Past Writing / Illustration Courses
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
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
3-10
3-10
Speech writing
Some core speechwriting skills explored in this workshop include persuasion, audience engagement, rhythm, and effective editing. Details
Sep ’15
19
19
Writing styles and techniques in modern poetry (for adults)
Through hands-on exercises of writing, participants will be able to familiarise themselves with a range of writing styles and techniques spanning from T S Eliot to Maya Angelou Details
Sep ’15
8
8
Enriching your english through memoir poetry ( For ages 10 - 15)
This workshop for children aged 10 -15 will help them learn about Memoir Poetry and acquire the necessary tools and techniques for writing in a more literary style. Details
Aug ’15
22
22
Mechanics in writing Sci-Fi ( For ages 11 - 19)
A good Sci-Fi story is dependent on plausible plots, a vivid setting or 'world' as well as memorable characters. Pick up basic concepts, approaches and story/world creation ideas. Details
Aug ’15
22
22
Anatomy of a short story ( For ages 11 - 19)
Clear your writer's block and learn to craft the essential elements of a short story: theme, plot, character, location and language. Details
Aug ’15
1
1
Vivid:making characters come alive
Create vibrant characters that your audience can immediately recognise and appreciate by learning to be a more acute observer of the sights and sounds within your environment. Details
Aug ’15
1
1
Pivot:how point of view changes your story
This workshop will clarify the different types of narrative perspective that are possible as well as give pointers on how to choose the form most appropriate for your fictional/non-fictional story. Details
Jul ’15
25
25
Fiction writing (advanced)
Develop and perfect your craft! Aspects of fiction writing such as plot, dialogue, character, setting and pace will be featured, along with more advanced topics such as semiotics, allegory and symbolism. 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
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