: Charting out Settings in Stories

Learn how to develop imaginary or historical settings that are beyond your everyday experiences when writing your story Details

Legacy: First Steps In Creating Your Memoir

Be inspired to create your memoir and share your experiences with others. Details

Catalyst: Releasing New Writing

This workshop will stimulate your senses and spur you to write text infused with unexpected textures to grab the imagination of your readers. Details

Teaching Literary Styles through Modern Poetry

Here is a workshop which will help you teach poetry-analysis to young students who may have a 'brain freeze' or 'incite a groan' at the mention of poetry! Details

Reading as a Tool for Positive Education

Learn to combine the Positive Education approach to education with reading activities to engage children in thinking and dialoguing about a topic. Details

Discover The Storyteller Within You 2: Storytelling With Pictures

Learn how to tell stories orally using visual cues and by creating pictures to support the telling of a story (similar to the Kamishibai method) Details

Write Weird and Wonderful Stories (Speculative Fiction)

Develop your own original speculative fiction concepts, and draft the opening chapter or scene of your story. Details

Impressive Marketing Plans

Learn about the marketing mix, the 4Ps and how to plan for marketing activities within a manageable budget to get the best value for your publishing project. Details

Copywriting Workshop

Acquire skills and techniques to write convincing, engaging copy which focuses on calls to action and gets the attention of readers. Details

IP & Social Media

Learn about the Intellectual Property considerations when using social media platforms as well as the common Intellectual Property risks involved Details