CRUISE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

• Demos and Classes in Healthy Cooking
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Writing and Self-Promotion
• Asian Travel Destinations

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

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

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

How to Write an Award Winning Novel —Being a Writer in Two Worlds

If you have a fantastic idea for a book, or are currently working on a book and are interested in learning how to take it to the next level, you will want to attend this informative workshop.

Ying will share with you the journey of writing her highly praised, award winning novel "Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party." She will discuss her career as a writer, shifting between Chinese and American cultures, and the challenges of writing in her second language. She will also talk about the aspects of fiction writing -- grabbing your reader with a strong hook, developing a dramatic storyline, creating unforgettable characters that are beset by powerful inner conflicts, while emphasize the importance of maintaining high literary standards.

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.

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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.