Past Courses
Mar ’16
19
19
Reading Comprehension Strategies For Children With Dyslexia
Learn and use different strategies to help children with dyslexia to read and comprehend text/passages in a reading comprehension Details
Feb ’16
27
27
Dialogic Reading
Learn how to create a dialogue between children and you during a reading session so as to improve their language and conversational skills. Details
Feb ’16
20
20
Writing Styles and Techniques in Modern Poetry
Acquire writing and literary techniques used by famous modern poetry writers and immerse yourself in a session of writing and reflection Details
Jan ’16
29
29
Finding Success on Your Publishing Journey
In this digital age of publishing, get to know the publishing value-chain, explore alternative publishing options in the industry and find out which one works best for you. Details
Jan ’16
23
23
Discover The Storyteller Within You 1
If you are a beginner storyteller, learn how to become aware of your innate skills as storytellers and select, memorise and tell stories Details
Nov ’15
26
26
Reading stories aloud
This workshop covers all areas of reading aloud either to children or to adults, including vocal tone, clarity, pausing, emphasis, rhythm and shaping a spoken piece. Details
Nov ’15
21
21
Did I hear you write? Using storytelling to support children’s creative writing
Learn how storytelling can be used to enhance students' creative writing skills. Details
Nov ’15
21
21
Come with pen and paper, leave with a story!
Ignite the writing spark in you and gain tips to start writing creatively and genuinely. Details
Nov ’15
17-19
17-19
Walk & Write Workshops
Join writer and publisher of Orchard Road Stories, Simon Clews, on a unique writing experience – the walking workshop. Details
Nov ’15
3
3
Social Media Marketing for Publishing Professionals
This workshop will help you decide which social media platforms you need to be on and the type of social media strategy that is useful for your business. Details
Nov ’15
2
2
Essentials of Search Engine Optimisation for Publishing Professionals
Learn about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and how to improve your website's search engine rankings and use Google analytics for free! Details
Oct ’15
17
17
English enrichment through memoir poetry
The workshop will allow teachers and facilitators to acquire the necessary tools and techniques for helping students improve their literary style and explore more creative ways of expressing themselves. Details
Oct ’15
16
16
Managing an editorial project
This course is for you if you manage or are going to manage an editorial project and need to know how to make the best use of your team, budget, time and resources. Details
Oct ’15
15
15
Advanced manuscript editing
A masterclass on some of the great techniques that great writers have used to recraft and finesse their work. Details
Oct ’15
3-10
3-10