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Creative Writing Training
- Improve your creative writing.
- Learn how to handle creative writing challenges.
- Understand the concepts of literary fiction and storymaking.
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Creative Writing Training Course Outline
Introduction to Creative Writing
Creative Writing Challenges
- Challenges to Writers
- Challenges for Translation
- Experiment Challenges
- Design and Quality Challenges
Composition and Creative Writing
Seven Processes of Creative Writing
Writing Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Form and Structure
- Finding Characters
- Basics of Storymaking
Creative Nonfiction
Basics of Writing Poetry
- Listening to Language
- Finding Language
- Awakening and Shaping Language
- Playing with Language
Performing Writing
Writing in the Academy and Community
Tips to Improve Creative Writing
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Who should attend?
Anyone who wishes to improve their understanding and ability with creative writing can attend this course.
Creative Writing Training Course Overview
Creative writing is the process of appealingly presenting thoughts, feelings or emotions, as opposed to facts. The main purpose of creative writing is to express something, whether it be feelings, emotions, or thoughts.
This Creative Writing Training course is designed to make delegates aware of different writing skills and unlock their creativity and imagination. Delegates will learn how to structure and write literary fiction as well as ‘awaken’ and shape language for poetry.
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Kitchener is a city located in Southern Ontario, Canada. There is a population of around 219,200 people living in Kitchener whilst the metropolitan area has around 507,100 people inhabiting there. The University of Waterloo is a public research university based just outside of Kitchener. The University was established in 1956. The University of Waterloo has around 30,000 students in attendance studying various areas such as; Applied Health Sciences, Public Health, Accounting & Finance, International Affairs, Engineering, Environment, Mathematics, Science and Pharmaceutical Studies. The Wilfrid Laurier University is also located just outside of Kitchener. It is a public research university and was established in 1973. There are around 18,000 students in attendance either full time or part time.
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Advanced Fiction Writing
Business and marketing writing, effective business writing, fundamentals of technical writing, grammar refresher, grammar refresher ii, grammar for esl, how to make money from your writing, the craft of magazine writing, the keys to effective editing, write fiction like a pro, writeriffic: creativity training for writers, write effective web content, writing essentials.
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Week 1 Wednesday - Lesson 1
Story structure, week 1 friday - lesson 2, plot templates, week 2 wednesday - lesson 3, character development, week 2 friday - lesson 4, viewpoint, voice, and tense, week 3 wednesday - lesson 5, week 3 friday - lesson 6, advanced scene and sequel, week 4 wednesday - lesson 7, conflict, action, and suspense, week 4 friday - lesson 8, week 5 wednesday - lesson 9, beginnings and endings, week 5 friday - lesson 10, symbols, metaphors, and writing big, week 6 wednesday - lesson 11, bring your story to life, week 6 friday - lesson 12, self-editing, submission, and marketing, choose your course start date:.
The Role of Business and Marketing Writing
The ins and outs of image, writing approaches and strategies, putting it all together: writing project, complete and incomplete sentences, word choices, internal communication, banishing the bureaucracy, editing, proofreading and evaluating, putting it all together: editing project, marketing ethics.
Writing as Problem Solving
Why write and who is your reader, benefits you can offer your reader, sequencing your ideas and how to write your ending, revising, formatting, editing, and proofreading, what words to take out, what words to put in, strategies for good spelling and punctuation, one easy grammar lesson, getting the tone right, when you have to say no.
Technical Writing Overview
Preparing to write, gathering information, writing skills, tech writing conventions, document formatting, microsoft word's paragraph styles, document templates, creating indexes, editing and proofreading, publishing your document.
The key to effective writing and speaking is English grammar. Whether you are just now learning the basics of grammar or if you need a refresher, this course will help you develop the foundational skills you need. In this course, you’ll explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, and we’ll even get into the details of phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more! An instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn grammar through hands-on, practical exercises. You’ll also learn through short videos, examples, and even fun games. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence!
Benefits of Instructor-Led Courses:
- Two lessons are released each week, so you never feel overwhelmed with your workload
- Access an expert instructor to reinforce your learning and get feedback
- Learn from your peers and engage in weekly discussion forums
Using Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
Using verbs and adverbs, using prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections, capitalization and punctuation, plural and possessive words, difficult and confusing words, common sentence problems, becoming a better writer.
Take your grammar and writing skills to the next level! In this course, you'll review the foundational elements of grammar, including the parts of speech, and master the basics of punctuation and mechanics.
Next, you'll explore sentence structure, nouns and pronouns, and you'll work with the different kinds of verb tenses. You'll also explore adjective and adverb use and be introduced to some best practices for using these parts of speech effectively in your writing.
Then, you'll take a look at phrases and clauses, as well as parallelism, coordination, and subordination. You'll see how different phrases and clauses fit together in sentences so that your writing is clear, concise, and meaningful.
Grammar Foundations
Effectively using punctuation and mechanics, sentence structure, using nouns and pronouns, verb forms and verb tense, using adjectives and adverbs, using clauses and phrases, coordination, subordination, and parallelism, communicating clearly in the workplace, writing paragraphs, organizing paragraphs, effective editing.
This course is designed as an in-depth analysis of English grammar for intermediate to advanced English as Second Language college students. It is designed to prepare you for regular mainstream English classes.
Grammar for ESL is one of the required courses in most college ESL programs to transfer to mainstream English or to transfer to a university. It establishes a foundation for continuous learning and serves as a complement to other courses that you may be taking or will take.
Introduction
Verb tenses and the three major verbs in english, tenses and forms of verbs, the future perfect tense, gerunds and infinitives, making sense of the modals, the passive voice, noun clauses, reported speech, adjective and adverb clauses, real and unreal conditional, 'wish' and 'if', count and non-count nouns, subject/verb agreement, english as second/foreign language problem spots.
You really can make money with your writing. Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement your retirement, or boost what you're earning as a writer, you'll find the how-to's here.
In just six weeks, I'll share secrets, methods, and tips to help you generate income with your writing. This class includes all the practical information that so rarely gets taught in writing classes.
Now I know in most courses and social groups it's taboo to discuss money . . . but not here. We'll embrace it! Making money is the focus of the lessons.
You'll explore a dozen genres that can help you establish a sometime, part-time, or full-time career as a writer. Along the way, you'll learn methods to work faster, suffer less rejection, and bring home more bacon (even if you're a vegan like me).
You'll get facts on ghostwriting, collaboration, writing for the Web, writing for new technologies, article and essay writing, and novel and nonfiction book writing, plus I'll give tips for finding publishers and agents. And you're going to practice different writing techniques in a safe environment as I mentor you.
Please join me for this course. Fulfilling (and lucrative) writing work is waiting for you!
Getting in Gear to Write
The writing life, self-editing and researching, writing for magazines, writing and selling other short works, writing novels, writing nonfiction books, ghostwriting, the roles of editors and agents, self-publishing and e-publishing, the business side of writing, time management and marketing for all writers.
Getting Started; Finding Ideas
Getting started; finding ideas (continued), getting to know your market guidebook, getting to know your market guidebook (continued), producing articles; using e-mail, producing articles; using e-mail (continued), writing clearly; knowing your reader, writing clearly; knowing your reader (continued), employing sound research techniques, employing sound research techniques (continued), marketing your articles with spin-offs and revisions; seasonal and theme articles, marketing your articles with spin-offs and revisions; seasonal and theme articles (continued).
Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this copyediting course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you'll not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you're a writer, you will learn essential self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see. From the language of editing to grammar, punctuation, and syntax to the all-important relationships between editor, author, and publisher, every facet of editing will be explored in this copyeditor course. Online editing is gaining popularity; its complexities will be unraveled and its advantages and pitfalls explored. Can you make a living as an editor? Tips and resources for finding work will be addressed at length. When you finish with this course, you will feel confident enough to tackle even the most complex of manuscripts.
What Editors Do
The mechanics of copyediting, tools to increase accuracy, grammar and punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and numbers, syntax and style, abbreviations and hyphens, bibliographies and copyright law, photos and tables, front and back matter, fiction editing, the editor-author-publisher relationship, finding work as an editor.
The Dramatic Elements
Act 1: hook, backstory, and trigger, act 2: crisis, struggle, and epiphany, act 3: plan, climax, and ending, the story idea, the story outline, the long form, plan like a pro, plot like a pro.
The Nature of Creativity, Creativity and Self-Discipline, and Finding One's Voice
The nature of creativity, creativity and self-discipline, and finding one's voice (continued), creating a workspace, molding a creative life, feeling the fear of starting, knowing your reader, creating a workspace, molding a creative life, feeling the fear of starting, knowing your reader (continued, types of creative writing opportunities, clipping files, market guidebooks, the bubble method, types of creative writing opportunities, clipping files, market guidebooks, the bubble method (continued), grammar,self editing, production tips and finding time to write, overcoming obstacles and building confidence, fearing ourselves, naming characters and selecting titles, overcoming obstacles and building confidence, fearing ourselves, naming characters and selecting titles (continued), evaluating and sharing your work, attending writing conferences, treating yourself well, keeping your dreams alive, evaluating and sharing your work, attending writing conferences, treating yourself well, keeping your dreams alive (continued.
Is your Web content as effective as it could be? Would you like more visitors—more sales—and better search rankings? In this course, you'll gain tips for crafting content to make your website or blog into an exciting multimedia place for visitors.
You'll learn how to develop a website writing style that speaks to your readers' needs and ensures that your content is clear and easy-to-understand. We'll explore ways your Web copywriting can convey the right "feel" through your content, how to get conversations going with your visitors, and how to organize your content to produce better search engine rankings and happier readers.
But today's Web is about a lot more than words. You'll also explore all kinds of multimedia from images to infographics to slideshows to screencasts, as well as ways to encourage interaction with your readers, such as polls, surveys, and quizzes.
Finally, we'll examine ways to make your online copywriting appear as professional and authoritative as possible. By the end of this course, your content will be well on its way to rising to the top of the billions of pages on the Web!
Elements of Effective Web Content
Developing focused content, organizing content, easy-to-understand content, content that sells, content that builds relationships, blogs and microblogs, images and multimedia, multimedia tutorials, polls, surveys, and quizzes, intellectual property, some final tips.
Writing: Your Dynamic New Tool
Words: picking the right one, spelling: tips and practice, usage: which word goes where, sentences: writing them effectively, ending punctuation: when, where, and why, commas: mastery at last, semicolons, colons, and all the rest: a quick review, paragraphs: how they help you communicate, formatting: tools and tips to help your content shine, writing for electronic media: quirks and characteristics, putting it all together: writing well.
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- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
Note re: admission requirements
- Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.
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- Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
- Attach proof of Admission Requirements.
- Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
Graduate opportunities
Program outcomes.
- Develop the tools to review and critique literature using a variety of critical approaches.
- Develop a framework to evaluate one's own writing.
- Apply the rules of English Grammar including sentence structure and stylistic conventions in writing.
- Apply practical techniques for generating and organizing ideas, and sound planning procedures for writing projects.
- Develop skills for the creation, development and marketing of publishable poems, romance fiction and short stories.
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Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.
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We know how hard it can be to find like minded writers, we’ve been there. Here’s a list of writing groups that you will find in the region. Please check back often as we are continuously adding groups as they come to our attention. Have a group you’d like to add? No problem, just send us an email !
BADEN STORYTELLERS
The Baden Storytellers’ Guild in Waterloo is dedicated to nurturing and sustaining the development of emerging and established storytellers. The Guild seeks to promote excellence in our art, deepen our understanding of Story, and develop in the general public an awareness of and appreciation for storytelling, both in daily life and as a performance art.
CAFE 1842 – INFORMAL WRITING GROUP
We are an informal writing group that meets at Cafe 1842 (59 King St N, Waterloo) on Monday evenings from 7-9 pm. Everyone is welcome! You’ll find us grouped in the middle of the cafe.
Please note, this group is currently looking for a place to have in-person meetings. For more information inquire on our Facebook page .
CAMBRIDGE AUTHORS
Cambridge Authors is a positive space for serious writers who want to connect with other writers who have similar goals and objectives. Members of Cambridge Authors are invited to attend monthly meetings, either via video conference or face-to-face, that take place the first Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm. They are also welcome to join the private Facebook group where members are free to share positive and helpful stories and advice.
For more information, please contact Tara Mondou via our CONTACT PAGE .
CAMBRIDGE WRITERS COLLECTIVE
The Cambridge Writers Collective (CWC) invites writers of all levels of experience to join us as we share our passion for the written word, our experience, and knowledge of the craft through critiquing and networking.
MEMOIR AND MORE WRITING GROUP
Do you have a story to tell? Have you thought about getting it down on paper? Join us for thoughtful discussion and a weekly time to work toward getting your story written. This group is for all levels of writing ability in any genre.
NANOWRIMO – LOCAL CHAPTER
National Novel Writing Month is an annual Internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November. Participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript between November 1 and November 30. Well-known authors write “pep-talks” to keep them motivated throughout the process.
The regional group will be writing together through April using this chat forum . If you have a NaNoWriMo account and would like to join us, please contact the ML . All we need is your NaNoWriMo username to add you to the group. This forum is for Region of Waterloo writers only, but anyone with a NaNoWriMo profile can create their own group.
QUATRE A SIX
All local writers of all levels from professional to “I’ve always wanted to write” are welcome to join us on the third Thursday of the month at Seven Shores from four until six p.m. You can write, socialize with other writers, drink good coffee and eat snacks, or any combination.
THE WATERLOO GIRLY BOOK CLUB
New to Waterloo? Or just want to discuss great books with like-minded friends? The concept is simple. We’re a global book club for like-minded women to discuss great books!
WATERLOO WRITERS
This is a group for those interested in writing for writing’s sake and for those more serious about publishing their work. If you’re dedicated to improving your writing craft and your entrepreneurial acumen in equal measure, this is the group for you.
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Writing services.
Writing services at Waterloo and Brantford can help undergraduate and graduate students develop the writing skills needed to succeed in their academic studies. We provide an accessible, supportive, student-centred environment where ideas can take shape and students can develop their writing through critical thinking.
Writing support includes:
- One-on-one writing appointments (online and in person) with a student or professional staff member.
- On-campus, in-class, and online writing workshops .
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In Waterloo , we are located in the Teaching and Learning Commons, 2nd floor Peters. Look for the Writing and Learning Lab, room P226. In Brantford , we are located at One Market, room OM209.
We are currently offering both in-person and online writing appointments. Online appointments are conducted using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Sharepoint/OneDrive.
Service Approach and Guiding Principles
We work with undergraduate and graduate students at any stage of the writing process to help them enhance their academic writing. The key principle of our approach is to support the writing that goes on in the classroom in a way that helps students become better writers and achieve their academic goals. Our work is informed by internal and external research on academic writing and instruction.
Writing Services has three full-time staff and approximately 15 paid student tutors.
Our mission is to help students become better writers and achieve their academic goals.
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- An accessible, supportive, dynamic, community environment where ideas can take shape.
- Learning that is student-centered, engaged, and interactive.
- Diversity and a culture of inclusivity.
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- The principles of academic research, inquiry, and integrity.
- The central role of language in the production of all text forms.
- The academic and institutional traditions of writing.
Our Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles:
- Writing Services uses a genre-based approach to promote genre awareness among students and faculty. This approach is derived from analysis of professional academic writing, model student writing, and writing theory and research.
- Writing Services recognizes difference and diversity among the various academic disciplines and, more generally, among discourse communities and rhetorical situations. We see Writing Services as having expertise on writing, rhetoric, and discourse; but each academic discipline is expert in its own disciplinary discourses and genres.
- Writing Services does not operate as a service for "defective students" but strives to support students in developing understanding of and competency in academic text conventions and language, in partnership with the various disciplines.
- Writing Services is research based; that is, we use research to inform our work. Pedagogy and research are tied. The notion that teaching and research intertwine is a foundational value of universities.
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- 7.6 Film Appreciation – ETS 4UY / 4CY
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KCI’s English Department offers students a chance to explore their creative side through writing contests, drama productions and a student film festival. Students can enter the annual English Awards by writing short stories, plays and poetry. Each year, KCI also enters the Sears One-Act Play Festival in which students can participate as actors, directors or technicians. The annual student film festival, known as the Charlie Awards , often contains excellent productions by KCI students who create their films in our popular Screen Education courses.
Elective Courses:
Media arts elective courses:.
Media Arts is an English elective course that is offered in grade 11 to college and university bound students. Students study a variety of print and visual media. KCI also has a Grade 11 Media Arts course for students taking courses at the fast forward level. See more information under Media, Film, and Comm Tech Studies .
Dramatic Arts Elective Courses:
Dramatic Arts at KCI has a strong history with many winning entries at the Sears Drama Festival a nd a full size auditorium to stage plays. KCI offers a full range of Dramatic Arts courses in all grades for students enrolled in an applied or academic program. There are also fast forward Dramatic Arts courses offered in Grades 10 and 11. Many KCI graduates have gone on to study theatre at university and college. Several graduates have developed successful careers in theatre, film and television. See more information under Dramatic Arts .
Screen Education (Film) Elective Courses:
KCI is one of the few high schools in Waterloo Region to offer film study elective courses. Students in these courses study a variety of films, classic and modern, and get the chance to write scripts and make their own films. All of the equipment needed is supplied. These courses are offered to college and university bound students in both grades 11 and 12.
Students who would like to study films, but not create them, may take a grade 12 film studies course that is offered at both the college and university levels.
Many KCI graduates have gone on to study film at college and university. Several of these students are now working in the film industry. See more under Media, Film, and Comm Tech Studies .
Writer’s Craft Elective Course:
Do you love creative writing and wish you had the time and opportunity to do more of it? Are you interested in exploring your writing voice and seeing what you are capable of creating? If so, then Writer’s Craft is for you! Students in this course will get to develop their writing voice through exploring a variety of writing forms. We will work through writing children’s stories, short stories, poetry, scripts, memoirs, advertisements and online media.
English Department Course Descriptions:
English – ENG1DI
For the Grade 9 English course , students will focus on developing their reading, writing, speaking and media creation skills through the exploration of a variety of different texts and forms. Students will also focus on thinking critically about a variety of texts while also reflecting on their skill development.
For the fast forward section (ILB), you will get an opportunity to read articles, stories, poems, and novels that will challenge you to summarize, question, discuss, react to, and connect with what you are reading. You will have the opportunity to practice how to share your ideas in writing and with others, so that you can be successful inside and outside of the classroom!
Dramatic Arts – ADA 101
Do you like to make a statement? Do you want your voice to be heard? No previous experience – no problem! This course allows you to explore dramatic techniques (tableau, creative movement, mime, improvisation), learn about the history of the stage, and gain competence with basic lighting and sound technology. You will develop the skills necessary for acting – trust, self-confidence, teamwork, creativity, expressiveness, self-reflection – through work on short scenes, development of a monologue, journal writing and a group performance exam.
English – ENG 2DI / 2PI / 2LB
This academic course (2DI) is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyse literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course. Prerequisite : ENG 1PI or ENG 1DI.
The applied course (2PI) is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need forsuccess in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course. Prerequisite : ENG 1PI or ENG 1DI.
In this fast foward course (2LB), students focus on extending their literacy and communication skills to prepare for success in their daily lives, in the workplace, in the English Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course, or in the English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11Workplace Preparation course. The course is organized by strands that extend listening and talking skills, reading and viewing skills, and writing skills. In all strands, the focus is on refining foundational literacy skills and in using language clearly and accurately in a variety of authentic contexts. Students build on their strategies and engage in the processes involved in talking, listening, reading, viewing, writing, and thinking, and reflect regularly upon their growth in these areas. Prerequisite : A Grade 9 English credit.
Dramatic Arts – ADA 2OI / 2OB
This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.
English – ENG 3UI / 3CI / 3EI / 3EB
The university stream course (3UI) emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course. Prerequisite : ENG 2DI.
The college stream course (3CI) emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course. Prerequisite : ENG 2PI.
The essential level courses (3EI/3EB) emphasize the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of contemporary informational, graphic, and literary texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language clearly and accurately in a variety of formal and informal contexts. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 workplace preparation course. Prerequisite : ENG 2PI or ENG 2EB or ENG 2EI.
Dramatic Arts – ADA 3MI / 3MF / 3OB
This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences. Prerequisite: ADA 1OI or ADA 2OI.
Media Studies – ASM 3OI / EMS 3OF / EMS 3OB
Interested in studying the media? Study film, television, print media, advertising and the internet.
Screen Education (Film-Making) – EMS3OX / 3OY
Make your own films. Find out how Hollywood films are created. University level English is recommended for the 3OX section, and college level English is recommended for the 3OY secton.
English – ENG 4UI / 4CI / 4EI / 4EB
The university level course (4UI) emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace. Prerequisite : ENG 3UI.
The college level course (4CI) emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace. Prerequisite : ENG 3CI.
The essential level courses emphasize the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyse informational, graphic, and literary texts and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-related and practical purposes. An important focus will be on using language accurately and organizing ideas and information coherently. The course is intended to prepare students for the workplace and active citizenship. Prerequisite : ENG 3EB / ENG 4EI.
Writer’s Craft – EWC 4UI
Do you enjoy creative writing? Are you interested in becoming a better writer? Discover the power of the written word with this course as we move beyond structured essay writing into stories, slam poetry, plays, and articles. Prerequisite : ENG 3UI.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course – OLC 4OI
This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing. Eligibility Requirement : Students who have been unsuccessful at least once on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test.
Dramatic Arts – ADA 4MI
This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other text and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school. Prerequisite: ADA 4MI.
Screen Education (Film-Making) – ETS 4UX / 4CX
Experienced student filmmakers will study film as literature and make short films. It is highly recommended that students have taken EMS 3OX previously for the 4UX section, and the EMS 3OY previously for the 4CX section.
Film Appreciation – ETS 4UY / 4CY
How is a major motion picture made? Study film and find out. This course is designed for University bound students.
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Sandra loves to share her writing and research adventures in presentations filled with humorous anecdotes, and eye-opening insights.
Through a variety of lively workshops, she also loves to help aspiring fiction writers develop their craft. Or to ignite the imagination of those who think they could never write fiction.
She is available for community and church events, bookstore events, writers’ groups, book clubs, and library or classroom guest visits to discuss writing, the writer’s life, topics related to any of her books , her personal journey and testimony or to engage in a Q&A session.
To schedule a speaking event or writing workshop
Please email sandra orchard.
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For BOOK CLUBS, LIBRARIES, SERVICE CLUBS, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS, FUNDRAISING EVENTS ETC.
Writing Process – (20-30 minutes) In a lively presentation, filled with humorous anecdotes, Sandra discusses how she develops and researches her stories from first idea to finished book. Pairs well with a Q&A session about writing.
Journey Toward Publication – (20-30 minutes) Sandra’s personal story of becoming a published author and beyond. Pairs well with a Q&A session about writing in general or a specific book.
So You Want to Be a Writer? – (1 1/2 hour workshop) Join award-winning, mystery and romantic suspense author, Sandra Orchard, as she walks you through a whirlwind tour of novel-writing and helps you to unleash your own creative talents in a lively group collaboration.
Q & A – (from 20-45 minutes) Sandra will answer questions about the hilly road to becoming a published author, about publishing in general, or writing in general.
Sandra is available to SKYPE with groups, if desired.
Suggested fee: Sandra doesn’t charge for speaking at events for non-profits. She requests reimbursement, however, for travel expenses outside of Niagara, Ontario, Canada.
SUGGESTED TOPICS for CHURCH GROUPS/RETREATS
Writing Journey as a Christian Fiction Author – (20-30 minutes) Sandra’s personal story of becoming a published author and beyond. Pairs well with a Q&A session about writing in general or a specific book.
Writing to God’s Glory – (20-30 minutes) Sandra offers inspiration and insight to aspiring writers on how God can and is using their writing in ways they might never have imagined or realized.
Open to requests for other topics.
Suggested Fee: Sandra doesn’t charge church groups, except for travel expenses. If she is speaking as part of a larger event, she requests that registration fees or other expenses she’d incur to attend the event, be waived or offset proportionally.
TOPICS & DESCRIPTIONS of WRITING WORKSHOPS for WRITER’S GROUPS, CONFERENCES or CLASSROOMS
Fiction basics – 1, 2, 3 or 5 hour programs are available..
-Interactive, lecture format with hands-on examples and an image-intensive powerpoint presentation and extensive handouts to aid retention
In this comprehensive continuing class, participants learn the essential components—goal, conflict and disaster—of a scene and how to choose them wisely and write them well. Next, they learn how to structure their novels scene by compelling scene, in a way that will grip readers from beginning to end. Thirdly, they learn how to story board their novels, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance and role of major turning points and how they’re used to propel characters toward their goal and inner growth. Finally, participants will gain tips for choosing the best pov for a scene, how to fix pacing and avoid episodic writing, and how to avoid the most common plot and writing problems.
(lengths under 3 hours will not cover all topics)
Subtext – (90 min – 2 hr)
Readers crave an emotional reading experience. But many manuscripts fall flat because they lack consistent use of subtext. Subtext is what hooks your reader page by page, engaging them in the story to a much greater depth than on-the-nose writing. Through an interactive lecture format, including hands-on practice (for the longer session), this workshop helps writers understand how to utilize subtext in their stories.
How to Write a Selling Synopsis – (1 hour)
Learn how to write a concise synopsis that will convince an agent or editor that your novel both tells a compelling story and has the essential elements they seek. Or discover what your story is missing and learn how to fix it, before sending out queries. We will look at several models for writing a synopsis, as well as, study examples of synopses that sold. Learn what a synopsis is, and what it isn’t, and how it is used in the publishing process.
Writing Romantic Suspense – (1 hour)
This workshop identifies the difference between mysteries and romantic suspense, and the expectations of its readers. Writers that aspire to excel in this genre need to be able to write both a satisfying romance, and a suspense plot full of twists and turns and… intertwine those two heart-pounding plots from beginning to end without sacrificing pacing. To that end, this class gives writers a deeper understanding of the essential components of a romantic suspense and how to utilize them to better meet readers’ high expectations. It’s presented in a lecture format with an image-intensive power point presentation and extensive handouts to aid retention.
What Do I Write About? – (1 1/2 hours or more; for groups from 5-30 people)
Following a brief review of story genres, Sandra guides participants through the brainstorming process to develop a plot and characters. This interactive session provides tremendous insights into the creative process and how to tap into your imagination. Participants will leave with take home resources they’ll use again and again.
Masterclass Intensive – Essential Techniques to Master the Craft of Writing Compelling Fiction
- taught in 3 one hour virtual sessions plus critiques at Write Canada 2021
Brainstorming Session – ( time varies)
This session can be appended to an event at no extra charge. Sandra will work with groups of 20 people or less, assisting in brainstorming individuals’ stories.
SUGGESTED FEE FOR WRITING-RELATED WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS: $125/hr teaching time + travel expenses if the location is outside Niagara, Ontario, Canada.
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Former Events include:
Community: Lincoln, Pelham, Fort Erie and Thorold Public Libraries; Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Dinner, Hospice Niagara day program, Hospice Niagara Volunteers’ Retreat, various churches and Christian schools
Conferences: Write Kitchener, Write Canada, Q&A at CLAO conference,
Webinars: ACFW Chapters: Colorado Springs , Pennsylvania ; Write Canada 2020 & 2021
Retailer Events: Heritage Christian Bookstore , Living Books, Summer in Paris event hosted by David C Cook Distributing, The Gospel Lighthouse Bookstores , R&B Novel-Teas,
Retreats: Women’s Creativity for the Soul Retreat; Finding and Sharing God in Unexpected Places
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