This three-day workshop will train attendees how to write graded readers. The aim of the workshop is to graduate attendees who are able to write a good graded reader on their own. This project is part of an ongoing research project funded by Fundamental Fund, Thailand Science and Research Innovation (TSRI).

We had a  Graded Reader Author Webinar by The Thailand Extensive Reading Association (TERA) on April 26th to share some information about this project. If you missed it, please visit webinar's page 'Graded Reader Author Webinar'. 

Attendees will be eligible to write a graded reader for publication if their work is satisfactory. Copyright will be held by GRANT and its partners. The book will be distributed for free to students in Thailand and may be hosted on reading websites.

Please read the information below before you REGISTER.

Trainers:  Rob Waring, Michael Lacey-Freeman (others TBA)

Date: June 6-8th, 2025

Location:  Burapha University Campus, Bangsaen, Chonburi.

There will be no online streaming. Attendees must be present to take part.

Cost: Attendees will have their (shared) accommodation and food costs covered while in Bangsaen. Transport costs to and from Bangsaen will be borne by the attendee. 

Attendees: The application process is open to anyone based in Thailand who has the determination to write stories for Thai students.  There is no entry qualification (e.g. an interest in literature, or a certain level of academic qualification), however there is a competitive selection process. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience teaching English to Thai students, or are familiar with the needs of Thai learners.

You will be informed of the success of your application to take part in the workshop on May 6th by email. Once you have been selected, you will need to complete a homework task to prepare for the workshop.

Responsibilities: To attend all three days of the workshop

To submit a synopsis and a sample chapter by September 1.

Certificate of Completion: This will be granted once the attendee has successfully completed the workshop and submitted a synopsis and sample chapter.

Agenda

April 26th: Graded Reader Author Webinar (announces the details of the workshop. Applicants are strongly suggested to attend)

May 11th: Applications for the workshop close

May 13th: Announcement of successful applicants

May 17th: Orientation Zoom meeting (required)

June 6th : Day 1  9:00-16:00: Understanding 'story'

Orientation and Consent 

   The publishing process

   Becoming familiar with graded readers

Understanding the elements of a fiction story / characterisations / setting etc.

Non-fiction graded readers

   Cautions when using AI for writing stories

June 7th: Day 2 9:00-16:00: Story development

  Brainstorming a story

          Story selection and story construction

    Writing a synopsis

    Developing your synopsis

         Linguistic constraints and grading texts

June 8th: Day 3 9:00-16:00: Development and sharing

Synopsis development

  Post writing: Art and art briefs / glossary / endmatter etc.

        Wrap up  and what's next

June to August: Personal assistance with your synopsis by zoom or in person

September 1st:  Submission of synopsis and sample chapter

September:  Feedback on your stories

October on  (for successful candidates): Bringing the story to publication (by October 2026)