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Tracing Melody and Rhythm in Writing F24

Date/Time/Location

This workshop will be offered online via Zoom on Friday, October, 25 2024, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. You will receive the Zoom link in a confirmation email once you register.

Description

Have you ever noticed how a good paper or article can sing to you as you read it? As a writer, awareness of the musical aspects of a text may help you “compose” writing that flows well.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn:

  •  How melody and rhythm are used in writing
  •  How to use punctuation to create silence or pauses in their writing

Instructions

Have on hand a 1-2 page excerpt of a current writing project that you may use to apply the strategies we discuss. (A polished text, draft, or work in-progress is fine.)

Facilitator

This workshop is led by Farhan Ahmed, a musician and writer with a Master’s in Public Policy. Prior to moving to Montreal, Farhan worked as a journalist analyzing foreign policy and as a Market Experience Lead for Google in Asia.

Registration

The registration will take two (2) minutes to fill out.

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