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DESCRIPTION:Date/Time/LocationThis workshop will be offered online via Zoom
  on Wednesday\, February 12\, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.You will receive the Zoom
  link in a confirmation email once you register.DescriptionSongs captivate
  audiences through cohesive structure\, thematic alignment\, and emotional
  resolution. What if these elements could inform your academic or creative
  writing? This workshop explores how songwriting principles—chorus\, verse
 \, and bridge\; thematic congruence\; and the arc of expectation and resol
 ution—can enhance the cohesion\, coherence\, and impact of your writing. T
 hrough practical exercises and examples\, participants will learn to apply
  these techniques to craft prose that resonates and flows like a great son
 g.Learning ObjectivesParticipants will:• Learn how to structure writing us
 ing song-inspired elements like chorus (main idea)\, verse (supporting poi
 nts)\, and bridge (paragraph transitions)• Explore strategies for maintain
 ing logical cohesion and thematic coherence• Understand how to build antic
 ipation in writing and deliver a compelling conclusion\, mirroring a song’
 s climax and resolutionInstructionsBring a brief passage of your writing (
 100–200 words) that you feel could benefit from greater cohesion or cohere
 nce. You'll have the opportunity to rework this passage using the techniqu
 es discussed in the workshop.FacilitatorFarhan Ahmed is a musician\, write
 r and Well-Being Coach\, who has recently joined the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Writing Centre
  as a tutor. Prior to moving to Montreal\, Farhan was a foreign policy jou
 rnalist in Bangladesh and a Market Experience Lead for Google in Singapore
 . In recent years\, he has also worked as an editor on a number of publish
 ed books. He is an experienced stage performer\, with 600+ concerts\, 150+
  standup comedy acts and 4 improv theatre productions under his belt. In h
 is writing workshops\, Farhan draws upon his diverse experience across dif
 ferent fields to present novel ways of approaching the lexical craft. Regi
 strationThe registration will take two (2) minutes to fill out.
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SUMMARY:Resonant Writing: Using Songwriting Principles to Craft Prose That 
 Flows - W25
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