Inspiring the Best Writing: Fiction and Non; Persuasive and Poetic

Critical Agendas presents Ron in a dynamic workshop designed to transform writing instruction across fiction, non-fiction, persuasive, and poetic genres. With long experience in secondary and primary education and a unique background blending English, Literature, Drama, and Gifted Education with corporate training in presentation skills and strategic planning, Ron delivers a session packed with tried-and-tested classroom strategies guaranteed to produce exceptional student writing. Participants gain skills to enhance the fundamentals—punctuation, grammar, and complex sentences—in engaging ways, along with a multitude of strategies and models that spark creativity and produce meaningful writing. The workshop covers journalistic skills and the creativity of non-fiction writing, persuasive writing through brain facts and effective persuasive structures, and a plethora of approaches to inspiring poetic writing. Ron also provides links to real-world writing audiences, giving students authentic contexts for their work. A published writer himself in poetry, drama, and journalism, and a Gold level Toastmaster, Ron brings genuine writing expertise alongside his pedagogical knowledge.