Past Courses
Apr ’15
11
11
Characters through action
The workshop is aimed at helping writers understand and refine how they depict characters particularly through the use of action. Details
Mar ’15
28
28
Writing and illustrating picture books
An ideal workshop for beginner writers and illustrators who want to learn about the process of writing, translating,editing, generating ideas and creating illustrations for children's picture books. Details
Mar ’15
23
23
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
Mar ’15
7
7
Intensive and extensive reading
How do you as a teacher or adult instruct students/children to read with guidance and read independently? Learn more through this workshop. Details
Feb ’15
11
11
Beyond Words: Writing, illustrating children’s picture books & Young Adult fiction workshop
Come learn about what goes into creating children's picture books and young adult fiction books which are popular and thrive in a competitive market. Details
Feb ’15
10
10
Beyond Words: Writing and Illustrating Children’s Picture Books Workshop
Malaysia's foremost naive art artist Yusof Gajah will share about writing and illustrating numerous award winning children's books. Details
Feb ’15
9
9
Beyond Words: Book Publishing Workshop
Learn how to polish your business sense, manage query letters and manuscripts and maintain positive relationships with authors and illustrators Details
Feb ’15
7
7
Learning to write memoir poetry (for primary school teachers and parents)
Memoir Poetry can be a powerful tool of self-expression for children. The workshop will equip adults who work with children with the necessary tools for appreciating and writing memoir poetry. Details
Jan ’15
31
31
Appreciating contemporary poetry
Learn about the sense, structure and recurrent themes in contemporary poetry which will give you the necessary tools to appreciate and write it. Details
Jan ’15
17
17
Songwriting - write one in a day!
Here is a chance to learn more about writing the perfect lyrics for that special someone, occasion or tune you have been thinking about. Details
Nov ’14
8
8
Flash fiction writing
Learn exercises to hone your skills in writing flash fiction which can run anywhere between 6 to 600 words! Details
Nov ’14
7
7
Copywriting workshop
Breathe fresh air into your writing and craft copies which are appropriate for your product Details
Nov ’14
6
6
Impressive Marketing Plans
Learn about marketing in the publishing industry such as the 'why' and 'how' of planning and budgeting, thinking creatively and applying suggested templates to your projects. Details
Nov ’14
1
1
Stories with 5 Senses + Emotions
Learn how to pay attention to your five senses and emotions and use similar details in your stories Details
Oct ’14
18
18