The Bookish Creator Lab

The Bookish Creator Lab © Goethe-Institut Jordanien

Why, What & How?

Dates: November 7–8, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join us for The Bookish Creator Lab — a two-day, hands-on workshop designed for teachers, readers, writers, and book lovers who want to bring their passion for literature to life online.

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a BookTok or Bookstagram account, or simply curious about creative storytelling through social media, this lab will guide you step by step — from finding your authentic voice to editing your very first post.

What You’ll Learn

  • The culture and trends of BookTok and Bookstagram
  • How to create engaging, aesthetic bookish content
  • Filming, editing, and storytelling basics (with live demos)
  • How to grow and engage your literary community
  • Using AI tools to make content creation easier and more fun

About the Project

This workshop is part of the Onleihe – the Goethe-Institut’s free digital library.
The Onleihe offers access to around 20,000 German-language e-books, audiobooks, films, magazines, newspapers, and learning materials — available anytime, anywhere, free of charge.
Through the Bookish Creator Lab, participants will explore how to creatively share literature and culture online, inspired by the diverse resources of the Onleihe.

Meet out instructors

  • Sara Abu Shaar

    Sara Abu Shaar creates short movies, vlogs, and storytelling videos through filming and thoughtful editing. She enjoys experimenting with new ideas and using AI tools to support her creative work. Her love for books inspires her to make bookish videos that bring stories closer to people in a fun and visual way.

    Sara © Private © Private

  • Shayma Ali

    Shayma Ali holds a master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science and is internationally certified by the ASCP as a Specialist in Hematology. She currently serves as a Lab Director at Biolab Diagnostics Medical Chain. While her professional life revolves around medical science, her true passion lies in literature and the arts. She has built prominent literary platforms on social media, particularly on Instagram, where she shares her love for books, covers literary events, and connects with people who share similar interests.

    Shayma © Privat © Privat

Energy & Vibe

Light, creative, and fun — this lab is all about trying, laughing, and learning together. By the end, you’ll leave with your first BookTok or Bookstagram video, a mini content plan, and the confidence to keep creating.
Bring: your phone or tablet, your favorite book, and your curiosity!

Location: Dialogpunkt, Jabal Amman
 

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