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AC’s Writing Workshop at Faraway Renz

Authorz Coracle conducted a two-day creative writing workshop at Faraway Renz, Uttarakhand, in association with Readomania in June 2016. Faraway Renz is a beautiful spot in the hills, more of a home stay, really, about 30 km from Ranikhet.

 

The creative writing workshop included:

Day 1:

  • Introductions of the participants and instructors
  • Introduction to creative writing
  • Some writing exercises
  • A post-session gathering outdoors over a round table, for sandwiches and spinning-a-yarn exercises

Day 2:

  • Another PowerPoint presentation regarding the nittygritty of creative writing.
  • Individual sessions with each participant, discussing their creative writing pieces and exercises done the day before, providing a detailed feedback.
  • An evening outdoors again, enjoying the quiet greenery of the resort, delicious snacks and music with the participants.
  • A post-session gathering outdoors over a round table, for sandwiches and spinning-a-yarn exercises.

Day 3:

  • An on the spot creating writing session on a given topic for the participants — a thrilling exercise testing their observation skills, imagination and writing skills.
  • Answering queries/questions and clearing doubts.
  • Tying loose threads.