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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop at Kunzum Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bring your story back to life \n\n\n\nWriting a good story isn’t easy. Making a story great is even harder – you have to bring it to life in the readers mind. The folks from the Himalayan Writing Retreat (rated 5 star) will be teaching that specific skill at the one day workshop at Kunzum Delhi on October 30.  \n\n\n\nIn this workshop a set of 20 writers (newbies & alums welcome) will experiment with a set of techniques which can help bring their stories to life. You\, gentle writer\, will write a lot and get feedback on your writing. You’ll learn not just from Chetan Mahajan\, the writing coach (profile below)\, but from your fellow participants as well. \n\n\n\nWe’ll go deep into one specific aspect of a good story : how do you make it rich and engaging. What will dialogue do for you? What about inner monologues? Can objects play a role? And we dive deeper into “show Vs tell” – not just as a dry concept\, but an applied tool.  \n\n\n\nBy the end of the day you will have tools and insights which will help you take your story up a few notches\, if not more.  \n\n\n\nThe price of INR 5000 includes lunch (vegetarian pizza)* and taxes. The venue is the beautiful Kunzum Lounge in Jor Bagh\, Delhi. Only the first 20 applicants will be accepted. \n\n\n\n*If you have special needs\, or if Veggie Pizza wont do\, please feel free to bring your own lunch. \n\n\n\nKunzum Jor Bagh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKunzum Jorbagh is located at 182\, Jor Bagh Colony Rd\, Jor Bagh\, New Delhi 110003. (Nearest Metro: Jorbagh. Exit Gate #1).WhatsApp Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/wcxoS4b7dZjHkQuj9 \n\n\n\nRegistration closes 26th October or with the first 20 confirmations\, whichever is earlier. Hurry up and register to reserve your seat for this awesome workshop. \n\n\n\nLet’s get together to celebrate stories\, we’ll be waiting for you. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n			\n			About the Instructor \n			\n		\n			\n\nCHETAN MAHAJAN \n\n\n\nChetan Mahajan leads this writing course. Chetan has spent two decades working in on-line learning\, both in the US and India. He started teaching online in 2006 as a faculty member at the University of Phoenix online. \n\n\n\nChetan is a Penguin-published author and an award-winning blogger. Chetan and his wife Dr. Vandita Dubey (also a published author) moved to the Himalayas seven years ago. There they founded the Himalayan Writing Retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChetan is now a full-time writer and works as a  writing coach independently as well as with the London based the writing coach.  He also writes for The Mint\, Outlook Magazine\, HT Brunch\, Reader’s Digest and Hindu Business Line. \n\n\n		\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW
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SUMMARY:HWR Flash Fiction Contest
DESCRIPTION:Powered by The Story Cabinet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you enjoy writing ultra short-form Fiction? We’re talking 500-2000 words – even shorter than a conventional short story. Think it’s too short? Think again. Saki’s Dusk at 1708 words would qualify. So would Ruskin Bond’s Face in the dark (Select the Kindle edition and click on the look inside) And Seventeen Oranges would qualify too. \n\n\n\nIf this short format excites you\, here is your chance to gain a lot as a writer: \n\n\n\n\nHimalayan Writing Retreat (HWR) and The Story Cabinet App (TSC) are giving away prizes worth more than INR 50\,000.\n\n\n\nThe winners get a choice to be coached by some of the country’s best writing coaches or just spend a few days in the serenity of the hills at the Himalayan Writing Retreat (or both).\n\n\n\nAll entries get featured on The Story Cabinet App which arguably has the best interface that a short story can get on the internet. Click here to download the app for iOS/Android.\n\n\n\n\nSo write a story\, get it published\, and win lots of awesome prizes. \n\n\n\nDetails about the contest\n\n\n\nWhat to submit?\n\n\n\nWe are giving you a wide canvas. \n\n\n\nWrite your story in any of the following categories:  \n\n\n\n\nRomance \n\n\n\nHorror\n\n\n\nSuspense\n\n\n\nThriller\n\n\n\nDrama\n\n\n\nLife experiences\n\n\n\n\nWord Limit\n\n\n\nAny flash fiction between 500 and 2000 words is acceptable. \n\n\n\nTimeline to keep in mind\n\n\n\n\nThe contest Opens on the 1st of September 2022 and closes on the 15th of November 2022\n\n\n\nWinners will be announced on 5th December 2022\n\n\n\nThe prizes will be dispatched on or before 31st December 2022\n\n\n\n\nHow to participate?\n\n\n\nSend your entries as word documents to editor@thestorycabinet.com with the title “Entry for HWR Flash Fiction Contest Powered by TSC”  The body of the email should contain – \n\n\n\n\nName \n\n\n\nPen name (if any)\n\n\n\nAge\n\n\n\nMobile number\n\n\n\nEmail address\n\n\n\n\nMake sure you submit the story within the timeline of the contest i.e. 1st September and 15th November 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes you can win!\n\n\n\n\n1st prize: INR 25\,000 voucher** from Himalayan Writing Retreat\n\n\n\n2nd prize: INR 10\,000 voucher** from Himalayan Writing Retreat\n\n\n\n3rd prize: INR 3000 voucher** from Himalayan Writing Retreat\n\n\n\n22 long-listed writers will each get a Himalayan Writing Retreat T-shirt worth 600 each (Pic of T-shirt below)\n\n\n\n\nAll these 25 winners will also receive a Certificate. \n\n\n\n**Winners can choose to redeem the vouchers against any of the HWR Workshops as suitable for their age and area of interest. These workshops can be physical or online. Alternatively\, they can be redeemed for a stay at the retreat. \n\n\n\nAll prizes have to be redeemed within 9 months of results being declared i.e. by 30 August 2023. Redemption will be subject to availability and age criteria (some workshops are 18+). \n\n\n\nWho will decide the winners?\n\n\n\n\nThe editorial team at The Story Cabinet will screen all entries and create a long list of 25 stories\n\n\n\nA select panel of judges will select the winners. The 1st\, 2nd and 3rd prize winners along with the 22 long-listed writers will be announced on the 5th of Dec\, 2022.\n\n\n\n\nJury\n\n\n\n(In Alphabetical Order) \n\n\n\nHemali Sodhi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe founder of A Suitable Agency\, Hemali Sodhi has over two decades of experience in publishing\, communications and brand strategy. \n\n\n\nThe Book of Dog\, an anthology of original writings edited by her\, was published in January 2022.  \n\n\n\nThe Suitable Agency was launched in July 2020\, under extraordinary circumstances – we were in the midst of a raging pandemic\, the world was an unpredictable place\, and no one knew what the future had in store.The agency has since found the right homes for many books. They do believe that finding the right publisher is the first and crucial step in a book’s journey\, and so they walk with their authors through the entire cycle – beginning with conversations around publishing\, marketing and distribution\, but also exploring all avenues on formats (e\, audio)\, potential film and OTT rights\, languages and international markets\, and any other opportunities that might arise.   \n\n\n\nHemali has also been a guest at the HWR First Draft Club . She can be reached at hemali@asuitableagency.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKiran Manral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKiran Manral is an award-winning and bestselling author\, TEDx speaker\, columnist\, and mentor. She worked as a journalist before she quit full-time work to be a full-time mommy. \n\n\n\nBased in Mumbai\, she published her first novel The Reluctant Detective in 2011. \n\n\n\nSince then\, she has written books across genres in both fiction and non-fiction. She was among the top bloggers in India before she moved on to writing fiction. \n\n\n\nHer books include ‘The Reluctant Detective’\, ‘Once Upon A Crush’\, ‘All Aboard’\, ‘Karmic Kids-The Story of Parenting Nobody Told You’\, ‘A Boy’s Guide to Growing Up’\, ‘True Love Stories’\, ‘Saving Maya’ ’13 Steps to Bloody Good Parenting\, Raising Kids with Hope and Wonder in Times of a Pandemic and Climate Change\, and The Kitty Party Murder. \n\n\n\nHer novella\, Saving Maya\, was long-listed for the Saboteur Awards UK\, supported by the Arts Council England. She was shortlisted for the Femina Women Awards for Literary Contribution in 2017. The Indian Council of UN Relations (ICUNR) with the Ministry of Women and Children\, Govt of India\, awarded her the International Women’s Day Award 2018 for excellence in the field of writing. \n\n\n\nHer novels ‘The Face At the Window’ and ‘Missing\, Presumed Dead’ were both long-listed for Jio MAMI Word to Screen\, and ‘The Face at the Window’ was also shortlisted for the South Asian Film Festival 2019. \n\n\n\nShe also has published short stories in various magazines\, in acclaimed anthologies like Have A Safe Journey\, Boo\, The Best Asian Speculative Fiction 2018\, \n\n\n\nManral is also the founder of India Helps\, a network of volunteers who assist disaster victims. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil D’Silva\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith 12 books to his credit\, Neil D’Silva is a known name in the Indian literary world. His unique stories have struck a chord with a wide range of readers\, eliciting praise from various quarters. He is published with leading publishers such as Penguin Random House\, Rupa Publications\, and Hachette among others\, and has won screen adaptation deals on four of his books. \n\n\n\nHe has been named as one of the Top 7 Indian horror writers to be read by UK’s DESIblitz magazine. His books have been listed on Monster Complex\, and The Curious Reader\, among other prestigious book lists. Considered one of the forerunners of contemporary Indian horror literature\, he has been covered by several leading publications and is invited to speak at prominent lit fests around the country\, including the Times Litfest\, Pune International Literature Festival\, Noida International Literature Festival\, Shimla International Literature Festival\, and Yayavar – Jammu Literature Festival\, among others. \n\n\n\nNeil D’Silva is the President of the India Chapter of the Horror Writers Association. \n\n\n\nHe was a winner of the Delhi Literature Festival Short Story Competition in 2015. His book Maya’s New Husband won the title of Entertainer of the Year at the Literary Awards 2015 which was co-hosted by Authors’ Ink Publications and Inside Stories. \n\n\n\n\n			\n			Frequently Asked Questions \n			\n		\n			\n\n\nIs there any application fee for this contest?\n\n\n\n\nNo\, participation in the contest is absolutely free.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the age limit to participate in this contest?\n\n\n\n\n13 years+ \n\n\n\n\nWho is organizing this event?\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being organized by Himalayan Writing Retreat (HWR) in collaboration with The Story Cabinet (TSC) \n\n\n\nHimalayan Writing Retreat (HWR) is Asia’s unique writing destination. People come here to learn\, escape their routines\, and find inspiration. The Himalayan Writing Retreat offers workshops & courses with world-class faculty both online and in the Himalayas. \n\n\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat with View\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story Cabinet (TSC) – The Story Cabinet is an upcoming short story platform aimed at building a community of readers and writers\, especially in the short story space. It’s a space where writers of all levels ( novice to professional) can publish their stories and make an online repository of their work.  \n\n\n\nTSC ensures that the stories are given the best visual appeal and presentation anywhere on the internet. TSCs unique AI engine works in the background to serve up the most engaging and entertaining short stories to the readers based on their reading preferences.  \n\n\n\nThese stories are bite-sized and can be read within a few minutes before moving on to the next one. It presents a fascinating and creative alternative to this epidemic of watching reels that have left all of us frustrated yet helpless. \n\n\n\nFollow this link to download the app and start using TSC – Click Here \n\n\n\n\nWho will be judging this contest?\n\n\n\n\nHWR will announce a panel of judges shortly \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the last date for the submission of entries?\n\n\n\n\nEntries will be accepted till 11:59 PM (IST) on 15th November 2022 \n\n\n\n\nIs this in English only or also in other languages?\n\n\n\n\nThe contest is for stories in the English language only. We may run a similar contest for Hindi Flash Fiction in near the future. \n\n\n\n\nWhat happens to the copyright of my submissions?\n\n\n\n\nYou retain all rights to your stories. The stories will be published on The Story Cabinet App under your name. HWR or TSC do not claim any copyright of your work.  \n\n\n\n\nWhy are entries appearing on “The Story Cabinet” before the prizes are announced?\n\n\n\n\nThe Story Cabinet is an upcoming storytelling platform aimed at building a community of readers and writers\, especially in the short story space. Publishing your stories on TSC is just an attempt to make you a part of this niche community of readers and writers. We are sure that you would love the way we present your story on the app. Publishing a story on the app\, however\, will have no bearing on the evaluation/result of the contest. \n\n\n\n\nCan I have my story removed from “The Story Cabinet” if I want?\n\n\n\n\nYes. You simply need to login into the app with the email address that you have shared along with your entry and remove the entry yourself as it will be published under your name.   \n\n\n\nIn case you face any problems doing it you can connect with us any time at editor@thestorycabinet.com. \n\n\n\n\nI have a great story but it has already been published. Can I submit it?\n\n\n\n\nFor the purpose of this contest\, we expect you to submit your original and plagiarism-free work which has not been published. \n\n\n\nHowever\, you are welcome to publish your stories on TSC even if they have been published elsewhere.  While it will not be a part of the contest\, TSC will ensure your story gets the best presentation and visual appeal anywhere on the internet! The only condition is that you should have the copyright of the work.  \n\n\n\n\nI have lots of stories\, can I submit them all?\n\n\n\n\nYes! Feel free to send in any number of stories as you wish. Each story will be evaluated as an individual. You can send all of them in a single email or in different emails as and when you complete writing them.  \n\n\n\nYou are also free to publish these stories on your blog or any other place of your choice after the end of the contest period.  TSC doesn’t claim the ownership or exclusivity of your content.   \n\n\n\n\nCan the same person win multiple prizes for multiple entries?\n\n\n\n\nYes\, it is possible. Since writers are free to send in any number of entries and the judging will be for each story and not of any particular author there is a possibility that the same person can win multiple prizes for multiple entries. \n\n\n\n\nI am a published author. Can I participate?  \n\n\n\n\nYes\, we welcome all writers to participate in the contest. This is an open contest and we are expecting participation from writers all across the globe. It may be a good place for competing with writers of different nationalities. \n\n\n\n\nCan there be more than one writer for a story?\n\n\n\n\nThe story for the purpose of this contest should be written by one writer only. \n\n\n\nHave more questions? Feel free to write to us at info@himalayanwritingretreat.com or connect with us at +91 73035 16665 (Call/ WA/Signal). \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Terms and conditions \n			\n		\n			\n\n\nYour work should be original\,plagiarism-free\, and should not have been published anywhere else.\n\n\n\nThere is no limit to the number of entries a writer can send. So feel free to send in multiple entries and all of them will be judged as unique entries.\n\n\n\nThe Story Cabinet will feature the contest entries on the platform within a few days of them being received. This however has no bearing on the evaluation/result of the contest.\n\n\n\nEmployees of TSC and HWR and their immediate family members are not allowed to participate in the contest.\n\n\n\nThe evaluation of all the entries will be done by an expert panel of judges. The stories will be evaluated for entertainment value\, the freshness of ideas\, the quality and strength of the writing\, etc. The results  declared will be *final and binding*\n\n\n\nTSC is the data controller of Personal Data for this contest. TSC will treat all data in accordance with TSC’s Privacy Notice. The phone number and Email address will be used to create your TSC author account on the TSC app and to publish your contest entry under the author’s name.  TSC will use such Personal Data only for the purposes of running the contest and delivering the prizes and will delete it after a reasonable period from the end of the contest. “Personal Data” means the names of entrants and other details provided by them (e.g. email addresses\, telephone numbers) for the contest. The data will also be available to HWR who may add email addresses to their newsletter emailing database. Neither TSC nor HWR will further distribute or share this data in any form or manner.\n\n\n\n\n\nBy participating in this promotion you acknowledge that this is in no way sponsored\, endorsed\, or administered by\, or associated with\, Instagram\, Facebook\, Pinterest\, or YouTube. You completely release Instagram\, Facebook\, Pinterest\, or YouTube of responsibility regarding the outcome of any promotions.\n\n\n\nHWR or TSC will not share your private information with any third party or publicly. The only information that will be shared is your name and/or social media handle at the time of the winner announcement or in any subsequent sharing of your original work submitted.\n\n\n\nBy entering the contest\, entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. \n\n\n\nThese terms and conditions and any disputes or claims (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of these terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ghaziabad\, UP\, whose courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction\n\n\n\nPrizes cannot be transferred\, redeemed for cash\, or substituted by the winner. TSC and HWR reserve the right in their sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded\, in whole or in part\, for any reason.  \n\n\n\nHWR and TSC shall have no liability for the winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam\, junk e-mail\, or other security settings or for the winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. Should the email be returned to the Sponsor as invalid\, two more attempts will be made via email and mobile / phone number. \n\n\n\nFailure to contact TSC within that 10 -day period will result in immediate disqualification of the selected entrant and a new winner will be selected. No exceptions will be made to this rule. TSC and HWR are not responsible for and shall not be liable for late\, lost\, misdirected\, or unsuccessful efforts to notify winners.\n\n\n\nEntries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of TSC. Entries may not include nudity\, profanity\, hate speech\, bullying\, or ethnic discrimination.\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\nEvent Summary
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SUMMARY:Vacation Hues: A Himalayan Art Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy playing with colours? Bring out your creativity\, and give your thoughts shape and texture on paper or Canvas – with the Himalayas as an inspiration. \n\n\n\nIn this retreat we’ll take 3 full days to explore and understand art. We will explore how to do macro and micro landscape paintings using different styles and mediums. Acrylic\, pastels\, poster colours and water colours are some of the mediums we will be dappling with. We will also be using different tools – apart from the brushes\, we will explore spatula knife\, rollers\, sponge\, hand and many out of the box tools that participants will collect. All art materials are provided. \n\n\n\nApart from painting\, the Himalayan Art Retreat will focus on having fun and guiding on how to express their joy through art. The Art Retreat will include sessions on painting and techniques of using colours and light. The three days will also have walks in nature where participants will be encouraged to collect leaves\, twigs\, pine cones\, tree barks\, beetles\, etc. The evenings will be spent watching films relating to art\, stargazing\, or  watching an exhibit of the participants’ works. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nParticipants at work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n			\n			About the Instructor \n			\n		\n			\n\nShubhra Chaturvedi \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShubhra is a full-time painter\, an installation artist\, a sculptor\, a photographer\, and an experimenter. She has several shows (group and solo) and commissions in public and private spaces to her credit. From public art installation at five Delhi Metro stations to murals\, from mixed media canvas to photo art\, Shubhra’s recent works have been full of experiments and are therefore full of motion and constantly changing. With a view to help others view the world through the prism of art\, Shubhra has been conducting workshops and art retreats with groups of people. She also conducts sessions on using art as a tool to meditate\, de-stress\, heal and discover yourself. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about her art\, you can check out this space: shubhrachaturvedi.com \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Detailed Program – Himalayan Art Retreat \n			\n		\n			\n\nDay 0 (31st August) \n\n\n\nIntroduction and a fun exercise with colours and using unusual tools\n\n\n\nDay 1 (1st September) \n\n\n\nSession 1 : understanding colours\, mixing\, expressing emotions through coloursSession 2 : Getting up close to nature… Watercolour exploration of flowers\, leaves\, twigs\, fruits\, tree barks \, beetles etc… Whatever you fancyWalk in the evening… Feel free to collect pine cones and pebbles and leaves and twigs and take pictures to use as ref for Art the next day\n\n\n\nDay 2 (2nd September) \n\n\n\nSession 1 : using the things collected from nature as tools to do spontaneous drawing. A demo session on some techniques to capture landscapesSession 2 : each one starts their canvasWalk in the evening to take pictures on cell phone and understand composition \n\n\n\nDay 3 (3rd September) \n\n\n\nSession starts with a fun exercise on sketching\, continue with the canvas or paper work from the previous day with all assistance that is requiredSession 2 : complete your works. The importance of finishing well and not being in a hurryWe conclude with a therapeutic fun exercise\n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Travel and Stay \n			\n		\n			\n\nThe Himalayan Writing Retreat is built for writing and learning. We are rated 5-star on google and facebook.  \n\n\n\nOnce here\, you will be sharing a room with a fellow participant (unless we’ve confirmed a single). All essentials like food\, hot water\, towels etc. are provided. No hidden costs. \n\n\n\nThe book lounge on a snowy day\n\n\n\nIt can snow in winter. Weather can vary and the weather chart of Mukteshwar (12 km from the retreat) is here. A pair of sturdy walking shoes\, some rain protection and an extra layer or two are always a good idea. \n\n\n\nOur rooms are built to let nature in and inspire you. To see pictures of the rooms click here . To see pictures of the writing spaces click here \n\n\n\nDepending upon where you travel in from\, you can reach us by road\, train or air. Even if flying or taking a train\, the final stretch is a drive\, and the last 150 metres is a walk. \n\n\n\nBy Road \n\n\n\nThe retreat is a 370 km/9 hours drive from Delhi. If driving\, we recommend you leave early. Note that parking at the retreat is on the road – we do not have any private parking. We have limited driver accommodation\, so please check in advance. \n\n\n\nOvernight Volvo buses ply between Haldwani and Delhi\, the more reliable of which are government operated. You con book those here. Private Volvos and Sleeper buses also ply between Delhi and Haldwani\, which you can book on redbus. Make sure you pick a bus with a high (4+) rating. \n\n\n\nBy Train \n\n\n\nThere are three trains a day from Delhi to Kathgodam\, the nearest train station. Some others also come in from Kolkata\, Lucknow and Dehradun. From Delhi\, Ranikhet Express is a convenient overnight train both ways\, but finding tickets can be difficult.  \n\n\n\nMost people prefer to take the Kathgodam Shatabdi (Delhi dep: 6.20 AM\, Kathgodam Arr: 11.40 AM). A cab from Kathgodam to Satkhol takes about 2.5 hrs / Rs. 2200 (more for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants.  \n\n\n\nBy Air \n\n\n\nThere are daily flights from Delhi to Pantnagar. A cab from Pantnagar to Satkhol takes about 3.5 hr / Approx INR 4K. \n\n\n\nThere are direct flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Bareilly 3-4 days a week. Satkhol is a 5hr / INR 5.5k cab ride from Bareilly. (More for a big car). Cabs are often shared by participants. \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Frequently Asked Questions \n			\n		\n			\n\nWhile your website provides information on travel and logistics to reach you\, will you be able to help with some specifics of travel and logistics? We are not at all familiar with this part of India and have never visited not have any contacts and any help will be appreciated. For e.g. we may need help in arranging a trusted pickup from either Bareilly/Pantnagar airport or Kathgodam railway station.\n\n\n\nYes\, Namrata from the Himalayan Writing Retreat will help and guide you with all travel-related information. We will also help you coordinate with other people traveling for the same event. \n\n\n\nWhat are the expected weather conditions there during the art retreat time?\n\n\n\nLows are around mid-teens and highs are in the mid-20s. we are at an altitude so the sun can be hot\, but a shower can bring temperatures down. At that time there will be fruits on the trees that the kids (and you) can pluck and eat. This chart in the link below for Mukteshwar is the nearest published proxy (it is close by but 1000 feet higher) for our village\, Satkhol. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukteshwar#Climate \n\n\n\nI have noticed the cancellation policies on your website. Due to the unpredictability and uncertainty of the pandemic situation\, anything can happen and there can be travel restrictions in either origin\, destination\, or transit during this time. So will you be considerate of that and flexible with the cancellation policies?\n\n\n\nThe Cancellation policy applies in ordinary circumstances. However\, if the government bans travel/do a lockdown / prevents interstate travel etc.\, then we will hold your full credit and you can apply it for any future event or even a vacation. \n\n\n\nIf travel is permitted but you cancel\, then the policy will apply. All participants & parents are required to bring a negative RTPCR report\, or proof they have had both shots. If the RTPCR test result is positive for anyone in your party\, again\, we will hold your credit for a future event. \n\n\n\nHave more questions? Feel free to write to us at namrata@himalayanwritingretreat.com or connect with us at +91 73035 16665 (Call/ WA/Signal). \n\n\n		\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				* Additional Guests\, Single room and Cancellation Policy *\n			\n		\n\n\n			\n\nAdditional Guests\, Single room and Cancellation Policy: \n\n\n\nAdditional Guests may stay with participants\, subject to availability. Their stay is charged at a rate of INR 4000 per night including meals and taxes for a shared room. \n\n\n\nSingle rooms can be requested but are subject to availability. The additional cost for a single room is 3000 per night including meals and taxes. \n\n\n\n100% refund if cancellation 4 weeks before event start date\, 50% if cancellation is done two weeks before start date\, 0% if less than two weeks before start date. \n\n\n\nIf participants test positive for Covid-19 before travel (RTPCR Report Required)\, full credit will be held for six months for any future event\, subject to availability. \n\n\n			\n				I understand\n			\n		\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			SIGN UP NOW
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SUMMARY:Non-fiction Book Writing Course (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Do you think your expertise can help others? Have you toyed with the idea of writing a book? Then this non-fiction book writing course is for you. \n\n\n\nWhether your goal is to promote your business\, build your personal brand\, or support a cause\, publishing a book does a lot. A well-written book makes you look great. A badly written book does the exact opposite. So your goal can’t be to “write a book”. That is like saying you’ll “cook a meal”. To impress people\, the meal you cook should be well planned and organized with the right ambience. It should be tasty\, look great\, and offer an amazing culinary experience. \n\n\n\nYour non-fiction book should offer deep learning and insights in a relatable and easy to understand way. It is more than just checking the “write a book” box. It should be the best book you can write and should make your expertise jump out at the reader. If you think your book will take you to “the next level” – to start with\, avoid tired clichés like that. \n\n\n\nWe see ads saying you can write a book in 21 days. That’s true. You can write a book in 21 days. Most likely\, it will be terrible. \n\n\n\nAnyone can write a book. But to write a great book takes hard work\, diligence and tons of editing. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			APPLY NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nDual (Hybrid) workshop in progress. \n\n\n\nOnline workshop in progress. Small Groups.\n\n\n\n\nIn this non-fiction book writing course you go deep into the craft of great writing over three intense days. We analyse how others have written great non-fiction. We start with the topic\, craft an opening\, and move into the main content.  What you are trying how to make an argument for? How do you build such an argument? What all should be covered in the scope of your book? How do you research\, and bring it into your book without making it sound like a tired rehash? How do you anticipate counter-arguments and refute them? In the end\, the reader should understand your point very clearly. The reader should gain this insight as easily and effortlessly as possible. \n\n\n\nThe Non-fiction book writing course is led by Chetan Mahajan\, a professional writing coach. Chetan is a Penguin-published author and has published columns in the Mint and Outlook magazine\, amongst others. (Chetan’s detailed profile is shared below.) This Non-fiction book writing course is offered both online and in the Himalayas. You can choose your preferred format. The small group experience stays the same – the same learnings\, the same writing exercises and workload. Here\, you are at liberty to participate in the non-fiction book writing course from your couch or desk. The number of  participants is capped at ten (across both formats) – otherwise it becomes a lecture hall. \n\n\n\nThe online non-fiction book writing course has no recordings – it is interactive\, live and personal. We write a lot. The format is the same as our physical workshop at the Himalayas. Only that\, the mountains are replaced by your bedroom window\, but the teaching and the camaraderie remains unchanged. \n\n\n\nWe only accept a total of ten applicants in one workshop on a first-come first-served basis. To apply for this non-fiction book writing course\, please click the blue button below and fill out the application. If accepted\, you can pay the fees to secure your spot.  \n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			APPLY NOW\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n			\n			About the Instructor \n			\n		\n			\n\nChetan Mahajan \n\n\n\nChetan Mahajan leads this non-fiction book writing course. Chetan has spent two decades working in on-line learning\, both in the US and India. He started teaching online in 2006 as a faculty member at the University of Phoenix online. \n\n\n\nChetan is a Penguin-published author and an award-winning blogger. Chetan and his wife Dr. Vandita Dubey (also a published author) moved to the Himalayas six years ago. There they founded the Himalayan Writing Retreat. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChetan Mahajan\, Writing coach \n\n\n\nChetan is a full-time author and works as a  writing coach independently as well as with the London based the writing coach.  He also writes for The Mint\, Outlook Magazine\, HT Brunch\, Reader’s Digest and Hindu Business Line.  \n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Detailed Program – Non-fiction Book Writing Course (Online) \n			\n		\n			\n\nPre-work and pre-reading\n\n\n\nThree short pieces will be shared with all writers to understand and analyzeYou will be required to complete a detailed format about your book project (if you have one)\n\n\n\nBook Topic and Structure\n\n\n\nPicking the right topicFraming your titleOutlining your non-fiction book (Arguments and counter-arguments)\n\n\n\nThe Content\n\n\n\nCrafting a great openingThe use of examples and narrativeResearch for your non-fiction bookBringing in other voices – the personal interviewData Vs emotionsThe body of the book – and making strong argumentsThe use of humourHow to close your book\n\n\n\nLanguage and Editing\n\n\n\nWhat is great language in a non-fiction bookTerrible writing habits we form\, and how to break themWhy should we edit? The essence of any good bookCan’t I just hire an editor?\n\n\n\nPublishing your Non-fiction book\n\n\n\nTraditional v/s Self publishing – pros and cons of eachShould I hire an editorElements of a great coverHow do authors make money? And lose it?\n\n\n\nMarketing your Non-fiction book\n\n\n\nThe Amazon bestseller tag – how to get one? And does it help sales?Title & sub-title of your bookThe role of Book cover designBook Reviews – Amazon / Flipkart / GoodreadsOther elements of a great marketing campaign\n\n\n\nNon-fiction Writers’  tool-kit\n\n\n\nWriter’s block – what it is\, and how to block itTechniques and tech tools writers useYour personal writing plan\, and the Himalayan First Draft Club.\n\n\n		\n\n\n			\n			Frequently Asked Questions \n			\n		\n			\n\nWhat can one expect from the Non-Fiction Writing Workshop (Online/ At the Himalayas)?\n\n\n\nYou can expect to learn a lot about non-fiction writing. \n\n\n\nYou can also expect to be able to work on your (long-pending) book and see it published. Our participants win awards. They write short stories and have published over 25 books so far. Check them HERE. \n\n\n\nTo add further\, this workshop will be beneficial for anyone interested in writing non-fiction. For e.g. books like Do Epic Shit\, Atomic Habits\, etc\, or a book of essays on personal experiences. If you are planning to write a book of essays that are opinion-based\, theoretical in nature\, and backed by research and stats\, then that is pure non-fiction. A book on management\, how-tos\, tips and tricks\, guides\, etc. are all non-fiction.  \n\n\n\nCan I have recordings of all the sessions for Online Workshops if I miss them?\n\n\n\nAs a matter of policy\, we do not record any of our sessions. The idea is to build on each others’ knowledge through interactions and feedback while working together throughout the workshop. \n\n\n\nI write in my mother tongue which is not English. Can I attend this workshop?\n\n\n\nYes\, you can. We have had participants before who write in Bengali\, Punjabi\, and Tamil. However\, the medium of instruction is English\, as are the class readings\, etc. So some proficiency in English is essential. If you write in a language other than English\, please share this in the form. \n\n\n\nI have never written a book but want to write one about my experience of working as an HR head for 25 years with a specific focus on analysing people before hiring them. Will this workshop be helpful for that?\n\n\n\nOur Non-fiction Writing Course (both physical and in the Himalayas) is recommended for writers who want to write non-fiction. So yes\, this workshop will help you write that book. \n\n\n\nWhat is the pre-work?\n\n\n\nPre-work for this Non-fiction Writing Course is both reading and writing. A set of excerpts are to be read by all participants. These are used as examples and context to discuss and understand various concepts in the workshop. Further\, each participant has to prepare a one-page project outline which they will then build on during the Non-fiction Writing Course.  The pre-work is shared a few days before the workshop to give you ample time to go through it. \n\n\n\nIs the pre-work mandatory?\n\n\n\nYes\, it is mandatory. \n\n\n\nWhat is the daily schedule (different for online and offline)?\n\n\n\nThe schedule for the Himalayan workshop is shared below. For the Online Writing Workshop\, it is the Day 1-3 schedule (9 AM – 5 PM over 3 days) without the Day 0 and Day 4 activities. \n\n\n\nDay 0 ( a day before the workshop starts) reach Satkhol anytime.  \n\n\n\nDay 1-3  \n\n\n\n8.15 am          Breakfast in the lounge9 am – 1 pm   Attend the workshop with the rest of the participants1 -2 pm          Lunch Break2-5 pm          Attend the workshop with the rest of the participantsAfter 6 pm   Go on nature walks\, watch the sunset and enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas.\n\n\n\nDay 4  \n\n\n\n8.15 am Breakfast in the lounge10 am    Checkout\n\n\n\nCan I decide which sessions to attend and pay accordingly?\n\n\n\nThe workshop has a sequential structure. Each day builds on the previous one\, and sessions are often connected. Ideally\, you should attend the full workshop to get the most out of it. You cannot cherry-pick sessions you’re interested in or pay part of the fees. \n\n\n\nWhat if I miss out on any of the sessions for personal reasons?\n\n\n\nOur sessions are live and not recorded. Hence\, in case you miss out on any of the sessions\, there is no way you can attend it again except perhaps ask any of the other participants to brief you on those topics. \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store after the workshop is over? \n\n\n\nWe believe in creating a community for writers.  After attending one of our courses\, the participants stay connected and work as a writing group. The close bond formed from the shared experience means you share\, get feedback\, become beta readers\, critique each others’ works\, and much more. \n\n\n\nWe also host free events like the Himalayan First Draft Club and the Himalayan Book Club. You can also join our Facebook Group: Let’s Talk Writing\, where\, as the name suggests we just talk about writing and nothing else.   \n\n\n\nWhat should I do to get the most from the Non-fiction Writing Workshop? \n\n\n\nFirstly\, participate diligently\, and throw yourself into the process with an open mind.  \n\n\n\nIf you can\, try and keep a few days in hand to write after the course is done. Don’t jump right back into your daily grind after the workshop. A few participants who have attended the workshop at the retreat have locked themselves up for days after the workshop and focused 100% on their writing. They have reported massive progress. Not returning to your everyday life immediately after the workshop helps you apply what you learn. \n\n\n\nThe Non-fiction Writing Workshop will fill you with inspiration and ideas. Tapping into that energy and enthusiasm right after the workshop can be magical. So if you can\, stay on for some time after the workshop – either with us or elsewhere. We offer a great deal for participants wanting to stay on.  \n\n\n\nIf participating online\, try and create some time after the Non-fiction Writing workshop to work on your writing.  \n\n\n\n           12. Can I reach out to Chetan Mahajan after the workshop?  \n\n\n\nWorking one-on-one is very time-intensive\, and Chetan does very little one-on-one work.  \n\n\n\nHe works as a writing coach with a few select authors. His coaching calendar is full right now. The details for it can be found here. You can go through this and reach out in case you wish to consider joining the waiting list to work with him as your Writing Coach.  \n\n\n\nHave more questions? Feel free to write to us at namrata@himalayanwritingretreat.com or connect with us at +91 73035 16665 (Call/ WA/Signal). \n\n\n		\n\n\n\nEvent Summary\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				* Our Cancellation Policy *\n			\n		\n\n\n			\n\nOur Cancellation Policy: \n\n\n\n100% refund if cancellation 2 weeks before event start date\, 50% if cancellation is done one week before start date\, 0% if less than one week before start date. \n\n\n			\n				I understand\n			\n		\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					\n				\n					\n				\n			APPLY NOW
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