There was a joint session for all participants managed by Judith Faloon-Reid who dealt with Independent Publishing –– branding, editing and marketing.Įach presenter designed his/her own workshop and produced handouts for their sessions. Audrey Creary and her drumming ensemble provided accompaniment for this workshop. Riding the Rhythm - Using the stage /body language - Interpretation and delivery. Malachi Smith covered Performance Poetry with the topics: Heritage Vibing This workshop included guidance in practical writing sessions.

Geoffrey Philp conducted the Fiction workshop which covered the topics: - Character - Setting - Plot - Tone - Point of viewĬhristine Craig conducted the Poetry workshop which included: - Harmonizing imagery -Tuning up musically - Up-beat editing. Participants were invited to choose one of three genre workshops, register online and send examples of their work. About 35 people participated in the four workshop sessions. The one-day clinic - Write It Now – was held at the South Regional Broward College Library, Pembroke Pines, Florida. The council designated Malachi Smith as the coordinator. The writing clinic was a new addition to this on-going mission and was sponsored by Friends of the South Regional Broward College Library.

The Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council was established in honor of the Jamaican cultural icon, Louise Bennett-Coverley, to promote and stage cultural and educational events to preserve her legacy, and provide scholarships to students in the South Florida community and Jamaica.

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