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Writing Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Write web content that persuades, informs, entertains, inspires, and sells. Is your style electronic? Learn how to make your Web text easy to navigate, easy to understand, and easy to use. This workshop shows how moving text from paper to the screen, or from a conventional Help system to Web customer assistance, demands a new approach. Learn to write the Web way, responding to your visitors with  more...
Writers at Work Certificate Bundle on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Enroll in all four of our best selling Writers at Work Series and earn a Certificate from an Accredited State University.  more...
Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ... communication. Expand your perspective. For current tech writers, editors, and designers. If you have been doing some form of technical writing, editing, or design for a while, but you wonder what the whole profession really involves, this course will expand your perspective, and help you polish your skills. You`ll learn how to articulate the benefits of technical communication for the user  more...
Technical Writing for the Medical Professional on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware As a medical professional, you may be called upon to write peer-reviewed research papers, articles for colleagues, lectures, presentations, or patient education materials. This course is designed to assist you with the skills and knowledge you will need to effectively write medically related materials. Writing for the medical profession is an exciting and ever-changing field that covers a wide  more...
Certificate in Web Content Creation (Master Classes) on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware A professional certificate in writing and editing web content. The certificate program consists of three Master Classes: (1) Writing Web Content (2) Architecting Web Content (3) Creating Popular Web Genres These three Master Classes prepare you to be a professional web writer or editor, working in a world of intense interactivity, fast feedback, complex content management, and constantly changing  more...
Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class)-Self Directed on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...conversation between thousands of users, and thousands of writers, over time. Each element in the standard structure responds to a particular type of question asked by a lot of users. When you understand the give-and-take of this exchange, you can write the individual components much more easily. For each genre, then, we focus on what your users want, and what standard elements you need to  more...
A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Self-Directed) on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Designed to aid individuals interested in increasing their income as a freelance writer. Designed for individuals interested in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies  more...
A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Instructor-Led) on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Designed to aid individuals interested in increasing their income as a freelance writer. Designed for individuals interested in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies  more...
Brilliant Business Writing and Communication on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...out you? Countless business professionals are not trained writers, yet they`re expected to write every day, producing letters, proposals, and e-mail messages that communicate a great deal about themselves and their employers. Many don`t feel comfortable writing, and worry that the impression they`re making on clients and coworkers is anything but positive. It`s time to change all that. Designed  more...
Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...writers, managers looking to improve quality and efficiency, and all those who deal with screenshots. We will show you how to make screenshots, increase their impact, place them in manuals and online documents, and choose the appropriate tool. Making Efficient Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact Screenshots are a powerful way to convey information quickly. We use screenshots to develop  more...
Creating Popular Web Content (Master Class) on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...conversation between thousands of users, and thousands of writers, over time. Each element in the standard structure responds to a particular type of question asked by a lot of users. When you understand the give-and-take of this exchange, you can write the individual components much more easily. For each genre, then, we focus on what your users want, and what standard elements you need to  more...
Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed Covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job. This is the first of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. Students may take the courses in sequence or pick and choose the courses that suit them. Part I of the review covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job: understanding good  more...
Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part II: Punctuation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed This, the second of four review courses, focuses on punctuation. This is the second of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take the courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part II of the review covers punctuation,  more...
Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed This review will help you develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style. This is the third of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part III of the review  more...
Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part IV: Achieving A Professional Style on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed Develop a readable style and design visually appealing documents. This is the last of four review courses that together provide an in-depth review of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure and style. While it is preferable that students take all four courses in sequence, they may also pick and choose the individual courses that suit their needs. Part IV of the review will help the  more...
Writing User Guides on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...e a scanner, or for owners of a new appliance, user guide writers are needed. And, writing for the end user is one way to enter the technical writing field. Many writers start their jobs at companies maintaining and creating end user materials. Coursework focuses on how to write reader-friendly documentation, what to look for in maintaining existing guides, the steps involved in creating new  more...
Writing Standards-Based Assessments on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...king skills. Additionally, you will learn techniques item writers use to make it difficult for test-wise students to merely guess a right answer choice. Writing Standards-based Assessments is a seven day online course. This course is designed to give you an understanding of writing test items that are aligned to your standards. This course will enable you to develop assessments that are  more...
Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Learn how to produce "marketable" script in a minimal amount of time. The purpose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts is a minimal amount of time. What do I mean by "marketable"? A marketable script is one that has all of the following: Interesting  more...
So You Want to be a Technical Writer! on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ... a career. You`ll gain an understanding of what technical writers do, where they work, the skills they need and the tools they use. You`ll learn about job trends and salaries. And you`ll have the opportunity to interact with technical communicators who will be happy to answer your questions about the profession. In addition, you`ll complete a series of short projects that will help you to  more...
So You Want To Be A Medical Writer on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Skills and knowledge you will need to effectively write medically related materials. Medical writing is an exciting and ever-changing field that covers a wide range of areas in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and the biotech industry. Opportunities for medical writing exist at the professional research level, the consumer education level, newspapers, magazines, and everything in between. Most medical  more...
Skyrocket Sales with Advanced Copywriting Strategies on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Apply proven techniques and methods to any business writing situation. Designed specifically for beginners or more advanced writers seeking training in the art and craft of copywriting. Purchase of supplemental material will be required for further reading. You can purchase that material by going here: http:// /ebooks/ebook_present.asp?menuID=11&bookID=75  more...
Ready, Set, XML for Non Programmers on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...writers, editors, managers, and other non-programmers. Learn to read and write documents in XML, the key to new Web content and e-commerce. In this course you learn why XML is becoming a key standard on the Web, how it changes the way you write, and how XML tags take your text through a maze of software from your desk to the user. You learn about the critical role of software called a parser,  more...
Professional Writing Skills at a Glance on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... and squiggles. You?ll also learn the two keys successful writers use to unlock the power within every successful document.Superior Style: The three components of style include paragraphs, sentences, and words. You will learn how to start and end your correspondence ? and how not to ? along with the principles of unity, coherence, and development for middle paragraphs. Writing varied and  more...
Introduction to Writing Speeches and Presentations on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) This course focuses on how to write speeches and presentations Designed for people who want to develop skills in preparing speeches and presentations, this course covers the three basic types of speeches (Narrative, Informative, and Persuasive) and how to write them. Coursework focuses on the anatomy of a speech, the three basic types of speeches and the elements that go into making each one  more...
Intermediate XML: Creating a DTD on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ... You are creating a vocabulary of tags to be used by the writers of those documents, an explicit structure that will be relied on by a parser when it checks those documents for validity, and finally, a roadmap through those documents for software that will carry out further manipulation and formatting of those documents. This course explains the role of the DTD in an XML environment, walks  more...
How to Write a Good Mystery on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Writing the mystery novel. This course is designed to acquaint writers with the elements that make a good mystery. This course is designed to acquaint writers with the elements that make a good mystery.  more...
Grammar Mechanics Brush-up on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed This is a 4 week refresher in the mechanics of English grammar. This course is an instructor-led course. Students are to submit their work directly to the instructor for review and applicable feedback commentary. The instructor for this course is Dezra Lehr-Guthrie. Ms. Lehr-Guthrie is freely accessible to her students via email at . This course will refresh your skills for college, on the job,  more...
How to Beat Writers Block on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed A program for the beginning and "blocked" writer who needs a jump-start. Through journal exercises, freefalling, modelling and "stream of consciousness" work, the writer learns to abandon the structures which have restrained their talent, and take on the craft from a whole new perspective.  more...
Getting More From Books: Intro to Literary Analysis on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecoursewareSelf Directed This course makes reading more fun and more meaningful by teaching basic literary analysis. It`s easy to skim through a novel -- but getting involved in the book can teach you more about yourself, your world, and the human experience! Whether you like dense novels or "just for fun" fiction, this course will help you get more out of the books you read. All it takes is a curious mind. You`ll learn  more...
Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware ...writers, editors, and designers. Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers This Certificate Program has been designed for those who lack sufficient experience in the field or those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace. The Certificate in Technical Writing program is Instructor-Led, meaning you  more...
Adobe RoboHelp Workshop on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...tutorials to learn the basic tasks that professional help writers must know to do their work. Concurrent with the tutorials, you study techniques for task analysis and industry-standard format for writing style, headings, lists, tables, notices, and highlighting. During this course, there are four projects: you "model" a help system based on an existing compiled help; you format text and  more...
Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...dminister the program. Open to new and existing technical writers and those seeking a new career track. No perquisites required. Course can be completed in as little as 3 months. Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing The Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing is born out of the concept that when given choices, adult learners can best choose for themselves a course of study that is  more...
Graphics for Technical Writers on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homecourseware Learn how to make "minor" changes in document illustrations or create illustrations for documents.  more...
From 123-CBT Computer Based Training
Writing to Reach the Audience on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...lt. All effective writing varies by audience--and skilled writers always write to connect with their readers. "Writing to Reach the Audience" instructs people who have to write at work in some easy-to-apply techniques to help them write to their readers, however those readers may vary with business circumstances. If you're writing a thank-you letter to a valued colleague, the approach, tone,  more...
The Writing Process on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) How do you go about writing for your work? Do you procrastinate until your deadline seems like a freight train that is rapidly approaching while you stand immobile on the railroad tracks? Do you try to complete the entire document--defining your message, analyzing your audience, deciding on your approach, worrying about grammar and spelling, organizing your information, and choosing your words  more...
CIW Site Designer Curriculum on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...R professionals, Webmasters, graphic designers, technical writers, and library scientists. Learners will have completed either the CIW Foundations certification or the i-Net+ certification. Both of these provide a foundational knowledge about Internet networking, servers and clients, design and development, security, and using the Internet for business. This curriculum helps prepare candidates  more...
CIW Site Designer Part 1 Web Design Concepts Site Development on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...R professionals, Webmasters, graphic designers, technical writers, and library scientists. Learners will have completed either the CIW Foundations certification or the i-Net+ certification. Both of these provide a foundational knowledge about Internet networking, servers and clients, design and development, security, and using the Internet for business. This course helps prepare candidates for  more...
CIW Site Designer Part 2 Basic Web Technologies on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...R professionals, Webmasters, graphic designers, technical writers, and library scientists. Learners will have completed either the CIW Foundations certification or the i-Net+ certification. Both of these provide a foundational knowledge about Internet networking, servers and clients, design and development, security, and using the Internet for business. Learners should have taken the first part  more...
CIW Site Designer Part 3 Using FrontPage Dreamweaver HomeSite on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...R professionals, Webmasters, graphic designers, technical writers, and library scientists. Learners will have completed either the CIW Foundations certification or the i-Net+ certification. Both of these provide a foundational knowledge about Internet networking, servers and clients, design and development, security, and using the Internet for business. Learners should have taken the first two  more...
CIW Site Designer Part 4 Using Paint Shop Pro Flash JavaScript DHTML on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...R Professionals, Webmasters, Graphic Designers, Technical Writers, and Library Scientists. Students will have completed either the CIW Foundations certification or the i-Net+ certification. Both of these certifications provide a foundational knowledge about Internet networking, servers and clients, design and development, security, and using the Internet for business. In addition, students  more...
CIW Site Designer Part 5 Advanced Web Tech Web Site Publishing on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)cd rom ...R Professionals, Webmasters, Graphic Designers, Technical Writers, and Library Scientists. Students will have completed either the CIW Foundations certification or the i-Net+ certification. Both of these certifications provide a foundational knowledge about Internet networking, servers and clients, design and development, security, and using the Internet for business. In addition, students  more...
From Serebra Learning Corporation
Addressing Problem Performance Simulation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...w, a TV talk show on a basic cable channel. The six other writers and the writers assistant report to you. Unfortunately, several of these workers have become problem performers of one type or another. As their supervisor, you will need to inform them of these problem performance issues as well as facilitate improved performance using various methods, including discipline and developing a  more...
Averting Problem Performance Simulation on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...w, a TV talk show on a basic cable channel. The six other writers for the show report to you. Recently, one of these writers resigned, so you need to hire a replacement. You will need to avoid hiring a problem performer by selecting the right person. Once you select that person, you'll need to communicate job requirements and provide resources in order to enable achievement. You'll also need to  more...
Design Concepts for Web Sites on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) To describe, explain, and equip students to use the basic techniques of web site design and development Web authors, webmasters, marketing and communications professionals, PR professionals, graphic designers, desktop designers, technical writers, and library scientists  more...
Advanced HTML Design Elements on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) To describe, and equip students to use, advanced HTML elements such as complex tables, frames and framesets, metadata and the META tag, and style sheets Web authors, webmasters, marketing and communications professionals, PR professionals, graphic designers, desktop designers, technical writers, and library scientists  more...
Advanced Technology Concepts for Web Designers on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) To introduce users to the incorporation of JavaScript and other technologies such as DHTML, cookies and plug-ins in web sites, and to web site publishing, web site maintenance, and database integration Web authors, webmasters, marketing and communications professionals, PR professionals, graphic designers, desktop designers, technical writers, and library scientists  more...
Java 2: File I/O on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...u will be introduced to terms such as streams readers and writers. You will learn how to perform I/O operations in Java using the InputStream and OutputStream classes and their subclasses. The course also explains how I/O operations are performed in files with the help of the File class. You will also learn to create a random access file. Finally the course will introduce you to the concept of  more...
From Software Training Academy, Inc
Overview of J2EE Development instructor led trainingon-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...fically for non-programmers analysts, managers, technical writers, and anyone who desires a good conceptual understanding of J2EE while not needing to drill down into the details of particular APIs or runtime specifications. Developers may also find this course quite useful as a starting point for one or more of our courses in specific J2EE technology it gives a great sense of the big picture  more...
Developing Applications using Visual Basic 2008 Advanced Topics VB2008 instructor led trainingon-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...data using the Document Object Model, and XML readers and writers. Perform cascading updates in joined data. Easily convert data projects to n-tier distributed applications. Create custom and user controls. Correctly secure Windows applications. Build setup applications. Examine existing code using reflection. Use distributed client settings in a Windows application.  more...
From Content Writing Training Program
Content Writing Training Program Does the question a How to Write?a cross your mind? Do you want to know what it takes to be a writer? Do you want to know the careers in writing? Then, you are at the right place! For all the above details and more visit: www. contentwritingtraining. com The Content Writing Training is a simple and comprehensive program which helps you acquire the skills required to be an excellent writer.  more...
From Hurley Write, Inc.
Writing for Publication on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)self directed ...oped for a prominent university, this 10-week class helps writers hone their scientific manuscripts and/ or begin and work on a manuscript. This online, self-paced course covers such topics as effective language use; writing the components of the scientific report; writing the supplementary components; using charts, tables, and graphs; creating effective oral presentations; and editing and  more...
From Wavelength
Wavelength - Online Certificate Course In Instructional Design And Content Writing - IDCWC Online on-line e-learning cbt (computer based)study at homegroup study and discussionself directed ... Instructional Designers, Training Professionals, Content Writers, Technical Writers, Teachers, Editors, Journalists, who wish to learn instructional design in a systematic manner with a focus on eLearning. IDCWC Online - Course Duration: =============================== Duration: 3 months (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December) IDCWC Online - Course Fee:  more...
From JED New Media inc.
Writing Well: Lists on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Lists comprise a set of features that help writers organize information to make it clear and appealing for the reader. By learning the corresponding rules for composing lists, you will consistently organize, write, and edit lists for maximum impact, revealing your competence as a writer.  more...
From F+W Publications, Inc.
Focus on the Short Story from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop you will work with a published short story writer to develop and refine your story ideas. When you're finished, you will have written and revised two complete short stories (up to 4,500 words each). You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles. Students are expected to already possess a good grasp of mechanics and composition, as  more...
Focus on the Nonfiction Magazine Article from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop, you will work with a published article writer to develop, research and write two articles suitable for publication in magazines you ve identified as appropriate markets. You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles. To get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and composition, as  more...
Focus on the Personal/Family Memoir from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) This workshop will give you an understanding of the various approaches to personal/family memoir writing and provide you with professional feedback on your specific memoir project. When you're finished, you will have written and revised chapters of your personal/family memoir (up to 12,000 words) and you will have developed a working outline for the entire book. To get the most from this workshop  more...
Focus on Writing for Children from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...why behind writing technique/literary devices and showing writers the when, where and how to translate the concepts of writing for children into story text. You will work with a professional children s author who will help you take your writing skills to the next level. The course will help you develop rules, checks, and rewriting procedures for a writing process that brings everything down  more...
Writing the Novel Proposal from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ... assignment you'll ever have to face. This workshop from WritersOnlineWorkshops.com will show you how to create this most important marketing tool -- and how to make sure your work catches the eye of an editor or agent. At the conclusion of this workshop you will have developed a proposal package to submit to agents or editors including query/cover letter and synopsis. You will also revise  more...
Writing the Nonfiction Book Proposal from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop you will work with a published book author to put together a winning proposal for your book idea. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will have written a proposal package consisting of a query/cover letter, a chapter-by-chapter outline, and sample chapters ready to submit to agents or publishers (up to 12,000 words total). To get the most from this workshop, you should have a  more...
Advanced Story Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Students who have previously completed a fiction writing class or workshop can receive feedback from a published short story writer and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on four original short stories of up to 3,000 words each. Throughout the workshop you will be able to  more...
Advanced Article Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Students who have previously completed a nonfiction writing class or workshop can receive feedback from a published article writer and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on four original nonfiction articles of up to 3,000 words each. Throughout the workshop you ll be able to  more...
Advanced Novel Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Students who have previously completed a novel writing class or workshop have the opportunity to continue working on their novel manuscripts with help from a published novelist and the encouragement and feedback of their peers. When you ve completed this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on 200 pages of your novel manuscript. Throughout the workshop you ll be able to  more...
Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Students who have previously completed a poetry writing class or workshop can receiving feedback from a published poet and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on six original poems of 25-30 lines each. Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion  more...
Advanced Memoir and Nonfiction Book Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Students who have previously completed a nonfiction or memoir writing workshop through now have the opportunity to continue working on their nonfiction book manuscripts with help from a published author and the encouragement and feedback of their peers. When you ve completed this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on 140 pages of your book manuscript. Throughout the workshop  more...
Essentials of Business Writing from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The purpose of this online workshop is to instill and enhance effective writing skills for producing business documents (such as reports, memos, letters, and meeting minutes) that have clarity and impact. After this workshop, you will be able to: 1) Overcome mental blocks, especially those due to fear and anxiety. 2) Avoid common mistakes of punctuation, grammar, and usage. 3) Present ideas  more...
Elements of Effective Writing I: Grammar & Mechanics from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Brush up on grammar basics in six easy-to-follow sessions. Each session will include online lectures and creative and practice exercises. You will have an opportunity to evaluate your own progress with online, self-graded "tests." Each session, you ll submit an assignment to the instructor for private review, and optional writing assignments will be posted for group review and feedback. Throughout  more...
Elements of Effective Writing II: Form & Composition from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop, you'll learn how to put the pieces together to make your writing coherent, logical and effective. You'll learn the basic principles of composition, explained in easy-to-understand language. And, through the use of numerous examples and practice exercises, you ll begin to develop your own personal style. In order to fully benefit from this workshop, you should already have a good  more...
Elements of Effective Writing III: Creativity & Expression from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop we ll look at ways to take your writing to the next level no matter what kind of writing you do. In each session you ll learn techniques to add depth, texture and emotion to your writing. To get the most from this workshop you should already have a good grasp of grammar, mechanics and composition (Elements of Effective Writing I and II, while not prerequisites, are recommended  more...
Creating Dynamic Characters workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Creating believable characters and bringing them to life on the page requires observation, understanding, imagination and skill in the techniques of character development and characterization. In this workshop, you ll build these skills and apply what you ve learned to specific fictional characters of your own choosing. You can bring characters from works in progress if you like, but the focus  more...
Writing Effective Dialogue from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) When you have completed this workshop, you should have a thorough understanding of dialogue in fiction from the mechanics of structure and punctuation to the use of dialogue as a tool for characterization and plotting. The workshop focus will be on character development and characterization techniques that can be applied to any long or short fiction form. The workshop will consist of six  more...
Essentials of Romance Writing from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Do you yearn to write a romantic story? If so, you need to know what sets romance writing apart from other types of fiction. This course explores why romance is the same, yet different. Some essential components of romance are unique to the genre, while some romance requirements are identical to those of any good fiction story. Neither Stephen King nor Tom Clancy could sit down and write a romance  more...
Essentials of Scrapbook Journaling from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The purpose of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of some fundamental journaling techniques and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive feedback the development of your individual journaling style and creative expression. Learn how to create a more complete chronicle of the important times in the lives of those you  more...
Extended Novel Writing Workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. Plus! In the Extended version of this workshop, you will have more time to work on your reading and  more...
Extended Getting Started in Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Do you feel you have an aptitude for writing, but you've never had a chance to really give it serious attention? The Extended Getting Started in Writing workshop will help you explore your writing interests and discover your personal aptitudes. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of categories of writing, and teach you basic techniques to improve your narrative skills through the use of  more...
Getting Started in Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Do you feel you have an aptitude for writing, but you've never had a chance to really give it serious attention? The Getting Started in Writing workshop will help you explore your writing interests and discover your personal aptitudes. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of categories of writing, and teach you basic techniques to improve your narrative skills through the use of creativity  more...
Fundamentals of Fiction Writing from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) ...uaint yourself with the techniques generations of fiction writers have used to bring their characters and stories to life. The goal of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of these fundamental techniques and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback the development of your individual style and creative  more...
Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) Nonfiction appeals to the amateur historian/anthropologist/psychologist/biographer in all of us. But contemporary nonfiction is about a lot more than just facts and figures and interview quotes. Contemporary readers expect their nonfiction to be engaging, compelling and entertaining as well as informative. In this workshop we ll concentrate on the basic creative (yes, creative) techniques  more...
Fundamentals of Life Stories Writing from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop you will learn fundamental creative writing techniques that will help you explore personal and family stories and record life experiences in ways that are creative, entertaining and personally meaningful. This class encourages personal discovery and the development of individual style through the use of directed journaling, hands-on writing exercises, and constructive critical  more...
Fundamentals of Poetry Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop, you will gain a working knowledge of the basic poetic forms and the fundamental techniques of writing both rhymed and free verse. But this is not a class for beginners only it is also for more experienced poets looking to take their work to the next level through a thorough understanding of classical poetic structures and techniques. This workshop encourages personal discovery  more...
Fundamentals of Writing for Children from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) The goal of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of the fundamental techniques of writing stories for young readers and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback the development of your individual style and creative expression. While the focus will be on fiction, you can apply these techniques to  more...
Focus on the Novel from Writers Online Workshops on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. In order to get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics  more...
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