Workshops with bona fides.
WHAT’S ON…
The Professor
Alex Penland is currently studying for a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh, a former nonprofit director and founder, and teaches at the college level (Master’s and Undergraduate) while undertaking the process of obtaining HEA accreditation. They’ve taught students from ages 6 to 66 in classrooms ranging from the great outdoors to high-tech hybrid environments. In an adaptable, ever-changing world, Alex is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience.
Alex is also available for stunning team-building workshops and seminars at your place of work: improve communication, finesse your outside-the-box thinking, and connect with your team in a truly unique way.
Open workshops can be found below.
Some workshops are still in their planning stages; registration is not yet open, but please feel free to register your interest! Updates and opportunities will be sent to those mailing lists first; when the workshop is offered, you’ll be first in line.
note: Registering your interest does not sign you up for the newsletter. These mailing lists will be used solely to keep you up to date on the specific workshop(s) of your choosing. For complete updates, please sign up here.
OPEN NOW: Read Like an Actor
The stories are selling. The book is on the shelves. You’ve befriended your local cafe, festivals, or pub. And now the requests trickle in…
Do you want to do a reading for us?
No one likes public speaking, but we can make it easier. Come learn the nitty-gritty of preparing for a reading: what excerpts to choose, what to focus on while preparing, and how to make your spoken words shine as bright as your written ones.
Research Like an Academic
MONTH-LONG COURSE :: July 2024Historical fiction, history-inspired fantasy, steampunk, science fiction with a certain era-appropriate flavor—it all requires research into the past. Whether you’re writing in 800 BCE, the 1800s, or the 1980s, it’s going to require a little research.
But it can be tough to know where to start. Wikipedia’s a great source—but Google doesn’t even put Wikipedia on the first page lately, and it can be difficult in this day and age to know what sources to trust.
This course is here to help. In four short sessions, Alex will cover their own areas of historical interest (Everyday Lives, Alternate Timelines) and practical advice (How to Research, Rebuild from Fragments).
Interested? Sign up here. You’ll be able to choose your courses (or sign up for all four) in just a few months.
