Past Courses
Jan ’20
9
9
Conversation with a Literary Agent
This talk will introduce aspiring authors, especially first time authors, to the publishing industry. Details
Nov ’19
16
16
Children’s Book Boot Camp
Learn the nuances of children's book writing, and the art of perfect pitch with Cynthea Liu. Details
Nov ’19
5
5
Writing For Children And Young People: Coincidences And Realities Of Crossing Borders
Discover how books for children cross borders of genres, subject and language Details
Nov ’19
4
4
Translation in the Language of Europe
Extending your audience through translation Details
Nov ’19
4-8
4-8
Young Author Scheme
Children learn to improve their descriptive and vocabulary skills Details
Oct ’19
30
30
Adapting For The International Chinese Market
Navigate the Chinese publishing market Details
Oct ’19
24
24
Boost Your Email Marketing
A non-technical guide to creating email marketing that your subscribers will welcome in their inbox Details
Oct ’19
23
23
Write Engaging Copy: How To Improve Your Copywriting Skills
A fun workshop to help you to write more persuasive copy no matter how specialist your product or service Details
Sep ’19
14
14
Travel Writing in the Digital Age
In the age of 'Instagram points' and commercialisation of traditional hospitality seen in the rise of Airbnb, what can a travel writer now write about? Details
Aug ’19
17
17
Write Your Memoir Now
Learn the techniques of how to shape your personal milestones into vivid and memorable narratives for the reader. Details
Jul ’19
27
27
生动讲故事班： 如何让孩子着迷于华文故事 (Vivid Storytelling: Engaging Children with Chinese Stories)
The course will explore the different ways of storytelling. Participants will be introduced to storytelling in Chinese using creative methods such as props, nursery rhymes andtangrams. Details
Jul ’19
7-28
7-28
Safe Space Stories
Safe Space Stories fosters a space for group writing in which all voices are equally heard and appreciated. It is a safe s pace to encourage creativity in writing, freedom from criticism, and affirmation of everyone’s voice. Details
Jul ’19
6
6
Telling Stories With Pictures (Talk + Workshop)
Learn how to tell a story using pictures, through understanding the basics of structure, art style, characters, layout, rhythm and visual symbolism. This workshop is ideal for illustrators (or anyone with basic drawing skills) to try their hands on creating a short, illustrated story. Details
Jul ’19
5
5
Telling Stories With Pictures (Talk)
Learn how to tell a story using pictures, through understanding the basics of structure, art style, characters, layout, rhythm and visual symbolism. This workshop is ideal for illustrators (or anyone with basic drawing skills) to try their hands on creating a short, illustrated story. Details
Jun ’19
15
15