NAWE New Accredited Training in Coaching Skills for Writers
Posted on 20th July 2010
NAWE New Accredited Training in Coaching Skills for Writers
In partnership with the Arvon Foundation
January – May 2011 (Six days including accreditation – two modules of three days each, exact dates tbc)
Free Word Centre, London EC1R 3GA
Exciting new coaching training programme tailored specifically for writers. Aimed at experienced writers who work as tutors and facilitators and are looking to extend their range of opportunities for earning a living and for those working in Further or Higher Education settings interested in enhancing their work with students on an individual basis.
Course Content and Accreditation:
Writers will learn how to incorporate coaching skills into their teaching/facilitation practice through an exploration of communication techniques and in depth exploration of giving constructive feedback. The course will include:
• Active listening and effective questioning
• The key principles of coaching
• Building trust and overcoming writing blocks
• Setting goals & motivation for writing careers/projects
• Tailoring feedback on creative work to the writers’ needs
• Fine tuning criticism that raises the quality of writers’ work
The course will be verified by Performance Coach Training Ltd (PCT) in conjunction with (Arvon/NAWE). PCT is headed up by Carol Wilson, who is Head of Accreditation at The Association of Coaching UK.
Tutors: Deb Barnard, freelance creative consultant, facilitator and coach and pioneer of a number of coaching training programmes, and Anne Caldwell, freelance writer, educator, coach and Professional Development Manager for NAWE
18 places only available – nine places will be offered to NAWE members (membership costs £30 Professional Membership and £20 Associate/Student membership) and nine to writers through the Arvon Foundation.
Cost: £500 NAWE members (Limited number of subsidized places available)
This includes lunch but delegates will be expected to find their own accommodation.
Further information and details of how to apply at
http://www.nawe.co.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=42710&isa=Category&op=show
If you have any queries about the course or the subsidised places, please contact Anne Caldwell on 07818 052108 or email a.caldwell@nawe.co.uk
Deadline for applications: Monday 4 October 2010
The National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) is the one organization supporting the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK. http://www.nawe.co.uk
The Arvon Foundation runs residential creative writing courses which aim to challenge, inspire and transform your writing. http://www.arvonfoundation.org/p1.html
