Storytelling
& Writing Workshops
For Professional & Personal Development
To book a workshop or keynote contact Laura
604-307-4971 or info@agentstory.net
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Creative Writing: Improving skills and stretching your creativity muscles
Aspiring
authors will explore the art and craft of creative writing under the mentorship of professional
writer-storyteller Laura Thomas. During the course we will explore the writing process, practice storytelling,
short story writing, writing for the stage, and creating poetry as well as take a straightforward look the
publishing industry. In each class, we will do creativity and skill-building exercises and write. For those who
would like to work on a personal writing project, Laura is available to monitor weekly progress and give
feedback. No experience is necessary, just a desire to write creatively. Please bring your own
writing supplies to each class.
Thursdays January 19 – March 8 Seven Secrets of Spontaneous
Storytelling Workshop
Before there were books there were stories, stories told without books, TV or computers, stories specific to one’s language, culture and values. Awaken your inner storyteller as we share seven secrets from the timeless art of storytelling. By the end of this confidence-building and interactive workshop, participants will be better equipped to tell stories in any setting. From childcare providers to teachers to children's ministry staff, Laura has taken more than 1,000 teachers, support staff and childcare workers on this storytelling adventure.
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Money-tellers: Lessons that Boost Storytelling Skills and Build Financial Literacy A storytelling and financial education workshop for teachers Teachers
already know a lot about money (even if they think they don’t) and storytelling is a natural skill that we all
possess to some degree. After a quick review of storytelling basics, participants will practice three
classroom-ready lessons that will boost their students’ storytelling skills as well as build their financial
literacy. By the end of this confidence-building and interactive session, participants will not only be equipped
and encouraged tell stories about money, they will also be encouraged to equip their students to be storytellers as
well. This workshop is 100% experiential. A summary handout will be
provided.
Course Description: What is the master narrative of your life? What kind of hero are you and what are you questing for? These are just some of the questions that we will consider as we "surf" the stories that shape our present personal realities. Drawing from mythic story structure, narrative psychology and her experience as a storyteller, Laura will coach the group through a structured blend of autobiographical writing, mixed media creativity exercises, guided visualization, oral and non-verbal storytelling exercises, and group discussions. By the end of the weekend, participants will have a substantial collection of autobiographical writing to take home as well as a fresh sense of themselves as active storytellers. Visit the photo gallery for images from the spring course. __________________________
Writing Your Way In: A Scriptwriting Workshop
for Teachers
Why script writing? Because it is probably the least formal and most relatable style of fiction writing
for kids today. And because script writing is all about relationships, in other words conflict. Whether you
consider yourself a writer or not, you will come away from this workshop with some fun and educational writing
exercises that you can use in the classroom as well as some creative ways to get your students interacting and
connecting with yourself and each other. Be prepared to do some writing alone and in small groups, and to do a
little performing.
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The Writing Process &
Getting Published for Teachers (and their students) To Book a Workshop, Course or Keynote
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