Help your child to write creative stories with twists that will hook and entertain readers.
From the three techniques in creating suspense to techniques in foreshadowing the ending, award-winning writer Felix Cheong will guide your child to write stories that come with that special spark.
Course Contents :
-Understanding twists: What is a twist? Why do readers like stories with twists?
-Three ways of creating suspense: Truncating, puzzle and time bomb
-Techniques of foreshadowing: Building readers’ expectations; using signposting.
-Ending a story: How do you end a story strongly? What are the endings that are weak?
Felix Cheong is a best-selling author of 30 books across different genres, from poetry to fiction to graphic novels. He has also published eight children's picture books, including Use Your Head, which has sold more than 10,000 copies, and A Busy Day For Meow Meow, which was shortlisted for the Readers' Choice Award in 2021.
A recipient of the National Arts Council's Young Artist Award in 2000, Mr Cheong has participated in writers' festivals all over the world, such as in Edinburgh, Austin and Sydney. He has a master's in creative writing and is a university adjunct lecturer.
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