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Varsha Seshan

The Diary as Story

December 6, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

In just a few weeks, yet another writing programme will come to an end! Yesterday was the third and last guest session of the season–a creative writing workshop with children’s […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: creative writing, creative writing with children, epistolary, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children, Sowmya Rajendran

How to Tell a Story through a Diary

November 23, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Playing with form is always fun! There are so many ways to tell a story–as a graphic novel (which was the topic of our previous workshop), in verse (like Uncontrollable), or as a set of letters, either in a diary or to a friend. I love epistolary novels, but writing a story in the form of letters is something I haven’t really dealt with at my writing programmes.

That’s why I decided to invite Sowmya Rajendran, author of the Mayil series to do a creative writing workshop with us on telling stories through a diary. How do we use diary entries to tell a story? There is a method to the randomness!

Tagged With: creative writing workshop, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children, Sowmya Rajendran

Stories: Comic-Page Style

November 19, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What a rewarding session we had with Nandita Basu! At workshops like this one, I think I learn as much as the young writers who sign up. Step by step, […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: creative writing with children, graphic novel, Nandita Basu, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Stories: Comic-Page Style

October 30, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

We’ve done a workshop on comics before, but it’s time for something new, this time with author Nandita Basu. Nandita is an award winning graphic novelist and a musician. She has written three graphic novels for young adults: The Piano, Rain Must Fall and the soon to be released Starry Starry Night.

Graphic novels are gaining popularity amongst young readers, and naturally, young writers. While writing a graphic novel is, of course, beyond the scope of a one-hour workshop, let’s learn how to weave a story through words and pictures in the style of a graphic novel.

Tagged With: creative writing workshop, graphic novel, online workshops for children

Green Stuff and Nonsense

October 27, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What a fun session we had on green writing with Bijal Vachharajani! In a single hour, we spoke of a million creatures from elephants to frogs, ferrets to spiders, lion-tailed […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: Bijal Vachharajani, creative writing with children, guest session, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Online Creative Writing Programme (Ages 9-11) – October 23 – Friday Batch

September 17, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WRITING PROGRAMME. The next batch begins in April 2024. Keep an eye on my Workshop Calendar to stay updated.

During this 12-week online creative writing programme for ages nine to 11, we will put together an e-magazine, for which we will explore poetry, nonfiction and stories, working on feedback and the process of editing and rewriting. The fee includes 12 online interactions, up to three guest sessions and access to a private forum, where participants share their work.
Classes are held on Zoom and there are only six seats per batch.

Tagged With: creative writing, online creative writing programme, online workshops for children

Kittu’s Very Mad Day

September 7, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I remember meeting Harshikaa Udasi, author of Kittu’s Terrible Horrible No Good Very Mad Day at a lit fest several years ago. I had read her book already, but unfortunately, […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages seven and eight, Harshikaa Udasi, Kittus Very Mad Day, online reading programme, online workshops for children, reading

Earwig and the Witch

September 4, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

When I learned that Earwig and the Witch is a movie too, I debated a long time over whether to read it with my book club or not. Finally, I decided that […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, Diana Wynne Jones, Earwig and the Witch, online reading programme, online workshops for children, reading

Kolam Kanna

September 2, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

October 2023 sees us reading another brand-new book, hot off the press! I read Kolam Kanna just about a month ago, and I loved it. What’s not to love about a kolam-drawing […]

Filed Under: Books, Children, Workshops Tagged With: book club, bookish activities, books for ages nine and ten, Kolam Kanna, online reading programme, online workshops for children, reading, review, Vibha Batra

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