Creative Writing Workshop at Studio 68 (Beirut, Lebanon)

05 October 2012
Creative Writing Workshop at Studio 68 (Beirut, Lebanon)
Deadline for registrations: 17 October 2012

This workshop is designed for those who would like to add a creative spark, a burst of creativity to their writings, whether beginners, amateurs or professionals, this workshop will help you bring to the surface what's been lying dormant inside.

When it comes to writing, all of us are often blocked in expressing our thoughts in writing - usually because of learned, preconceived ideas of how we "SHOULD" write, when the truth is there are no rules or limitations to writing!

In this workshop you will learn how to improve your writing skills through descriptive exercises, self-exploration, memory retrieval, lively class discussions and games!

OUTLINE:
  • Introduction:
    • Different genres in Creative Writing
    • Goals and objectives
  • Creative Writing exercises:
    • Description
    • Dialogue Listening
    • Creating characters
    • Character mapping
    • Lateral thinking
  • Creative Writing games:
    • Childhood memories
    • What if?
    • Five senses
    • Using paintings to make up stories
    • Storytelling games
    • Writing Prompts
  • Creative Writing tips
  • Final project
Who is Charbel Naim? With a background in Advertising, Marketing, HR, Hospitality Management, Tourism and the Performing Arts, Charbel Naim is currently VAPA's communication officer and a member of Improbeirut acting group. He is also a news editor/writer, actor and trainer.

Registration for this class is a must. The workshop is made of 6 sessions, 2 hours each. The fee for this workshop is $200 per student. A certificate of achievement will be handed out at the end of the workshop.

Venue: Studio 68 Sioufi, Sabbagha Street, Bardawil Building Achrafieh

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ registrations: vapaorg@gmail.com or call 03.466.764

Website: http://vapablog.wordpress.com/
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