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- CLASSROOM WORKSHOP -
UNLEASH THE WRITER WITHIN
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You are unique. Your point of view, your experience and your vision of the world are the raw material from which you can create rich and exciting stories. In this workshop format meeting, I will give you concrete tools that will allow you to express this little piece of yourself as naturally as possible and with clarity. (Grades 5 to 12)
At the end of this workshop, you will have:
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UNDERSTOOD that your story deserves to be told
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EXPLORED an aspect of yourself, through authentic writing
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LEARNED tips for telling a story that touches people
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TAKE CONFIDENCE in your writing skills
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CONNECTED with others by sharing your story
- CONVERSATION WITH AN AUTHOR -
LITTLE SECRETS NOT TO TELL ANYONE
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Using examples from my books, I share with students my little secret tips for adding life and color to my novels. Story development, themes, characters, dialogue, style, humor. Simple techniques that will make them see books in a different light, in addition to giving them a helping hand in creating their next literary masterpiece. (Grades 5 to 12)
During this activity, you will:
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DISCOVER many facets of the writer's profession
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BROWSE the stages of book production
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LEARN tips used by professional authors to improve their writing.
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DEVELOP an increased interest in writing
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FIND that time passes too quickly ;-)
- LARGE GROUP CONFERENCE -
HOW TO BECOME THE HERO OF YOUR OWN LIFE
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In this interactive conference, halfway between stand-up and autobiographical story, I share with you concrete strategies to come out of your shell and better connect with others. I also give you a solid dose of motivation that will help you take action to accomplish the things that are really important to you. A funny, moving and inspiring story on the themes of courage, perserverance and self-esteem. (Grades 7 to 12)
At the end of this conference, you will have:
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LEARNED that it's okay to be exactly the way you are.
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UNDERSTOOD the role of courage in strengthening your self-esteem.
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FOUND MOTIVATION to show yourself to others as you are.
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TARGETED areas where you would like to move forward.
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SMILED many times.
- LARGE GROUP CONFERENCE -
ATTENTION MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
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Did you know that a human being today is exposed to as much information in a day as he was, in the past, in an entire year? It's crazy, right? No wonder we have so much trouble concentrating! In such a dizzying world, if you want to achieve your goals and develop your potential, it's super important to manage your attention intelligently. After winning the prestigious trophy for "most distracted person in school" at my senior prom, it took me years to learn how to concentrate and take control of this precious resource. In this funny conference punctuated with anecdotes, I share with you my best tips for limiting procrastination, making the most of your days and achieving your goals. (Grades 5 to 12)
At the end of this conference, you will have:
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BECOME AWARE of the mechanisms that govern your attention.
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IDENTIFIED at least one goal that is important to YOU.
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UNDERSTOOD the role of your attention in achieving this goal.
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LEARNED concrete strategies to manage your attention effectively.
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GOOD LAUGH.
TESTIMONIALS
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