Words, Pictures, Story! Writing My First Story
Initiate Young Readers into the Writing Experience

Writing can be an extremely anxiety-provoking experience for many children.  Parents and educators are often at a loss as to how to ease children into the writing process.
This workshop is designed to introduce teachers and parents of young children to a creative writing tool that is designed to overcome their fear and anxiety of writing.
Date:      7 March 2009 (Sat), 9.30am to 12.45pm
Fee:      S$85 per person includes light refreshment and course materials.

            S$70 for Early Birds who register by 7 February 2009

How to Set Up a Reading Programme in School
Developing a Reading Culture in School

A major challenge facing English Language teachers in Singapore today is getting reluctant students to become spontaneous and proficient readers. 

In view of this, this workshop aims to provide teachers with information on how this can be achieved. The workshop will provide hands-on demonstration of the techniques, with authentic materials, so that teachers can readily use these techniques in their respective classrooms to develop students into readers.

  Date:      14 March 2009 (Sat), 9.30am to 12.45pm

  Fee:      S$85 per person includes light refreshment and course materials.

            S$70 for Early Birds who register by 14 February 2009

Indexing Books: Principles & Practice
Develop Practical Indexing Skills

This workshop will provide all those with an interest in indexing book and electronic materials an understanding of the process involved in compiling an index. Participants will gain not only an insight into the art/science of indexing, but also develop the practical skills required by actually compiling an index for a publication.

  Date:      26-27 March 2009 (Thurs-Fri), 9.30am to 5.30pm

  Fee:      S$470 per person includes refreshment and course materials.

            S$390 for Early Birds who register by 27 Feb 2009; or group registration of 2 & above
Commissioning & Project Management
Build a profitable list of worthwhile publications that meets overall company strategy and management goals

You’ll find out how to create a market-led proposal, and how to plan publication, including scheduling. You’ll also get a clearer understanding of financial management and how costings work, as well as looking at the language and essential content of author contracts.

For publishers and editors with a responsibility for commissioning and list-building in publishing, this unique programme will give you the best start possible.

  Date:      30-31 March 2009 (Mon-Tues), 9.00am to 5.00pm

  Fee:      S$370 per person includes light refreshment and course materials.

    S$300 for Early Birds who register by 2 Mar 2009; or group registration of 2     & above

For more information on the workshops and to register, visit: http://www.bookcouncil.sg

Free Talk:  Promoting Books on Social networks

Discover the fast, efficient and inexpensive way to promote books—without leaving home.
Find out about the book researching and selling opportunities in forums, blogging, ezines, podcasting and social groupings such as Linked-In, SelfGrowth, MySpace, Bebo, Facebook and Friendster. Learn to determine who your readers are, what your buyers want to read, and where to find them.

Dan Poynter (U.S), author of 126 books has been a social networker for nearly 40 years—since well before the Internet! He will show you how to take part, drive eyeballs to your website—and have a lot of fun all while promoting your books!

For more about Dan Poynter, visit his website at parapublishing.com
Admission is free                                                              

Wednesday, 18 March, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Multi-purpose Room, B1, Central Public Library, National Library Building, Victoria Street

Registration: email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your name & tel. no.