A writing-interest community conducted a Writing Curiosity Survey in July 2019. There were three main reasons why non-writers and newbie writers, a huge majority of respondents, weren't able to start or sustain their writing endeavours (not in any particular order):

• Self-doubt
• Lack of time
• Distractions and not prioritizing writing...

...in spite of having many legitimate reasons to writing, like (again, not in any particular order):

• Passion to write a book
• The faith they can write well
• Benefits in career
• Self-expression

Hence, this workshop is a combined effort by The Folded Paper and Cross Skills to introduce more writing skills while indulging in the pleasures of self-expression - all in an open, positive, encouraging, and inquisitive setup. This three-hour writing initiation workshop will have tried-and-tested activities and theories from The Folded Papers bi-weekly meetings.

Goals of the workshop:

• Break myths and perceive writing in a positive light through fun, insightful, and informative activities. 
• Rediscover and establish writings benefits and make self-expression through writing a way of life.
• Introduce the basics of storytelling to make us better storytellers in life and at work.
• Leverage the power of small habit changes that let our creative selves flourish, like - the power of observation, creating time, and more.

You should register if you identify yourself with any of these:

• You wish to write, but dont have the guidance and the motivation
• You cant take out time from your hectic schedule
• You have some big plans to write a book, but dont know where to start
• Would like to lay your hands on writing as a new hobby
• Your work demands writing, but it makes you flinch with fear

Writing requires a mind that thinks, a heart that lets the mind think, and a hand that gets the thoughts to the physical form of words. We need no prior experience, just an open and inquisitive mind.