While these seminars focus on students from Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, we warmly welcome anyone with a passion for creating culturally relevant, Kingdom-centred storybooks/audio stories for the children of this region.

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Writing Seminar Overview

 

This two-week, in-person seminar will guide you step by step—from your first idea to a completed, recorded story in a local mother-tongue language.

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  Key Dates

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Orientation

Sunday, August 1, 2026 – Full Day

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Week 1  (August 3-7) 

Full-time, in-person seminar
Begin with an immersive learning experience, led by a global team of experienced instructors who bring insights from storytelling, culture, and ministry.

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Week 2  (August 10-14) 

In-person sessions + guided independent work time
Continue developing your story with support, feedback, and space to refine your work.

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Graduation

August 15, 2026

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    What You'll Learn

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Imagine it. Write it. Tell it. Record it. Share it.

• Contextualization in storytelling

• Understanding child development

• Adapting and writing a story from traditional tales

• Adapting and writing a story from the parables of Jesus

• Story structure & flow

• Editing and refining your story

• Translating your story into a specific mother tongue language

• Recording your story 

• and much more

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    What You'll Walk Away With

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By the end of the seminar, you won’t just have learned new skills—you’ll have created something meaningful:

A culturally relevant Kingdom-centred children’s story, recorded in a local language and ready to be shared.

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