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Take away with you the knowledge and skills in the art of story telling for use in various environments and situations.

A diverse range of seminars for personal and professional development targeted at parents, educators, librarians, social workers, artists, performers, writers, and even the corporate sector.

27 August 07, 2.00pm to 5.30pm
The Art of Photographic Narratives by Edward Stokes

Photographs can be woven together to make compelling historical / social narratives, and by doing so, amplifies the deeper meanings of individual photographs. The aim of the seminar is to inspire practitioners and newcomers alike with the value, interest and satisfaction in creating photographic narratives – and publishing them in books, websites and other media. The trainer will address how photographic narratives can be developed, and the benefits they offer to story-telling about history, societies and cultures. The seminar will offer encouragement, advice and practical suggestions for anyone wanting to develop photographic narratives. Revealing experiences, insights and materials from the beginning-to-end development of Hedda Morrison’s Hong Kong, a recent and highly praised work drawing on a hitherto unknown collection of postwar photographs, will be shared.

[All professionals, especially heritage, conservation, community, cultural and historical groups]

Course Fee: S$190 per person
.................-S$160 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

28 August 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
Developing Marketing and Brand Messages through Stories by Evelyn Clark

This seminar will assist in identifying your corporate communication plan – who are your audiences, what does each audience want/need to know about what you do, and what do you want/need them to know? Here, you will identify your key audiences, define your product or service benefits, select channels of communication, develop a creative platform and set a schedule for communicating your story to key audiences.

[All professionals, especially, those at senior management levels, heads of departments, principals and trainers]

Course Fee: S$350 per person
.................-S$300 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

29 August 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
Beyond the Voice by Antonio Rocha

The body is already telling a story before the mouth even gets to shape its first word. Discover how you can move in your stories and bring your characters to life. You will learn mime techniques and illusions that focus on individual creativity to make the invisible visible, therefore creating atmosphere and character. This is a participatory session, filled with fun and movement. Your stories will never be the same again.

[teachers, librarians, parents, aspiring storytellers, performing artists and anyone interested in incorporating the use of movement into Storytelling]

Course Fee: S$280 per person
.................-S$250 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

29 August 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
Story Power for Teams by Evelyn Clark

This seminar will demonstrate the power and value of storytelling in cultures throughout history and how to relate those values and techniques to contemporary business communications. You will learn techniques for using stories in all stages of team development, identify stories that convey the key messages for each of your audiences, as well as discuss the essential elements of an effective story. At the end of the day, you will be speaking effectively to develop your teams.

[All professionals, especially, those at senior management levels, heads of departments, human resource personnel and principals]

Course Fee: S$350 per person
.................-S$300 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

29-31 August 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
The Master Class - The Quintessential Storymaking Seminar by James Bonnet

The art of story and storymaking, and a step by step journey from the inspiration to the final draft for
1. those who want to convert their story into a book.
2. those who wish to broadcast their story on the radio
3. those who plan to make a movie out of their story
Whether you are a professional or novice, this intensive state-of-the-art story seminar will take you beyond classical story structure and the Hero’s journey to a more complete understanding of the fundamentals and principles you need to create your own successful stories and story films.

[Screenwriters, Directors, Producers, Novelists, Playwrights, Publishers, Booksellers and anyone else whose livelihood depends on knowing what makes a story great and successful]

Course Fee: S$690 per person
.................-S$650 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

29-31 August 07, 9.00 am to 5.00pm
Digital Storytelling by Denise Atchley

Digital storytelling describes the process of crafting a short media-rich digital story by combining digital multi-media production techniques with a personal narrative. This state-of-the-art workshop, with a goal to create a unique non-fictional 3-5 minute digital story, will immerse participants in weaving personal tales using images, graphics, music and sound mixed together with own story voice. Digital storytelling is a unique integrated approach to improving students’ oral, visual and written communication skills. Educators and parents will be able to engage students in projects that ensure thinking skills including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, along with visual literacy and effective, creative communication.

[For teachers, educators, students, company executives, professionals and individuals interested in learning innovative ways of presenting their stories digitally with new technology]

Course Fee: S$690 per person
.................-S$650 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

3 September 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
The Creative Process and the Art of Storymaking by James Bonnet

This seminar will provide you with in-depth, hands-on experience on the major concepts in the creative process of storymaking – The Creative Unconscious, Sources of Materials, Six Creative Techniques, Creating the Character Archetypes, and the Narrative Structure.

[Screenwriters, Directors, Producers, Novelists, Playwrights, Publishers, Booksellers and anyone else who wants an in-depth study of the major concepts of storymaking and experience hands-on exercises designed to connect you with your inner creative selves]

Course Fee: S$350 per person
.................-S$300 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

3 September 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
Tell It like a Story: Science Education through Stories by Fran Stallings

You will learn traditional folktales which teach key science lessons, and analyze how story structure & style contribute to their effectiveness. Thereafter, you will apply folklore structure & style to retelling true science episodes from magazines, newspaper clippings, etc. Everyone leaves with a handful of effective ready-to-tell stories, and the skills for finding/crafting more.

[Educators of primary & secondary schools’ students, publishers of Science education textbooks, parents and librarians]

Course Fee: S$280 per person
.................-S$250 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

4 September 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
Braintalesby Dilip Mukerjea

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Braintales is the creative affirmation that ‘Beauty lies in the brain of the beholder, and within the hearts of those involved in storytelling’. This 1-day experience will demonstrate how participants can craft stories:

· via Lifescapes, a new technique designed to elicit thoughts, feelings, and ideas towards garnering a return on your imagination!

Some of the strategies will come from The World’s Most Powerful Learning Systems, based on Dilip’s several books within The Creative Brain Series.

Applications from this workshop include strategic thinking, advanced learning skills, memory building, EQ boosting, transcultural intelligence, and FUN-aticism!

[Professionals & executives from all domains, families of all dimensions, educators, and those interested in moving from breakdown to breakthrough, via serious laughter!]

Course Fee: S$350 per person
.................-S$300 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

4 September 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
The Power of Storytelling for Leaders by Evelyn Clark

Sharing relevant stories enable your subordinates to understand your perspectives, thus leading to effective management. This seminar will discuss the role of leadership and identify specific challenges of speaking to employee groups. Stories of well-known companies, as well as the values and cultures imparted by these stories will be discussed. Identify your own corporate values and cultures and start incorporating effective corporate stories as your most powerful management tool.

[All professionals, especially, those at senior management levels, heads of departments, human resource personnel and principals]

Course Fee: S$350 per person
.................-S$300 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

7 September 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
Look, we don’t want to be here! by Christine McMahon

Storytelling with young people who offend or who are at risk of offending. The seminar aims to explore ways in to using stories to work with difficult groups, to build your confidence in working with disaffected groups; and to examine the usefulness of storytelling with difficult groups. You will explore your own fears and resistances to working with difficult groups, learn to adapt stories that you know for working with difficult groups, and try out a range of ways in to working with a resistant group or individuals.

[For anyone who is working with difficult groups who are not engaging with the facilitator/counselor, and need a creative approach that will help to grab and maintain their interest, as well as build their self esteem]

Course Fee: S$280 per person
.................-S$250 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

7 September 07, 9.30 am to 5.00pm
An Adventure into the Wonderland of Numbers by Dr. A. P. Jayaraman

Maths Laboratorium: A professional nuclear scientist take you on a conducted tour through the wonderland of numbers big and small with tender loving care, accuracy and precision creating a new wave in Number Sense.

How many? How long? How much? How heavy? How Great! Fractions - such little numbers- such a BIG problem! A variety of activities that will stimulate and motivate your students to learn the roles of estimation, measurement, and fractions in everyday mathematics will be the focus during this must-attend seminar. Number sense from the micro world of elementary particles to the expanding Universe to our daily life will permeate the laboratorium.

[Educators of primary schools’ students, publishers of Math education textbooks, parents and librarians]

Course Fee: S$280 per person
.................-S$250 for early bird / group (3 persons & above)

The Early Bird offer expired on July 14, 2007; however, as we have received requests for a deadline extension, we are happy to oblige, on a one-time basis only until July 28, 2007

Special Offers!
Register for 2 or more seminars and enjoy additional savings! (Same name registration)
i) An additional 5% off on early bird and group rates
ii) An additional 10% off on normal rates.

Book Shop at the Seminars
A book sale by SISF 07 official bookseller, Acres Bookz, will provide a wonderful selection of quality children's literature and other useful storytelling resources for your benefit.

Mail	National Book Development Council of Singapore
	50 Geylang East Avenue 1, Singapore 389777
Fax	(65) 6742 9466
Email	[email protected]

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Payment and Important Notes
1. Payment to be made in Singapore Dollars, cheque or bank draft, payable to “NBDCS”. Please mail the payment together with your name and contact details attached to the following address. Seats are confirmed only upon receipt of payment.

Mailing Address
National Book Development Council of Singapore
Geylang East Community Library
50 Geylang East Avenue 1
Singapore 389777

2. Overseas participants may pay by telegraphic transfer to NBDCS to the following account: Account No. 006-007301-8, DBS Bank Ltd (Singapore), Blk 123 Bukit Merah, Lane 1, #01-78, Alexandra Village, Singapore 150123, Swift Code DBSSSGSG.

3. Allocation of seats is on a first-come-first-served basis.

4. For overseas participants, Peninsula.Excelsior Hotel, which is within walking distance to the Arts House, offers special daily rates.

Cancellation and Substitution
Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable. Requests for substitution must be made before 20 August 2007.

Regrettably, a cancellation fee of 25% of the course fee is applicable for cancellations made after 20 August 2007 or for “no show” participants.