Small group workshops and 1-2-1 editorial coaching
Within each of us is an ocean of story.
It is the source of every tale, fable, myth and story ever told. The waters of the ocean are inexhaustible. The more you draw from them, the stronger they become.
I work 1-2-1 and in small groups with writers who have a story to tell. Small group workshops guide writers through an 8 to 12 week course. 1-2-1 editorial coaching is tailored to each writer.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
Sailing the Ocean of Story – ALL LEVELS
8 weeks, Oct-Nov 2023
As a group we will explore the stories you are telling and introduce essential skills of visualisation + narrative structure. You will have the opportunity to read and feedback on work in progress by group members, and to gain feedback on your work.
Damien Walter (BA MA PGcert HEA) began leading workshops for writers as a community worker in Leicester, UK. He completed BA and Masters level degrees and is a graduate of the Clarion writer’s workshop. He was the director of creative writing certificate level at University of Leicester, and guest lecturer at University of Nottingham. His online courses The Rhetoric of Story and Writing the 21st Century myth have over 50,000 students worldwide. He hosts the Science Fiction podcast and community.
Dates, Times and Pricing
The next small group workshop starts in October 2023 for 8 weeks, online. Day/time TBD. Price: $180
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There are currently THREE open slots for 1-2-1 editorial coaching. Prices start at $2400
SPECIAL OFFER: Support The Ocean of Story on Kickstarter at the MASTER OF THE NARRATIVE ARTS tier to access a full package of 1-2-1 support for $1600
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or email to arrange a prelimary discussion: damiengwalter@gmail.com
Workshops & 1-2-1 Editorial Coaching
Workshops explore a specific course of study over 8 to 12 weeks.
1-2-1 support is bespoke for each writer.
Workshops and 1-2-1 may include the following:
Charting the Ocean
- Overcome creative blocks with practices to activate imagination.
- Connect to sources of deep inspiration with meditation and contemplation.
Fishing the Ocean
- Give shape to your stories with essential skills in dialogue, scene turning, narrative structure, and more.
- Polish your writing at the word, sentence, and paragraph levels to make your stories sing.
Surfing the Ocean
- Develop the skills to publish and promote your own stories.
- Learn effective strategies to build your professional profile online.