Testimonial:
“In a three-hour consult with Stephanie, I learned more about how to improve the look and functioning of my website, and how to integrate it with social media, than I could have in weeks of hit-and-miss Internet browsing and experimentation. She listened and answered my questions, and zeroed in on my needs to offer insightful, practical suggestions that I was able to implement immediately. Her enthusiasm for social networking made it less foreign territory than I’d imagined.”
– Allyson Latta, writer, literary editor and writing instructor.
Learn How to Tweet in 1 Hour
(I also teach how to use LinkedIn and YouTube, as well as blogging using various platforms. Contact me for details)
FOOD WORKSHOPS
I give talks and hold workshops about food, wine and restaurants. I am a knowledgeable speaker, panel and guest host and food expert and judge. You can read about my vast experience as a food writer and restaurant critic at Food and Wine.
Recently, my food-centric talks include:
An Introduction to Food and Wine— I discuss the importance of the proper kitchen tools and utensils as well as how to stock your pantry and what to order—and stay away from! – when dining out!
Ravenous Reads: A Food and Wine Adventure Through Books—Want to cook like a French chef but can’t afford a trip to Provence? I introduce you to some amazing books that will show you everything from secrets of the pros to how to identify strange fruit at the supermarket.
Delizia! The Food of Italy— The food of Italy’s regions is more accessible than you might think. Come with me on a journey through Italy and learn to make authentic Italian dishes at home.
Celebrate Caribbean Books and Food! – Author and food writer Stephanie Dickison shows you what you’ll need to make wonderful and memorable Caribbean meals at home.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
I have developed a Writing Workshop for Beginners that I am available to teach throughout the year. I taught this earlier this year.
I also teach: “I’ve Always Wanted to Write” Workshop
Jumpstart Your Writing Life
Writing for Magazines
Organizing Your Writing Life
The Art of Writing Non-Fiction
The Business of Writing
I am also available to private companies, schools, organizations and individuals for writing classes, workshops and talks.
I also do private coaching sessions on the telephone - I charge $75 per half hour for this service.
I love to teach and speak publicly on the topics of writing (and related topics) as well as time management and organizing solutions for business or home.
Please contact me for more information.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Teen Writing Workshop
I will be teaching a series of four writing workshops for teens on Thursday afternoons in July (ages 12-18 with some flexibility).
They will be held in the program room of Morningside Library (4279 Lawrence Ave. East – 416-396-8881) for 4 consecutive Thursdays in July – July 8,15, 22, and 29 – from 2-4 pm.
I will be teaching JUMPSTART YOUR WRITING! at the ARTISTS’ GARDEN CO-OPERATIVE in Toronto:
Thursday, July 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and
Monday, July 16 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You can read more about it and sign up here!
AUGUST
Tuesday the 1st – I will be teaching Writing for Magazines at the Artists’ Garden Cooperative in Toronto. The information, dates and registration form can be downloaded here.
SEPTEMBER
I will be running a two-part workshop – Getting Started as a Freelance Writer at Hub 14 -14 Markham Street, here in Toronto. There is a map here.
Part One takes place on Monday the 11th
Part Two takes place on Monday the 25th
The classes will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
You do not have to take both. However, in order to take the second part, I suggest that you take the first.
Topics for Part One include: writing for publication, types of publications, markets to query, article formats and ideas.
Topics for Part Two include: how to write a winning query letter, parts of an article, writing your piece part i, writing your piece part ii, working with editors.
It is $40 per class or $75 for the two, payable by cheque or money order.
To register, please click on the ‘Contact’ tab at the top of the page and put the title of the workshop in the subject line. Space is limited, so please register soon! Please remember to include your name, address, phone number and email address.
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