In addition to his masters degree in creative writing and his degree in psychology, Iain spent many years as a business trainer.
He has written and presented numerous workshops for businesses, charities and schools.
He has written and presented numerous workshops for businesses, charities and schools.
Iain has appeared as a guest speaker, panellist and facilitator for workshops and conventions from Los Angeles to Lowestoft.
If you would like Iain to run one of his workshops, or create a bespoke event for your organisation, please get in touch.
If you would like Iain to run one of his workshops, or create a bespoke event for your organisation, please get in touch.
Iain McKinnon at Horror in the East, with David Moody and Adam Millard.
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Iain McKinnon runs a number of events both online and in person.
Please go to Eventbrite for a list of current workshops. |
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Selection of Current Courses.
18 Week Creative Writing Course.
Overview: Do you want to write a novel but don't have the confidence to start? Looking to improve your writing style but not sure how to critique your own work? Starting a creative writing degree and looking to get a head start? This 15 week creative writing course is designed to give you the tools you need to become a confident and competent writer.
Run time: 18 x 60-90 minutes workshops run over 18 weeks.
Key Topics: Creative Writing, Novel Writing.
Audience: 16 years and above. Aspiring Authors.
Overview: Do you want to write a novel but don't have the confidence to start? Looking to improve your writing style but not sure how to critique your own work? Starting a creative writing degree and looking to get a head start? This 15 week creative writing course is designed to give you the tools you need to become a confident and competent writer.
Run time: 18 x 60-90 minutes workshops run over 18 weeks.
Key Topics: Creative Writing, Novel Writing.
Audience: 16 years and above. Aspiring Authors.
Social media For Writers: Foucault to do with Social Media.
Overview: More and more writers are expected to have an online presence but where do you stop, and your author persona start? In this workshop Iain will help set up the good habits, rules of engagement and strategies you'll need to survive author life on line.
Run time: 130 minutes
Key Topics: Foucault, Social Media, Boundaries, Online persona.
Audience: 18 years and above. Writers who use social media.
Overview: More and more writers are expected to have an online presence but where do you stop, and your author persona start? In this workshop Iain will help set up the good habits, rules of engagement and strategies you'll need to survive author life on line.
Run time: 130 minutes
Key Topics: Foucault, Social Media, Boundaries, Online persona.
Audience: 18 years and above. Writers who use social media.
Destroying Dyslexia: Empowering Minds With ChatGPT.
Overview: Unlock the power of AI chatbots to overcome the challenges of dyslexia in writing and communication. Led by author and dyslexic, Iain McKinnon, this workshop introduces the transformative potential of AI tools like ChatGPT and Chatsonic. Participants will explore how these technologies can assist in refining writing skills, boosting confidence, and navigating the complexities of dyslexia with greater ease.
Run time: 90 minutes
Key Topics: AI chatbot applications, dyslexia and writing challenges, leveraging AI for dyslexic support, benefits and limitations of AI, interactive AI demonstrations, integrating AI in writing routines.
Audience: 16 yeasrs and above. Ideal for dyslexic individuals, educators, professionals, and organizations seeking innovative approaches to support dyslexic writers. Whether directly affected by dyslexia or looking to assist others, attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to harness AI for writing success..
Overview: Unlock the power of AI chatbots to overcome the challenges of dyslexia in writing and communication. Led by author and dyslexic, Iain McKinnon, this workshop introduces the transformative potential of AI tools like ChatGPT and Chatsonic. Participants will explore how these technologies can assist in refining writing skills, boosting confidence, and navigating the complexities of dyslexia with greater ease.
Run time: 90 minutes
Key Topics: AI chatbot applications, dyslexia and writing challenges, leveraging AI for dyslexic support, benefits and limitations of AI, interactive AI demonstrations, integrating AI in writing routines.
Audience: 16 yeasrs and above. Ideal for dyslexic individuals, educators, professionals, and organizations seeking innovative approaches to support dyslexic writers. Whether directly affected by dyslexia or looking to assist others, attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to harness AI for writing success..
