Course Description
Storywriting is one of the most powerful forms of creative expression, allowing young minds to build entire worlds, characters, and adventures from their imagination. It is a skill that transforms a child from a consumer of stories into a creator of them.
Our comprehensive Published Author’s Studio is designed to help students of all levels find their unique voice, providing a structured path to becoming a published writer with a physical book to show for their efforts.
3-day program to nurture creativity, imagination, and self-expression ✍️
* Building confidence in writing and communication
* Introduction to essential writing skills
* Igniting creative thinking.
* Guided practice to transform ideas into meaningful stories
* Constructive feedback.
All of the above are delivered through engaging games, prompts, and interactive activities.
Focus: The workshop culminates in a final showcase where students present their original work, and every child’s writing is published in a book empowering each participant to become a young author. 📖✨
Benefits of Storywriting:
Boosts Literacy & Vocabulary: Expands language skills through creative application.
Enhances Structured Thinking: Teaches how to organize complex ideas into a beginning, middle, and end.
Develops Empathy: Encourages students to see the world through their characters’ eyes.
Builds Confidence: Seeing their name on a printed book provides an immense sense of pride.
Fosters Discipline: Guides students through the iterative process of drafting and editing.
Fee Details:
Published Author’s Studio – AUD $120.00
Format: 3-Day Intensive Workshop (1 hour per day)
Week 1: Three consecutive days of live group classes to master story structure, formatting, and creative ideas.
The 5-Day Draft Challenge: Students have five days after the workshop to submit their original story manuscripts.
Week 2: A private 30-minute 1-on-1 coaching session to provide individual feedback and finalize the story.
- Age Group: 6-12 years
Group Size: Strictly limited to 5 students per session
Deliverable: Includes a professionally printed and shipped physical book.
Platform: Conducted live online via Google Meet.
Jeeva Raghunath

Personal profile:
Jeeva Raghunath is a legendary figure in the storytelling world, widely credited with pioneering the contemporary storytelling movement in Tamil Nadu. Since 1997, she has captivated audiences in over 27 countries, representing India at major international festivals from Singapore to Europe.
Renowned for her extraordinary facial expressions, twinkling eyes, and incredibly emotive voice, Jeeva believes that a storyteller is their own most powerful instrument. Her performances are high-energy, deeply interactive, and transcend language barriers by seamlessly blending Tamil and English to connect with diverse audiences worldwide.
Accomplishments: Author of 12 children’s books and translator of over 65 titles from English to Tamil.
Awards: Recipient of the “Pride of Asia” award (Thailand) and the Best Entrepreneur Award for her contribution to the storytelling arts.
Philosophy: Jeeva views storytelling as a vital life skill that builds empathy and literacy. Her repertoire ranges from ancient Asian folktales to poignant modern-day stories.
Banumathy

Personal profile:
Banumathy (popularly known as Banu) is a powerhouse of creative communication and the founder of Fables n Tales. With over a decade of experience, she has dedicated her career to using stories as a tool for both education and emotional healing.
Banu’s signature style involves “theatrical storytelling,” where she uses her expertise in drama, puppets, and finger plays to transport her listeners to different worlds. She is a prominent voice in the Government of Tamil Nadu’s “Story Corner” project and a member of the Federation of Asian Storytellers (FEAST).
Specialties: Expertise in using puppets, audience participation, and social-emotional learning modules.
Community Impact: She has trained thousands of teachers to use stories as a pedagogical tool in the classroom and has been recognized for her work with senior citizens.
Philosophy: Banu believes that by journeying with a hero or heroine through a story, listeners—both children and adults—can enhance their problem-solving skills and discover their own inner strength.


