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Workshop Details
A sampling of various workshops to choose from:
| Title | Description | Detail | Class Materials | Per Person Materials |
| Grammar | Highlight the 8 parts of speech through creative games | Eraser or blackboard, markers, eraser | Notebook or tablet, pencil or pen | |
| Writing | Highlight creating a “culture” in your work while adhering to grammar rules | Eraser or blackboard, markers, eraser | Notebook or tablet, pencil or pen | |
| Editing | Highlight the challenge of grammar, structure, and style editing | Participants will edit pieces as a team and as individuals | Eraser or blackboard, markers, eraser | Notebook or tablet, pencil or pen |
| Reading for plays | Reading focusing on expression and pronunciation | Participants will read the part of a character. Discussion will be on “bringing character to life” | *A | |
| Reading for storytelling | Reading for audience. Focuses on style, voice altercation, and passion | Participants read a portion of a story. Constructive feedback to correct and guide. | *A | |
| Art – Sketching | Discussion is on fitting character/scene to story and audience | Participants will sketch a character/scene for a given title and audience | *B | Notebook or tablet, pencils |
| Art – Style Fitting | Creating a style for the chosen genre and audience | Participants will use various media to create a style using a background image | *B | Colored pencils, markers, paints, crayons, pastels, etc. |
| Grammar Games | Games focusing on the 8 parts of speech | This is a fun, fast-paced game-format for learning grammar basics | Eraser or blackboard, markers, eraser | Notebook or tablet, pencil or pen |
| Cover Art – Digital Manipulation | Discussion is on visibility, digital representation, creating “printable” work, and maintaining style | Participants will use provided digital media to craft cover art. | *B | Computer with “fotor” (downloadable editing software) or comparable editing software |
| eBooks – Formatting | How to find and format eBooks in word and pdf format | Participants are shown how to find and follow digital formatting requirements for ebooks on a specific platform | *B | Computer with internet connection, ability to read/print pdf files, and word processing software, (optional – participant’s story file and cover art) |
| eBook to Traditional | How to create a print book from currently published eBook | Participants are shown how to create a print book from a currently published eBook on a specific platform | *B | Computer with internet connection, ability to read/print pdf files, and word processing software, (optional – participant’s currently published eBook, story file, and cover art) |
| Recordkeeping for Personal Finance | How to use MS Excel to keep a detailed record of artistic works, collaborator royalties, income, expenses, and reports pertaining to author or illustrator | Participants are shown how to use an MS Excel workbook to keep records pertaining to participant’s unique requirements | *B | Computer with Microsoft Excel |
| Presentation – for shows | How to design and set-up a show presentation | Some topics will be: learning your audience, maximizing space while minimizing clutter, |
*A – Books for reading will be supplied to each participant. If workshop wishes to use a specific book, please provide one copy for administrator and one copy for each participant.
*B – Administrator will provide own computer for display, digital files, artwork templates, and other general teaching materials required. If participants wish to use their own files, they need to provide it.
These are a sampling of workshops we have done. If you have a different workshop in mind, contact me! I am fully able to customize any workshop experience.