Narratives shape how we understand our place in the world, connect with others, and communicate ideas with clarity and purpose. Across every aspect of life, narratives have a vital role in influencing how ideas are received. They are all the more important, in the age of AI, when it can be all too easy to lose one’s voice to mechanical tools that, when used improperly, may generate little more than polished but inauthentic noise.

Media expert Nick, PhD ’23, will lead a three-hour workshop on May 31, engaging with participants how to craft compelling narratives simply with pen and paper. Participants will be invited to bring a book and share examples of rhetoric and narrative they find meaningful, and to clarify their ideas and develop their own voice. By the end of the workshop, participants will feel more confident in their ability to tell the story that matter most to them, with greater precision and authenticity.

The Speaker

Nick PhD ’23
Media Expert

Nick received his doctorate from Yale, where he taught history and literature. He was a high school debate champion and has been published widely in major American periodicals.

Date & Time

Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:00-13:00

*Participants will have the opportunity to attend a lunch session with Nick following the program

 Location

Yale Center Beijing  

36th Floor, Tower B of IFC, Building 8 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China (Yong'anli Subway Station, Exit C)

The Format

The langauge of the program will be English.

Three-hour workshop

Optional: Bring a favorite (paper) book in either Chinese or English

Participants need to prepare an essay before the program begins

* Those who attend all sessions will each receive a certificate of completion from Yale Center Beijing

Registration

Participants

• Middle/high school/university students and anyone who is interested in writing
• Recommendation: 16 years old or older
• English language proficiency for meaningful participation during discussions

Registration Components:

• One “fast take” response about why this program interests you (in English, 140 characters or under)
  * Registration is subject to approval.

Fee：

• Early Bird (by May 10): RMB 1,399
• Standard Ticket: RMB 4,888

*The registration fee covers a light meal and is non-refundable. Unless due to a force majeure reason, Yale Center Beijing will not refund any part of the registration fee if a participant fails to attend the event.

Registration:

Click "HERE" further below or scan the QR code below to register

Contact

Please send an email to yalecenterbeijing@yale.edu, or reach out to the Yale Center Beijing Team for inquiries:
WeChat ID: Yalecenterbeijing
Cellphone: +86 13810559940
(Monday to Friday, 9:00-18:00 )