Past Courses
Jul ’15
14
14
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
Jul ’15
13
13
Advanced manuscript editing
A masterclass on some of the great techniques that great writers have used to recraft and finesse their work. Details
Jun ’15
30
30
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
Jun ’15
27
27
Young adult fiction 101: fantasy fiction
Writing for the young adult market and ‘fantasy fiction’ genre? Look no further to learn about plot, dialogue, character, setting, perspective and pace. Details
Jun ’15
20
20
Learning to write memoir poetry (for children aged 10 -12 years)
Groom children into 'young poets' through this workshop which equips children aged 10 - 12 with the tools for appreciating and writing memoir poetry. Details
Jun ’15
19
19
Introduction to copyediting
Learn about the editorial process, tasks such as copyediting, mechanical editing and proofreading. Helpful for editors who have just begun their job roles or those with 1 -2 years of experience Details
Jun ’15
19
19
Collaborative learning strategies for teaching reading
Learn how reading instructions based on collaborative learning principles and strategies can be given to students to promote reading. Details
May ’15
22-23
22-23
Essentials of screenwriting
Come learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and see your characters and storyline being transported from print to screen. Details
May ’15
16
16
Catalyst: releasing new writing
This workshop will help you to perceive the world and the objects around you in a new fashion so as to fuel your creativity and give impetus to new writing! Details
May ’15
16
16
Ancient tales/Modern spin:how to rewrite your version of old stories
Learn how to rework structural elements to develop a fresh piece of writing before your reinterpret a traditional myth/legend/folktale of your choice. Details
May ’15
9
9
A stone or a boat? Storytelling with unusual props
In this storytelling workshop, learn how to tell or retell stories to children using unusual props. Details
May ’15
8
8
Communication skills for writers
This workshop covers public speaking, enhancing a presentation with AV or IT and working with the media for writers and authors looking to market and promote themselves and their own work.Details
May ’15
6
6
Preparing for publication
If you are a writer, a serious strategic plan can help you become a professional author! Learn to create a plan that helps you develop your ideas and initial writing into a body of work that is ready for publication. Details
Apr ’15
27
27
Rights and contracts in the publishing industry
This workshop will cover intellectual property rights and issues in the publishing industry, including e-publishing/digital rights, translation rights, adaptation rights, copyright, trade marks and contract law. Details
Apr ’15
18
18