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MBRF launches ‘Writing Children’s

Stories’ workshop to empower young and

creative writers

By News Desk 1 September 26, 2024

The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), one of the most prominent knowledge
initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF),
launched the first phase of the ‘Writing Children’s Stories’ workshop at the Mohammed bin
Rashid Library, with the participation of 16 creative writers. Delivered by trainer Nadia Al
Najjar, the workshop lasts for three months and focuses on the development of children’s
literature, further empowering young writers and new talents by providing them with the
necessary tools to transform their ideas into inspiring literary works for future generations.
The workshop aims to teach participants the elements and requirements of writing stories
for children and provide training on its techniques and skills. This contributes to the
development of the trainees’ intellectual and cognitive abilities and enhances the volume of
literary contributors in this field of writing.
The second phase of the workshop kicks off in October 2024. During the workshop,
participants will interactively learn the characteristics of writing children’s art through
brainstorming, and exchanging ideas and assessments, starting from devising creative
ideas to writing techniques, up to completing the work.
Commenting on the workshop, trainer Nadia Al Najjar said: “The ‘Writing Children’s
Stories’ workshop stands out as one of the most creative and interactive initiatives that is a
testament to the MBRF’s commitment to enhancing the skills of creative writers. This
includes writing children’s stories, for which the MBRF is dedicated to upgrading
participants’ horizons and know-how in order to create stories based on sound and integral
literary principles and techniques.”
She added: “Through the workshop, we aim to highlight the concept of writing children’s
stories as an art form and a literary technique, with an integrated structure and construction.

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