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Writer, Educator & Storyteller a.k.a. Agent Story |
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Workshops & Courses for Professional & Personal Development
Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling Workshop
Laura's most popular 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 550 educators on this storytelling adventure.
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NEW! Soul Surfing: Writing Into Your
Life
10-hour weekend writing experience Date: May 15 & 16 Time: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Kinsmen House Hall, 5050 47th Avenue, Ladner, B.C. Registration Deadline: April 30th Fee: $195 +GST by cheque To register: Email Laura at soul@agentstory.net or call 604-307-4971
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, 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 stories to take home as well as a fresh sense of themselves as
active storytellers. Click here for a copy of a colour flyer that you
can print and post.
River Run Cottages B&B will give Soul Surfing participants a discount rate on their rooms. If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, let Laura know when you register. *** A Kitchen Sink Writing Couse
(12-hours) All levels, all ages and all aspirations are easily accommodated in this custom-tailored “kitchen sink” writing course. At the first meeting, participants will help build the learning content by choosing from a list of topics and writing styles that they would like to have covered during the remaining seven weeks. Using the student-designed outline as a guide, Laura will then provide stimulating and interactive writing exercises each week that will improve basic skills and stretch creativity muscles. By the end of the course, participants will have a bundle of original writing that they can either send to a publisher or tuck away in their journals. Please bring a thick notebook to each class. ***
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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Getting Published for Budding Authors
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