Creative Writing – Level 2

Taking your writing passion to the next level

Due to COVID-19, all courses are taught remotely.

Who

Experienced creative writers seeking to take the next step with their work, find ways to improve their craft and secure publication/performance gigs

Where

Zoom/Online (for now)

When

TBD with registrants.

For How Long

Weekly 45-minute meetings for 8 weeks

Cost

TBD. Contact me for details.

Learn:

  • How to make your creative writing even more engaging
  • The basics of writing a grant to help fund your next creative project
  • The details about what publishers and event programmers want to see from writers

I’ll Coach You to Develop:

  • The ingredients of a top-notch creative-writing project
  • Cultivating an income from your writing, such as publication, grants, etc.
  • A deeper understanding of the publishing and performance opportunities available to you, including advice not just from me, but also experienced artists in the field

Course Summary:

Feeling stagnated? If you’ve been writing creatively for several years and want to find more opportunities to publish and perform and develop your craft, this course is for you! I’ll coach you on how to improve your writing and I’ll share what I’ve learned as a successful grant writer (if you’re in Ontario, the opportunities for government funds are impressive!).

Editorial feedback will be available for any new work you create during this course.

We will also work on how to find the outlets that could publish your creative work. Throughout the course, you’ll learn what you can do to increase your chances of getting published/on stage thanks to comprehensive interviews I’ve conducted with experienced writers and spoken word artists.

What satisfied clients are saying about me:

“David Silverberg has been a guest speaker at Brain Power – Canada’s award-winning enrichment education provider to bright and talented youth – for many years. He has provided workshops on journalism, performance poetry, and writing to junior high and high schoolers and left them inspired and informed each and every time. David is not only a consummate professional, he is also an empathetic speaker, a role model, and a font of wisdom. Brain Power prides itself on providing academically-inclined students with top-notch transformative learning experiences – and David’s workshops always deliver.”
-Karine Rashkovsky, President, Brain Power

Get the course outline!

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I honestly can’t wait to teach you how to be a better writer

When I first started leading writing workshops in 2008, I realized I found my passion: to help writers–at any level of experience–to improve their craft and launch successful freelance careers. I’ve been working hard to hone my own freelance writing business and it’s time for me to share my tips and advice with you!

WRITER TRAINING
& COACHING

Customized 1-on-1 personal workshops and coaching for writers of any age, any genre (fiction, poetry/spoken word, non-fiction, theatre, etc).

EVALUATING
& EDITING YOUR WORK

Deep edits of your projects, from editorial pitches to articles to novels-in-progress to solo shows to poetry.

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
& PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Regular discussions and workshops with larger groups on how to write tighter, market yourself successfully, and earn more income as a writer.

SHARING ADVICE I’VE LEARNED IN THE PAST 20 YEARS

I’ve never revealed some of these lessons on improving your writing and freelance business. With my workshops and seminars, you’ll get the most actionable and practical advice on improving your writing skills AND finding a fulfilling career as a writer.

“I can’t say enough about David. He is professional, intelligent, focused, and personable. David is excellent at solving challenging predicaments through sheer brainpower and effective collaboration. While deftly overcoming immediate obstacles, David has an impressive ability to focus on the future and initiate ideas and processes that will create value over time. David is reliable and highly competent.”

- Emily Progin, PR and Communications Manager

“David really listens to your goals and is considerate of where you want to go with your writing. He is a talented, generous, amiable and dynamic writer and instructor who understands the freelance world intimately and holds open the door.”

-Emily Lamb, Writer and Spoken Word Poet

“David Silverberg has been a guest speaker at Brain Power – Canada’s award-winning enrichment education provider to bright and talented youth – for many years. He has provided workshops on journalism, performance poetry, and writing to junior high and high schoolers and left them inspired and informed each and every time. David is not only a consummate professional, he is also an empathetic speaker, a role model, and a font of wisdom. Brain Power prides itself on providing academically-inclined students with top-notch transformative learning experiences – and David’s workshops always deliver.”

 

Karine Rashkovsky, President, Brain Power Education

“If you are curious about journalism, then definitely turn to David for insight and guidance. I’m grateful for the time he’s spent teaching me and I hope to engage with him further in the future.”

-Eden Wine, life coach and mindset consultant

“David conceptualized and wrote a variety of high-quality content for Blue J Legal, including long-form articles and client features. David is adept at translating complex topics like legal technology and the future of legal research into digestible, accessible and compelling copy. David is diligent, assiduous and creative. If you’re looking for polished writing and a professional partner, David is your guy.”

-Michael Rodgers, Director of Marketing, Blue J Legal

“David is a hard-working and talented writer. He comes up with great ideas, and always meets his deadlines. As importantly, he is very friendly and easy to work with.”

-Will Smale, BBC News editor, Business Desk

“I am new to freelancing and David provided me with useful tips and advice on pitching and other skills, drawing upon his considerable experience as a journalist. He showed me how to better organize as a freelance writer, particularly when it comes to invoicing and bookkeeping. I am grateful for his expertise!”

-Rahul Gupta, freelance journalist, former reporter for Torstar Community News

“David Silverberg is a storyteller a heart. He approaches the stage with wit, whimsey, humor and humility. He is often irreverent, always insightful, and deeply compassionate. In his writing, he reaches across place and time, drawing on history, pop culture, his relationships, and his memories, as he searches for those things we share, which nevertheless feel deeply personal, and in this way connect us all. In this work he endeavours to cultivate an ever-greater sense of tolerance between us.”

-Jon Hedderwick, Artistic Director, Peterborough Poetry Slam
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