Woven Word Symposium: Writing Stories for Children

Location: Rotary Room – Upper Level of Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library Complex

Key Highlights:

• Creative Writing Techniques: Learn about brainstorming and speedwriting exercises to ignite your creativity and enhance your writing process.
• Inspiration from Experience: Discover how to draw from your personal history to create stories that resonate with children.
• Age-Appropriate Narratives: Learn the art of crafting stories tailored to children, with practical examples.
• Editing Essentials: Dive into the editing process, focusing on story patterns, structure, and key questions to transform your manuscript into a polished gem.

Whether you’re new to children’s literature or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge to create memorable, impactful stories.

Join Tasneem Dairywala for this engaging workshop in the Rotary Room on the upper level of the Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library at 544 River Road West.

About the Presenter:

Tasneem Dairywala, an artist, author, and educator, is passionate about creating stories that inspire joy and curiosity in young readers. Her five-year-old is her greatest source of inspiration and motivation for writing books that can shape the minds and hearts of future generations. Tasneem lives in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, in a home filled with books, plants, and laughter. Her published works include The Way You View the World, How to Show Love, and The Little Elf Finds His Spark.

Website: TasneemDairywala.com
Instagram: @TDairywala
Facebook: @TDairywala

About the Woven Word Symposium:

The Woven Word Symposium, taking place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, is a full-day celebration of storytelling and writing. It brings together authors and aspiring writers for a variety of workshops and events. Participants can explore topics such as writing for children, self-publishing, and memoir writing. The day also offers opportunities to join an open mic poetry session and attend a slam poetry performance. In the afternoon, a Reader’s Marketplace will showcase children’s, adult, and young adult authors, with their books available for purchase. The event will conclude with a special evening workshop on writing for monologue performance.