2016 Courses
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
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
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
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
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
Mar ’16
22
22
IP & Social Media
Learn about the Intellectual Property considerations when using social media platforms as well as the common Intellectual Property risks involved Details
Mar ’16
31
31
Copywriting Workshop
Acquire skills and techniques to write convincing, engaging copy which focuses on calls to action and gets the attention of readers. Details
Apr ’16
1
1
Impressive Marketing Plans
Learn about the marketing mix, the 4Ps and how to plan for marketing activities within a manageable budget to get the best value for your publishing project. Details
Apr ’16
9
9
Write Weird and Wonderful Stories (Speculative Fiction)
Develop your own original speculative fiction concepts, and draft the opening chapter or scene of your story. Details
Apr ’16
30
30
Discover The Storyteller Within You 2: Storytelling With Pictures
Learn how to tell stories orally using visual cues and by creating pictures to support the telling of a story (similar to the Kamishibai method) Details
Apr ’16
30
30
Reading as a Tool for Positive Education
Learn to combine the Positive Education approach to education with reading activities to engage children in thinking and dialoguing about a topic. Details
May ’16
2
2
Teaching Literary Styles through Modern Poetry
Here is a workshop which will help you teach poetry-analysis to young students who may have a 'brain freeze' or 'incite a groan' at the mention of poetry! Details
May ’16
14
14
Catalyst: Releasing New Writing
This workshop will stimulate your senses and spur you to write text infused with unexpected textures to grab the imagination of your readers. Details
May ’16
14
14
Legacy: First Steps In Creating Your Memoir
Be inspired to create your memoir and share your experiences with others. Details
Jun ’16
25
25
Territory: Charting out Settings in Stories
Learn how to develop imaginary or historical settings that are beyond your everyday experiences when writing your story Details
Jun ’16
25
25
Characters through Action
Writers can pick up techniques to create more engaging and well-rounded characters who speak through their action in their stories. Details
Jul ’16
2
2
Engaging hearts and minds: Storytelling for values education
Learn how storytelling can teach about and transfer positive values and foster the emotional and social development of children Details
Jul ’16
12
12
Managing an Editorial Project
This course will help editorial project managers acquire essential skills for the production and scheduling of any publication that needs to be published on time, on budget and to the quality that the company requires. Details
Jul ’16
14
14
Honing your craft: Advanced copyediting and proofreading
Learn structural and line editing skills along with proofreading techniques so that you can work with and analyse texts, understand the market and make your publication the best it can be. Details
Jul ’16
15
15
Structural Editing Of Non-fiction : Location, Location, Location
Learn to shape and form writing, develop good editing practices and a 'kitbag' of techniques and feel equipped to tackle any job, any size and any content. Details
Jul ’16
23
23
Songwriting Part 1: Songs Are Great Works Of Art, Melody Composition And Chord Progression
Discover the fun techniques in writing a song and compose your own in the first part of the workshop. Details
Jul ’16
30
30
Songwriting Part 2: Lyric Writing And Performance Of Songs
Craft lyrics for your song, combine with a melody and perform in this second part of the workshop. Details
Aug ’16
25-26
25-26
Creating a winning book cover
Learn about the fascinating design process and be involved in visual and verbal brainstorming to generate ideas and concepts that set the basis to create a great book cover. Details
Sep ’16
24
24
Pre-reading and post-reading activities
Experience and plan pre and post reading activities for upper primary and lower secondary level. Details
Oct ’16
16
16
Read me a story: Crafting professional reading aloud for serious story readers
Pull the words off the page and bring them to life in this short course that focuses on the elements that make up great reading aloud sessions. Using audio recordings and marked texts, readers brush up their vocal skills and prepare a performance of their own by the end of the course. Details
Oct ’16
22
22
Discover the storyteller within you 3: Storytelling with unusual props
Learn how to tell stories to children using unusual props made with recycled and natural materials, Details
Oct ’16
27
27
Copywriting workshop
Acquire skills and techniques to write convincing, engaging copy which focuses on the calls to action and get the attention of readers! Details
Oct ’16
28
28
Commissioning and Managing Digital Publishing for Book Publishers
Designed both for editors familiar with print publishing but now additionally charged with digital, and for ‘digital natives’ who may be less familiar with the publishing process. Details
Nov ’16
3
3
E-mail marketing workshop
Learn to effectively use e-mail marketing to promote your enews service, writing engaging copy and getting readers to click through. Details
Nov ’16
4
4