When words are a matter of life and death Dick Mullender knows what it means to tackle communication challenges at the sharp end. Drawing on his career working as a Crisis and Hostage Negotiator and Trainer with the Metropolitan Police, the FBI and the UN, Dick brings a lifetime’s experience of how to use language and great listening skills to expertly handle tough conversations. As an enthralling speaker and trainer (he’ll be running a listening workshop later in the day), these are two opportunities not to be missed! When asked what are the three things we can all do to become better listeners, Dick said: “Stop asking questions! Let the person finish before you start. And stop trying to solve the problem. Listening is the most exhausting thing to do properly.” Dick Mullender, former lead trainer at the National Crisis and Hostage Negotiation Unit at Scotland Yard And that’s not all. Other headliners to look forward to on the day include: David Parfitt and Trademark Productions Hollywood is coming to Wordstock! Submit your original TV/film ideas by 5pm Friday 25 th October and you could be one of the eight writers (or groups of writers) pitching your idea to Oscar-winner David Parfitt ( My Week with Marilyn, Parade’s End ). Guaranteed to be an enthralling session. Download the brief and submit your idea to alastair@creamerandlloyd Kate Mosse OBE What is it like going from 700 page novels, like the bestseller ‘Labyrinth’, to writing a book of short stories? Reading from her newly published collection, The Mistletoe Bride & Other Haunting Tales, Kate discusses the challenges of transitioning from one storytelling form to another. And yet more … We have organised a series of 6 mini workshops packed full of tips and ideas for the day job. You’ll be able to choose between sessions covering narrative structure, Throw Away Lines, and how to run the best workshop of your life. We also have the [in]famous annual book swap, 10 short stories in celebration of our 10 year anniversary as well as Bibliotherapy and, most importantly, a fabulous lunch, lovingly prepared by the wonderful Unthank Supper Club. All included in the ticket price. Get your ticket today. Tickets are £62 for 26 members and £72 for non-members. Get them now from 26wordstock13.eventbrite.co.uk/ and join in the conversation on Twitter at #26Wordstock13. WORDSTOCK 2013 will be held at The Free Word Centre, Farringdon Road, London on Saturday 9 th November 2013. See you there.
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