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Become a better writer, get organized, and get published with our growing collection of writing courses taught by experienced professionals.

Now, click the title of any course listed below to see a detailed description of the course, learn about any requirements, meet the instructor, and find out what other students are saying about the course. If you intend to take the course, look for and click the Enroll Now button on the next page for further instructions.


A Writer's Guide to Descriptive Settings  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Lori Wilde

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 fasc...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Business and Marketing Writing  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Lisa Adams

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, pro...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Children, Writing for  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Carol Parenzan Smalley

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...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Editing, The Keys to Effective  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Jacquelyn Landis

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...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Forensic Science for Writers  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Phillip Jones

Forensic Science for Writers 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 t...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Grammar Refresher  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Ellen Feld

Grammar Refresher Revive your lost or forgotten knowledge of English grammar and gain confidence in your ability to produce grammatically correct writing. Whether you’re a student or professional, a published or beginning...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Internet Writing Markets, Introduction to  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Linda Aksomitis

Introduction to Internet Writing Markets Discover the thousands of lucrative publishing opportunities that await you on the Internet if you understand Internet marketing! Want to write e-zine articles that sell? Create a blog? Put online advertising t...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Magazine Writing, The Craft of  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Eva Shaw

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 fut...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Mystery Writing  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Steve Alcorn

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 succes...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Research Methods for Writers  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Jacquelyn Landis

Research Methods for Writers 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 beyo...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Resume Writing Workshop  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Stephanie Donaldson

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...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17

Travel Writing  $ 95 (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Eva Shaw

Travel Writing Sell travel writing without leaving your home town? Absolutely. That’s a secret few travel writing professionals will tell you. In this class, it’s just one of the tools to launch a successful trave...  more
Classes start: November 11 | December 9 | January 20 | February 17


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