Robert Raymer
KUCHING: Kuching-based author Robert Raymer will be conducting a creative writing workshop on ‘Turning your Personal Experience into a First Person Narrative’ at Open University Malaysia, Sarawak Learning Centre, 9 1/2 Mile, Kuching-Serian Road on Dec 17.
The charge is RM120 per adult and RM90 per student.
Robert, who recently did a series of three workshops in Kota Kinabalu, will take participants through the brainstorming and writing process to produce a first draft.
Named as one of the ‘50 Expats You Should Know’ by Expatriate Lifestyle, American Robert Raymer has taught creative writing for 13 years at two Malaysian universities, judged short story competitions including the 2009 MPH National Short Story Awards, published over 500 short stories and articles, and conducted numerous workshops on creative writing.
He is the author of Spirit of Malaysia, Tropical Affairs and Lovers and Strangers Revisited, winner of 2009 Popular-The Star Reader’s Choice Award.
The book is used in universities, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) literature (‘Neighbours’) and has been translated into French.
Those wishing to confirm their attendance must send their name and email address as well as phone number to [email protected].
They can choose to attend the morning or afternoon session. A RM50 deposit is required.
For more writing tips, go to the events section of Raymer’s website www.borneoexpatwriter.com.