Writing Workshops for Schools of Nagpur by Saurin Desai under Orange City Literature Festival
As part of the Orangecity Literature Festival, a series of pre-sessions writing workshops were held in various schools across Nagpur, led by the distinguished writer Saurin Desai. These workshops aimed at enhancing students' writing skills, introducing them to modern technologies in the writing world, and developing their public speaking abilities. By organizing the sessions directly in the schools, the workshops ensured easy access for students while nurturing a rich learning environment in familiar settings.
Workshop Overview
Saurin Desai, known for his creative writing in the genres of children book and fantasy, has a strong passion for storytelling and mentoring young writers. His workshops were designed to inspire students to find their voices, develop a love for writing, and explore their creative potential. Each workshop attracted large groups of students, eager to learn about writing from a seasoned professional.
Participating Schools:
- Podar World School
- SFS School of Excellence
- Sayona Public School
- Center Point School, Katol Road
- MKH Sancheti Public School & Junior College
- Bhavan's Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Trimurti Nagar
- Sadabai Raisoni Women’s College
- Heritage International School
- G H Raisoni Public School & Junior College, Ambazari
- G H Raisoni Public School, Sukli, Hingna
- Bishop Cotton School CBSE
Impact and Engagement:
Across the five days of workshops, Saurin Desai engaged with hundreds of students from a variety of schools. The interactive nature of the sessions allowed students to participate in discussions, gain new perspectives on storytelling, and explore their creativity. By focusing on both the technical and creative aspects of writing, the workshops provided students with valuable skills that they can apply in both academic and personal writing.
Each school reported an enthusiastic response from the students, with many expressing a newfound interest in writing and storytelling. The feedback from both students and teachers highlighted the effectiveness of the workshop in sparking creative thinking and inspiring students to express themselves through writing.
The writing workshops by Saurin Desai, held as part of the Orangecity Literature Festival pre-sessions, were a resounding success. By conducting these workshops across a diverse range of schools in Nagpur, the initiative helped ignite a passion for writing among students, nurturing a culture of creativity and self-expression.
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