Synopsis:

Wanting to write, but not sure how to start? Stuck in a rut where your writing is concerned? Jumpstart will help you perceive the world in a new fashion, fuel your creativity and give impetus to new writing.

This hands-on session will encourage you to explore various objects and the surrounding environment through movement, sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Drawing inspiration from these various stimuli, you will embark on various writing exercises. Finally, you will receive feedback on what you have written and how you can possibly further develop your text/s beyond the workshop.

Whether you are a new or seasoned writer, Jumpstart will spur you to write stories infused with unexpected textures that will grab the imagination of your readers.

PREPARATION:
Participants must bring their writing materials and/or laptop/tablet.
Please ensure that your devices are fully charged.
Please bring your own portable chargers.

CERTIFICATE:
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to all participants who complete the full workshop.
Certificates will be handed out at the end of the workshop.

ABOUT THE TRAINER:
Verena Tay (www.verenatay.com) has written and published two collections of short stories and four volumes of plays. To date, she has edited twelve-story anthologies, including the popular Balik Kampung series published by Math Paper Press. Since 2011, she has conducted numerous writing workshops for the National Library Board, National Book Development Council of Singapore, the Ministry of Education and other local organizations.

Verena holds three Masters degrees in English Literature, Voice Studies, and Creative Writing and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Creative Writing with Swansea University. An Honorary Fellow at the International Writing Program, University of Iowa (Aug–Nov 2007), she was a Writer-in-Residence at Nanyang Technological University (Aug–Nov 2018). In addition, she is a seasoned theatre practitioner, an experienced teacher of storytelling, speech and presentation skills, as well as an accomplished storyteller that has delighted audiences in Singapore, Scandinavia, Australia, Malaysia, Wales, and the US.

ADMITTANCE RULES:
All patrons are required to purchase tickets for admission.
Admission is subject to proof of tickets purchased.

Duration: 3 hours including a 15-min break
Latecomers advisory: All latecomers must wait for a suitable cue for seating.
All footwear to be left outside the venue door
NO Refunds, no exchange of tickets.

RECOMMENDED FOR:
Emerging and experienced writers.
People with significant life experiences, who wish to personally record them in a meaningful manner.