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An inspiring and energetic public speaker, Ying Chang Compestine lectures on a variety of subjects on television and radio programs, at writer's conferences, various schools and universities, aboard cruise ships, at prestigious health spas, and for numerous other organizations. Her most popular programs and subjects include

 

 

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Lecture for guests of the Queen Mary 2

 
You can also read what people say about Ying's workshops, and browse through some of her favorite topics below.

 

Contact Ying to learn more about her programs and workshops, or to invite her to your next public function.

 

 

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Dear Fellow Writers:

There is not one day when I don't feel blessed for being able to do what I like most — writing. I love to share my writing journey with others. I have lectured on writing and publishing at many literary conferences and aboard cruise ships. My program can range

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Presentation at the

University of Denver

 
from a one-hour presentation to a one-day workshop, depending upon your needs. Below are some sample workshops

 

Writing for Your Passion

This workshop will help writers bring greater focus to their work. Each student selects an event/topic to write about, shares their writing, and responds constructively to one another's efforts. Finally, I will help students incorporate feedback and work on specific weaknesses.

How to Sell What You Write

If you have a fantastic idea for a book, or are currently developing your masterpiece and are interested in learning how to market it, join this informative workshop and discover what you need to know to get your manuscript published. Learn what editors look for, how to create a winning book proposal, and how to sell your idea before you've completed your project. Find out how to convince a reputable publisher to publish your book and whether you should hire an agent, or negotiate a contract yourself.

Writing Books for Children

Explores the creative and exciting world of children's books in this insightful seminar. We will cover the rewarding aspects of writing for children; the different genres of children's books; how to generate story ideas; secrets of a productive writer; finding a good agent. We will also explore the financial opportunities that writing books for children can bring to you.

Ying Chang Compestine

How to Make a Living as a Writer

Who says writers have to starve? When writing for passion, you should also get paid. Let this successful author of children's books, cookbooks, magazine articles and on-line media share her secrets on how to be a productive writer and how to build a financially rewarding career. Also explore the nontraditional financial opportunities that writing can bring. Start building a profitable writing career!

 

Other Topics

  • Write what you know
  • How to Write and Sell Your Memoir
  • How to get started: research, critique groups, rewrites
  • How to find and work with an agent and editors

 

 

 

 

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Cruise Ship Lecture

Presentation on a cruise to Asia
Ying is a native of China, and has traveled extensively throughout the region. A world traveler, Ying loves to share her wide-ranging knowledge of Asian countries and their customs, along with handy travel tips. Her extensive knowledge and dynamic speaking style make her an ideal destination lecturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Some of Ying's Asian Destinations
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Taiwan
  • Singapore
  • The Philippines
  • Malaysia
  • India

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Ying advocates a healthy lifestyle through her books and her writing for magazines like Body & Soul, her workshops and her work as a spokesperson for Maggi Asia and Celestial Seasonings.

Secrets From a Healthy Asian Kitchen

 The author of Secrets From a Healthy Asian Kitchen, Ying Chang Compestine will introduce you the six key secret ingredients of a healthy Asian kitchen and their numerous benefits. She will also talk about why the traditional Asian diet is one of the healthiest in the world and the best alternative to the over-processed Western diet.

 

The Miraculous Healing Powers of Green Tea

Just as Americans grow up drinking a variety of fruit juices, I grew up drinking a variety of teas. I also ate many dishes prepared with tea. Yes, " ate." The Chinese have been cooking with green tea almost as long as they have been drinking it.

 

 For centuries Chinese have revered tea as a natural healer for body and soul and have been cooking with tea almost as long as they have been drinking it.

 

In this workshop Ying Chang Compestine, the author of Cooking with Green Tea and the spokesperson of Celestial Seasonings will introduce you the different type of tea, it's health benefits and how to put this potent protector to work in your cooking.

 

One of Ying's favorite sports is badminton. Below she's playing mixed-doubles. mixed-doubles

 

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Winning first place in Women's Singles at the Rocky Mountain State Games.

 

Sixteen Easy Ways to Achieve Your Dream Weight
And Stay Trim

 

According to a recent study by the Atlanta-based research firm HealthFocus Group 54% of American women over 18 are overweight, a 2% increase from last year's figures. In this workshop you will learn the sixteen easy ways to achieve your dream weight, plus things you can do to avoid overload of fat and sodium when dining out.

Asian Anti-aging Secrets
How to Stay Young and Beautiful

 

The latest trend in top-line cosmetics has its roots in venerable Chinese ingredients. Are there other ways to take advantage of thousands of years of beauty wisdom?

Yes, by understanding the Chinese belief that body and mind are one unit. Physical beauty is renewed with a happy and peaceful mind. These following soothing secrets will nurture your body-mind without emptying your wallet.

 

Tai Chi

 

Did you know that over 180 million people worldwide practice Tai Chi every day? Those who do practice every day enjoy a longer, more active life than those who don't, and their health potential increases dramatically.
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Studying Tai chi in Bejing at the beautiful Grand Palace
Hotel.

 
Other exercises dissipate your energy, while Tai Chi accumulates it, leaving you feeling refreshed when you finish. The slow, dance-like speed of Tai Chi creates balance, flexibility and calmness. With an emphasis on deep breathing and using mental imagery, Tai Chi is practiced as a series of relaxed and graceful movements, performed slowly, but with meditative concentration. It integrates your mind with your body, and is very effective at relieving stress.

 

More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of  Tai-Chi, the body strengthening and mind-relaxing practice. Tai-chi has been known to be a great form of internal exercise to help improve immunity and prevent diseases.

 

 This series of lecture is intended to outline some of the reasons why, and to introduce you the basic principals of Tai Chi: balance; empty / full; weighted/ non-weighted; flexibility of the waist; internal stillness; smooth movement, etc. The lectures will cover the following aspects of Tai Chi:

  • The Styles of Tai Chi
  • The History of Tai Chi.
  • The Philosophy of Tai Chi.
  • Tai Chi and balance.
  • The Basic Tai Chi Exercise Forms.

 
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