Giving the Sense: A Zoom Workshop in Analytical Reading
Facilitated by Candice M. Coleman, PhD
Are you a newly elected – or even a seasoned – Christian Science Reader, who would love to discover and share more meaning from the platform?
As you read silently to yourself, do you long for fresh insights?
Can you only hope that your reading expresses the power of the Word?
If you answered “yes” or even “maybe” to any of these questions, this workshop is for you!
I’d love to help you unlock the rich treasure in what you’re reading.
Analytical Reading helps the reader see through the words of the text to ideas.
Analytical Reading is based on Nedra Newkirk Lamar’s discovery of the conversational principles and patterns we use in everyday speech. Her work with broadcasters, public readers and lecturers enabled them to bring out the writer’s meaning clearly and naturally. It has also been the subject of scholarly research including master’s theses in Bible Studies and Speech Communication.
Lamar was a Christian Scientist with degrees in Latin and Greek and a love of language. This workshop is based on her work and writings since the mid-20th century. It is still applicable and valuable for today’s spiritual seeker.
Please join me for this transformative Workshop — offered TWICE this spring on Zoom.
Candy Coleman
The classes were taught by a master in this work. The format was rich in content and well organized with a logical progression of instruction.
TUESDAYS, April 30 — May 28 6:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
ANDTHURSDAYS, May 2 — May 30 3:00 – 5:30 pm EDT
I invite you to join a group of like-minded individuals. Please share this with your church and Christian Science friends.
I look forward to seeing you this spring.
Candy
We, including myself, might assume we know what a writer means and so we read their words in a particular way. It’s so important however to slow down and really think about what they’re trying to convey. This allows for the true meaning to come forward in an inspired way, and in a manner that doesn’t make the listener work to understand.
Each session is 2 ½ hours long (over 12 hours of instruction) and facilitated personally by me.
Classes are each limited to 12 to allow for more individualized attention.
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(Discounts are available for early registration)
What You’ll Receive
Whether you’re reading our Pastor in a church service, as part of a metaphysical meeting, or silently for your own inspiration and study, this workshop can help you read with greater expression, understanding, and confidence. You’ll:
Learn practical tools and techniques, logical principles, and conversational patterns to improve your reading skills. Based on the work of Nedra Newkirk Lamar, it’s the same teaching I’ve shared with literally thousands of readers, lecturers, and church members (as well as actors, broadcasters and businesspeople) in both the U.S. and internationally for over 40 years.
Discover how to apply these techniques to bring out the writer’s meaning in a conversational way and avoid personal misinterpretation.
Be actively engaged in your own learning as an active participant with the material.
Be taught using a proven question-and-answer method. Once you understand the principles and patterns, YOU decide how you want to read the sentence, passage or verse.
Receive exclusive access to video replays of each session to review.
Download FREE handouts and bonus materials to support your learning.
Have the option of attending my regularly scheduled online Drop-In Hours if questions come up between sessions.
Receive a FREE copy of the workshop textbook: Giving the Sense: How to Read Aloud with Meaning by Nedra Newkirk Lamar and the Institute of Analytical Reading to help you prepare and review. (Order additional copies here.)
Learn a lot, have fun and LAUGH!
Based on a wealth of experience with voice production and development coaching and presentation skills, Candy’s greatest strength is pinpointing individual challenges and sharing specific, personalized solutions.
About Candy
Your facilitator, coach, and enthusiastic supporter
Founder and owner of Say It Well!, a valuable resource for speakers, coaches, and marketing professionals.
Coaches businesspeople, educators, broadcasters, Christian Science Readers and Lecturers to help increase the effectiveness of their communication, message and delivery.
Authorized Affiliate of the Institute of Analytical Reading, and personally trained by Nedra Newkirk Lamar.
Author of numerous articles on voice, communication, and Analytical Reading, published in national magazines and newsletters.
Holds a master’s degree in Speech and a PhD in Theatre History from Kent State University.
Her greatest love (besides husband, David) is teaching Analytical Reading to readers of the Bible and writings of Mary Baker Eddy.
Attendees at Candy’s most recent Zoom workshops gave them
an overall rating of 4.8/5 and gave Candy 5/5.
Workshop Testimonials
Three things I learned: Confidence that it is the Word that is being shared not our interpretation. It's all about the meaning! Be supportive, in every way possible, of those reading from the Platform.
It was wonderful learning to open my eyes and ears to see what’s there on the printed page to be shared. And you made it fun and exciting to discover the sometimes-hidden meanings in the reading.
Analytical reading is a beautiful blend of the letter and spirit — when we really understand the letter, the words, we can bring out the spirit in such a natural, colorful, beautiful way!
This course is excellent, even if you’re not currently a reader! I so appreciated learning about the principles and techniques a reader can use to bring out the color and sparkle of a written text so that the listener can feel it’s healing inspiration. And Candy is excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and encouraging. Highly recommend!
Click one of the days below for MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER
(Discounts are available for early registration)