Daphne's Workshops

I told you the other day that I would put up something about Daphne Lee's workshops with Learning Works - here 'tis :

Creative Writing For Kids

Good writing begins with reading.

Successful writers all agree that reading avidly and widely is a vital key to writing well. This course, conducted by children’s literature columnist, writer and editor Daphne Lee, will immerse its participants in the stimulating world of literature through a wide range of fiction, poetry and plays.

Participants will:

• be encouraged to read more critically and analytically.

• learn to discover their authorial voice; how to develop interesting and convincing plots, create believeable characters and build atmosphere.

• be taught about the different narrative perspectives and how to choose the one that works best.

• be introduced to different genres and styles, as well as the use of imagery: metaphors, similes, personification etc

• work on one writing exercise per session, and at least one fully-supported major writing project a year.

New intake commences 6th March 2010

Classes are conducted every Saturday at

3.00-4.00 p.m. for 7-12 year olds

5.00-6.00pm for 13-17 year olds

Cost: RM130 per month

Registration: RM20

Deposit: One month

Venue: Learning Works, 74 Jln BU 11/6, Petaling Jaya

Call Daphne at 016-328 1513 or Eileen at 012-207 2845 or email mylearningworks AT gmail DOT com for more information or to reserve your space.
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It’s Only Words?: Writing A Picture Book

The term “picture book” might give one the impression that the pictures are the most important part of such a piece of work, but words tell the story in a picture book as much as the pictures do.

So what makes good picture book text?

In this workshop, Daphne Lee explores and discusses the qualities of good picture book writing by drawing on reviews and criticism and by examining classic and contemporary picture book texts. Participants may email in one manuscript each to be evaluated during the workshop.

Suitable for aspiring children’s authors.

Date: 30 Jan 2010

Time: 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (1 hr break for lunch)

Venue: Learning Works @ 74, Jln BU 11/6, Petaling Jaya

Fee: RM199 per participant

Registration: RM20

Call Daphne at 016-328 1513 or Eileen at 012-207 2845 or email mylearningworks AT gmail DOT com for more information or to reserve your space.

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Reading Picture Books With Children

By choosing to use picture books at home and in the classroom, parents, caregivers and teachers have the privilege and pleasure of introducing a thoroughly enjoyable and magical route to learning.

Picture books may be used in many ways and in every area of the curriculum, to meet a variety of goals and introduce a wide range of subjects and themes.

As caregivers and teachers, we are only limited in our use of these books by our imagination and the willingness of children to explore situations and worlds both familiar and new.

In this course, Daphne Lee will introduce participants to picture books, ways of turning children on to their magic, as well as how to avoid turning them off.

The course will include practical sessions on how to select books (picture books and others); how to read effectively both in one-on-one and group situations; how to link other activities to your chosen book; and how to conduct a literature circle for young children.

This workshop is suitable for early childhood educators, professional caregivers, volunteers, parents and just about anyone who wishes to share the magic of reading with children.

Date: 27 February 2010

Time: 2.30-5.30 p.m.

Venue: Learning Works @ 74, Jln BU 11/6, Petaling Jaya

Fee: RM150 per participant

Registration: RM20

Class size: 6-20 participants

Call Daphne at 016-328 1513 or Eileen at 012-207 2845 or email mylearningworks AT gmail DOT com for more information or to reserve your space.

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So, You Want To Write A Children’s Book?

The Malaysian children’s publishing industry is still in its infancy and one of the things it lacks is authors who are passionate about writing children’s literature.

This course, conducted by Daphne Lee, will help aspiring writers of children’s books get started in their chosen field.

The course covers:

• an introduction to children’s literature, including types of books for children

• finding the right genre and subject to write about

• finding your own voice

• creating characters and plots that young readers will enjoy

• how to avoid dumbing down

• writing in vernacular English

• illustrations for children’s books

• what to do once you’ve written your story

This guide to writing and getting published in Malaysia is a six-session course. There will be six weekly two-hour sessions.

Session dates: 20 & 27 February; 6, 13, 20 & 27 March 2010

Time: 10.00 a.m.-12.00 noon

Venue: Learning Works @ 74, Jln BU 11/6, Petaling Jaya

Fee: RM380 per participant

Registration: RM20

Call Daphne at 016-328 1513 or Eileen at 012-207 2845 or email mylearningworks AT gmail DOT com for more information or to reserve your space.