WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Each workshop has been originally designed (and is constantly updated) to enhance its participants’ writing skills through encouragement, practices used by professional authors, group exercises and the key element…fun! Every workshop available is customized for the specific student audience. They are tweaked by grade, ranging from 2nd through 12th, and by academic level if needed.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
“Jay Foreman has the ability to make writing accessible for all students. He came with a prepared agenda that allowed students to view writing as fun and necessary for every day life. His enthusiasm sparks creativity and he allows the students to see how writing is influenced by things and people around them. He understands that students see writing as a challenge or a difficulty, but Jay creates a risk-taking environment that permits creativity to run. On a final note, his lessons and presentation resonate with all learners, especially special education students. They are able to see that mechanics are important, but the overall idea is what makes an interesting and enjoyable story.”
“The students at Redbud Run Elementary School LOVED having Jay Foreman and Mark Sasser visit our school for an author visit! Their presentations were entertaining, educational, and encouraged student participation. By sharing about their writing process and publishing experience, many of our students were inspired to begin writing their own books. From the initial planning stages to following up on book sales, Jay was extremely accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Thanks for a wonderful experience!”
“Mr. Foreman came and spoke to our 6th graders at Warren County Middle School about the writing process. He was so much fun and engaging for the students. The students were taught to look at writing in a fun way rather than something they had to do. He got them excited about the writing process and left many of them wanting more at the end of the session. He truly inspired many of our students and they’ve asked if he could come back!”
“Mr. Jay Foreman: Thank you for visiting my classroom and bringing your contagious energy and creativity. The students were truly inspired to begin writing their own stories!”
“Jay Foreman’s presentations for my seventh-grade English classes were enlightening and engaging to all of my students, regardless of their writing levels. Through enjoyable and interactive activities, Mr. Foreman reminded my students that writing can be fun! He had immense enthusiasm while working with young adults, and his love for writing was obvious; the lessons motivated and inspired my students to find the joy in writing again!”
“Mr. Foreman engages all students throughout his presentation. He gets the kids thinking and involved as they discuss writing. His enthusiasm for writing motivates the kids to take risks as they write and think out loud. He models examples for the students and encourages them to just write. No writing is bad or weak. All kids feel like winners and WRITERS after a session with Mr. Foreman!”
“Jay delivered a truly dynamic presentation to our eighth grade students about word choice and diction. It was short notice, so he was more than willing to accommodate our request to do a FaceTime meeting. In spite of a few computer glitches and a few talkative kids, he did an outstanding job reaching our students with his charismatic and engaging personality. Jay was prepared with games and examples, involving as many students as he could. After Jay’s presentation, one student told me, “I have a new favorite author now.” That speaks volumes to Jay’s impact as a public speaker. I will definitely ask Jay to speak to my students again.”
“Our school had the pleasure of having Jay Foreman come to talk to our class. It was an honor to have such an incredible author in our presence. His personality is magnetic. He was truly inspiring. His presentation was full of knowledge, energy, enthusiasm and motivation. He truly cares about what he does and the audience he is speaking to. You could tell that he absolutely loves what he does and hopefully will continue on this magnificent journey. He held the attention of my high school students and motivated them enough to when he left they all had plans of becoming published authors. He gave them the courage and drive to make them believe that they could do it. This was months ago and we are all still talking about him. He is genuinely a special human being and we are blessed to have had the opportunity of meeting him as well as listening to him. I am thinking about having him every semester in order to motivate my students beyond the walls of the school. Thank you Jay for just being you. What you are doing for others is spectacular. Keep up the inspirational work. All teachers should want to experience his workshop. You should sign up immediately.”
“Jay Foreman gave a lot of helpful information.” “The presenter’s ideas were outstanding.”
“Mr. Foreman visited our school a few weeks ago, and he did an amazing job! I highly recommend him as a speaker or guest lecturer, he is engaging, talented, and very articulate. He delivers a great message! Our nearly 800 students and staff of nearly 100 were so very impressed!”