Past Courses
Feb ’18
3
3
Let Them Speak: Writing Better Dialogue (Fiction, Creative Non-fiction, Graphic Novels and Drama)
This workshop will also explore ways in which dialogue is or can be action. Blessedly, writing better dialogue is a learnable skill. Details
Jan ’18
27
27
Telling Folktales from Southeast Asia
Expose children to Asian culture by telling stories on Southeast Asian songs, music, food, animals and places Details
Jan ’18
26
26
Effective Writing and Editing for In-house Publications and Corporate Communications Materials
Write and edit marketing copy that will bring more rewarding results and gain more ground for your clients, brands and organisations. Details
Jan ’18
20
20
Children Can Write their Own Books
Learn how children can use books as models or their own experiences to create books Details
Sep ’17
23
23
Improvising Stories - before creation comes imagination!
Learn to improvise stories using your life experiences and memories, playing games and telling the stories orally Details
Aug ’17
18
18
ALAP-IPA IP Knowledge Series: Copyright & e-Publications
Join us for this workshop if you wish to acquire a deeper understanding of issues relating to copyright ownership, infringement, defences and enforcement in the digital world. Details
Jul ’17
8
8
Wonders of wordless books
What can you do with a picture book without words? There are limitless storytelling possibilities for participants to engage children in a creative story-building process. Details
Jul ’17
6
6
Managing an editorial project
An editorial manager has to 'wear many hats' and consider several factors such as schedules, budget, content and team dynamics before 'sending the book to press'. Learn the essential skills here! Details
Jul ’17
4
4
Advanced manuscript editing
In this masterclass, you will take a look at the techniques great writers use to recraft and finesse their work; and find those that work for you. Learn to identify the sins of ‘bad’ writing that dilute the ‘wow’ factor. Details
Jul ’17
3
3
Honing your craft: Advanced copy-editing and proof-reading
Deepen your skills working with analysing texts, doing structural editing, line editing, proofreading and making your publication the best it can be. Details
Jul ’17
1
1
Writing picture books with young children
Learn how to use picture books to teach pre-schoolers and also learn to use an online tool, 'Story Jumper', to create your story-book. Details
Jun ’17
17
17
Developing the perfect crime novel
Find out what the essential elements in a crime story are and get started on your own thriller or detective novel Details
Apr ’17
29
29
Telling stories to teenagers
Learn to tell stories to teenagers for them to manage matters involving fear, kindness, empathy, self-acceptance and open-mindedness in their lives. Details
Apr ’17
29
29
For Writers: Pitching your work and engaging the right agents
Develop the craft of writing a pitch letter and the process from finding an agent to types of publishing available. Details
Mar ’17
25-26
25-26