Writing Online Classes
Grammar Refresher
Revive your lost
or forgotten knowledge of English grammar and gain confidence in your
ability to produce grammatically correct writing. Whether you are a
student or professional, a published or beginning writer, this course
will help you navigate and master the linguistic twists and turns
inherent in English grammar. Grammar is fun if you know the rules. A
patient instructor will support you throughout the course, and plenty of
interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put into
practice everything you learn.
Effective Business Writing
Do you have a
nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might
also improve your career prospects? Don't let small gaps in your
business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential!
It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, an engineer, or an
executive. If you communicate with others in writing, this course can
help you identify and eliminate problem areas. By the end of this
course, you'll know the secret to developing powerful written documents
that immediately draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue
until your very last, well-chosen word.
Beginning Writer's Workshop
If you've
dreamed of writing creatively, this course is a great place to start.
Get a taste of the writing life, improve your writing skills, and
discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles. This isn't school as
you know it. It is an in-depth writing experience filled with challenging
hands-on exercises, expert advice, and plenty of direct support and
encouragement.
Writeriffic: Creativity
Training for Writers
Do you have a
novel, essay or legacy to share in writing? Have you thought of writing,
but don't know how to stay motivated? Are you stumbling with writer's
block? Wonder how to capture characters and plots to make them
marketable? This class will ignite your creative energies in simple, fun
and easy steps. In just six weeks, you'll be a liberated, imaginative
and versatile writer ready to tackle or finish that book that is inside
you. The class is G-rated in content and language. In the next few
weeks, you'll quickly put to use the tools published writers utilize for
novels, memoirs, short stories or articles. If you've ever dreamed of
hearing your writer's voice and writing what's in your heart and head,
this class will make it happen.
Writeriffic 2: Advanced
Creativity Training for Writers
Increase writing
confidence, beat writer's block, manage time, negotiate writing fees,
write, and live your dreams. Learn advanced methods to create and write
like the professionals--whether you are launching a career or seeking
personal satisfaction through writing. In Writeriffic 2, you'll learn to
be the writer you've always wanted to be and have fun, too.
The Craft of Magazine Writing
Ever read a
nonfiction magazine article and said, I can write better than that?
With this fun, interactive class you can learn the ropes from a pro and
turn your dream of becoming a freelancer into a bright future as a
magazine writer. It's fun, it's easy, and a great source of extra income
whether you're retired, planning for the future or staying close to the
kids. If you're a determined new writer, or if you haven't written for
magazines in years, this class will jump start your career. You'll learn
plenty of powerful brainstorming techniques designed to practically
write every article for you.
Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Learn the skills
you need to succeed in the well-paying field of technical writing.
You'll discover the secrets of successful technical writers, including
technical writing conventions, interviewing skills, documentation
management, publishing and formatting techniques, and how to get your
first job as a technical writer.
Writing Great Technical Documents
Do you write
technical documents? Would you like to learn how to write them better?
This course will teach you how to polish your writing and improve the
effectiveness of your technical documentation. You'll learn how to
choose the right words, write powerful sentences and paragraphs that
flow, use technical terms, improve your grammar and punctuation, use
graphics, and format your technical documents to get results.
Introduction to Adobe FrameMaker 7.1
If you want to
be a technical writer, you need to learn Adobe FrameMaker, the gold
standard for publishing technical documentation. In this practical,
hands-on course, a seasoned professional will show you how to take
advantage of FrameMaker's renowned ability to handle large, complex
documents for both print and online.
The Keys to Effective Editing
Ask any
published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just
helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this course will
teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and
nonfiction. If you are already working as an editor, you'll not only
brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in
your chosen profession. If you're a writer, you will learn essential
self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that
publishers like to see.
Business and Marketing Writing
This fun,
introductory course will teach you to write or identify copy that
achieves business and marketing goals. Improve your work, your
knowledge, your company's image, and your chances of getting hired,
promoted or applauded! Designed for writers, marketers and anyone
interested in these exciting fields.
Writing for Children
Join a published
children's author and discover how you can touch the hearts of children
by creating books for them. In this highly interactive, hands-on course,
you'll take pen to paper and begin work on your first fiction or
nonfiction manuscript. In the process, you'll explore the changing world
of children's literature and understand the various formats--from baby's
first books to novels for young adults. You'll get insights from guest
authors and editors to gain a better understanding of the needs of
today's market. By researching the genre and recognizing niche players,
you'll open doors of opportunity, many of which you may not have
previously considered. By the time you finish this course, you'll have
all the tools and resources you'll need to continue to grow as a writer
for children.
Mystery Writing
From Dan Brown
to Dennis Lehane, mysteries are hot items on today's bestseller lists.
Using vivid examples from bestselling mystery novels, this course will
teach you the techniques you need to become a successful author. Topics
include three-act structure, the difference between plot and story,
theme, premise, characters and viewpoint, plus much more. Develop your
original story idea and then brainstorm with the instructor and your
fellow students in each lesson's discussion area.
Write Your Life Story
It's your story.
It's time write it so you can tell history, share your secrets and
successes, and better understand yourself. Learn what it takes to write
essays, a legacy letter (sometimes called an ethical will), a memoir, an
autobiography or the story of a loved one's life in simple, easy
steps that will get you ready for whatever you want to tell. It's fun,
it's exciting and it's your truth. The step-by-step process begins with
capturing ideas and ends by providing all the tools to tell the stories
in your life.
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
Your success in
the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility
publishers attach to you and your work. This course, taught by a
published author, will help you gain that credibility. You'll discover
powerful shortcuts most other writers still haven't learned after many
years of trying to get published. This course will help you properly
format manuscripts, write irresistible query letters, and submit your
work to the publishers who want it. If you really want to be a writer,
this step-by-step course will give you all the tools you need to get
published--again and again and again.
Correcting Oral and Written Errors
This course will
address common oral and written errors in a non-threatening and, for the
most part, in a non-grammatical manner. The ample examples and
explanations, as well as the chatty tone, will help you avoid
embarrassing mistakes and frustrating moments of indecision. The course
will address four principal areas of common errors: usage, punctuation,
spelling, and pronunciation & slang. Once you complete this course,
you'll instinctively speak and write with assurance that your word
choices, punctuation, spelling, and pronunciation are correct.
Travel Writing
Dream of
traveling the world, writing about the places and people you meet? For
fiction writers who want to capture the landscape and feelings that are
translated into novels or for the magazine writer who longs to write on
travel, this class will help you translate what is seen, heard, tasted,
touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable
articles and books ands novels. You'll understand the writing styles and
methods needed to sell material in today's competitive market (including
the how-to's of technical aspects of lead paragraphs, descriptive
passages and the uses of interviews, quotes and facts). By the end of
the course, you'll have the ability to write for the travel market. So
pack your sense adventure, organize your determination and put your
keyboard in a comfortable position. If you have a desire to write and a
yen to travel, you're a perfect candidate to become a travel writer.
Let's get going. Topics include popular styles and types of travel
writing that are the friendliest to new writers. Other topics of the
workshop include how to write query letters, how to produce articles,
essays and books, trends in types of articles and books, grammar and
writing skills refreshers, and marketing information.
Write
Fiction Like a Pro
Do you have an
idea for a novel or short story burning in your mind, but can't seem to
get it on paper? This is a common experience for anyone who tries to
write fiction using creative intuition alone. What you need is a
structure to guide you. In this course, you'll develop your own original
story, beginning with your passion and theme. From these you'll discover
your characters, their flaws, and the inner struggles that will bring
them to life. Then, you'll structure your story, from start to finish.
Once you have mastered the techniques taught in this course, you'll be
prepared to . . . write fiction like a pro.
Your Screenwriting Career
Learn how to
write and sell professional-quality screenplays from a Hollywood
veteran. Master the secrets to selecting a genre, building strong
characters, writing memorable dialogue, and developing powerful
storylines. Avoid common formatting mistakes that mark you as an amateur
and gain the marketing skills you’ll need to sell your screenplay.
Creating a Sense of Place
It is said that
the best writing comes when you write what you know. And what better
place to begin than your own backyard? This practical course is filled
with hands-on exercises that will help you create fascinating and truly
unique works of fiction or nonfiction. You'll begin by learning how to
improve your powers of observation and description. Then, you'll become
skilled at gathering and organizing important facts about the people,
places, foods, customs, and events in your community. Next, you'll find
out how to incorporate the physical, historical, spiritual, and other
characteristics of your present location into your writing to give it a
realistic sense of place. By the time you finish this course, you'll be
well-prepared to convert your everyday observations and experiences into
believable characters, memorable settings, and vivid descriptions.
Pleasures of Poetry
If you want to
write poetry, this course will help you create your best possible work,
whether you're looking to be published or simply wish to craft a
beautiful poem as a gift for a friend. In this course, you will discover
formal elements of craft, explore poetry topics, learn how to prepare a
manuscript for publication, and receive guidance in a constructive and
nurturing environment.
Research Methods for Writing
Attention all
writers! Learn how to efficiently and effectively conduct research for
any writing project: fiction, nonfiction, business . . . even term
papers and dissertations. Research has progressed far beyond a visit to
the library. Today, myriad sources provide almost anything a writer
might need to know on any subject. Learn how to identify and access
every information source imaginable.
Introduction to Journaling
This
insightful course will help you discover an exciting new way to express
yourself and enhance your creativity. You'll learn to use powerful
journaling techniques to develop a deeper and more spiritual
understanding of yourself and explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs,
and values. You'll also discover how to use journaling to ease the
stress of unwanted change, improve your physical and emotional health,
and achieve a greater level of professional success.
Publish It Yourself: How to
Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business
Convert
manuscripts into extra income by starting your own publishing company.
Avoid common pitfalls that can slow the growth of your publishing
enterprise. Learn how to format your works in a way that will save you
hundreds of dollars. Find out everything you need to know to profit from
your own publishing company: how to plan and design a cover, select
paper, register your works, choose a printer, price your products,
acquire barcodes, market your books, establish distribution channels,
fulfill orders, and more.
Demystifying Forensic Science:
A Writer's Guide
Ready to add a
new level of intrigue, characters, depth, zest, and marketability to
your fiction? This course will provide you with a quick education in
forensic science, revealing all the secrets you'll need to know in order
to write about crimes and crime-solving with knowledge and confidence.
You'll get to know the key players in a criminal investigation--the
first responder, the lead investigator, and the crime scene
experts--just the sort of people who make great characters. You'll
explore how investigators analyze physical evidence, including blood,
DNA, fingerprints, hair, documents, ammunition, and corpses. And you'll
discover historical highlights and common misconceptions about forensic
analysis that will help you avoid introducing errors that have sabotaged
other films and novels.
Introduction to Internet Writing
Markets
Ignite your
writing career with the power of the Internet. Learn how to make the
Internet work for you from a writer who has spent a decade discovering
its potential. The Internet is the writer's fastest source for locating
publishers, research material, and submitting, but even better, it
offers unlimited opportunities for writers to publish and create
content. This comprehensive course will help you promote your
print-published books and e-books online, as well as sell new books,
articles, stories, and even poetry. Got copyright and contract questions
about publishing on the Internet? Look no further--sign up today!
Resume Writing Workshop
Create an
effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your
resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop
will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will have
extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing YOU! Learn
different resume formats, how to write an employment objective, and
tricks to writing persuasive cover letters. Make the most of your work
experience. Know what to reveal in a resume, and what to keep to
yourself. This course also covers the use of on-line resumes and
Internet Resume Secrets.
A to Z Grant Writing
A to Z Grant
Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you
with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant
writing! You'll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and
where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your
organization. You'll also learn how to network and develop true
partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful
grant writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal
package.
Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
Good grant
writing consultants are always in demand. Learn how you can use a basic
knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an expert in the
red-hot grant consulting field. This is one field where your creative
writing skills can touch thousands of people and literally make a
difference in their quality of life.
Writing Effective Grant Proposals
Learn to
prepare grant proposals that get solid results for your favorite
organization or charity. Over $200 billion annually is available for
worthy causes and most people don’t know how to prepare the application
that will deliver needed funding. Avoid the mistakes that get
applications for wonderful projects tossed into the wastebasket! Learn
how to write professional proposals that actually succeed.
Advanced Grant Proposal Writing
Do you know
the best way to present information in a grant proposal? In this course,
an experienced grantwriter will show you how to research and write
winning proposals that get funded. Learn what to do--and, more
importantly what not to do--on every part of your proposal. Gain a full
understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your
grant proposal gets funded or rejected. You'll become expert at
ferreting out corporate, foundation, and government grantmakers, and
you'll know how to tailor your responses to information found in the
peer review criteria. You'll also discover a number of significant
finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others.
You'll know the best type of paper to use, which buzzwords to include,
which fonts work best, and which types of graphics and formatting
techniques will make your proposal more competitive.
Technical
Writing
This nationally recognized
Technical Writing online training program is designed for anyone who
wishes to develop their technical writing abilities to a professional
level. Students will learn research methods, audience considerations,
style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative
environment, and more. A variety of media and formats will be studied,
including websites, emails, proposals, memos, and instructions. This
Technical Writing online certificate program is only offered in
partnership with major accredited colleges and universities.
A Writer's Guide to Descriptive Settings
It is said that
the best writing comes when you write what you know. And what better
place to begin than your own backyard? This practical course is filled
with hands-on exercises that will help you create fascinating and truly
unique works of fiction or nonfiction. You'll begin by learning how to
improve your powers of observation and description. Then, you'll become
skilled at gathering and organizing important facts about the people,
places, foods, customs, and events in your community. Next, you'll find
out how to incorporate the physical, historical, spiritual, and other
characteristics of your present location into your writing to give it a
realistic sense of place. By the time you finish this course, you'll be
well-prepared to convert your everyday observations and experiences into
believable characters, memorable settings, and vivid descriptions.
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