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Getting Started in Writing
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Course Details
Dates: 7/21 - 10/13
Length: 12 weeks
Price: $379.99
Instructor:
Gloria Kempton
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Getting Started in Writing
Course Starts Thursday!

Have you always wanted to be a writer? Don't let doubt or fear get the best of you-take a chance and learn how to start writing a book, novel, short story, memoir, or essay. When you take this online writing workshop, you'll discover your voice, learn the basics of grammar and examine the different types of writing. No matter what type of writing you're planning on crafting-nonfiction or fiction-you'll need guidance along the way. When you take this workshop, you can expect to take an in-depth look at Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilbers, who teaches beginner writers how to start writing a novel or book and what it takes to get published. Draw upon advice from published authors and start your writing career today.

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Testimonials:

"This course allows a novice to experience different types of writing while building their basic skills. The instructor feedback is essential for the new writer to understand the concepts and use them effectively. It should challenge yet inspire if concepts are embraced by the student." - Marty H.

What you'll learn:

The fundamentals of grammar and mechanics
How to enhance your writing through description and sensory details
The principles of creative writing
The types of short nonfiction, including research articles, personal essays, books, and memoirs
The various forms of fiction including short stories, short-short stories, novellas, and novels
The importance of editing and rewriting
About the Instructor

Gloria Kempton
Gloria Kempton
Gloria Kempton has two passions: writing and working with writers. Gloria has written two novels and eight nonfiction books. As the former editor of two magazines, acquisitions editor at a publishing house, and a freelance novel and nonfiction book editor at ten major publishing houses, Gloria understands what happens on both sides of the desk.

In her classes, you will find support and encouragement, as well as honest evaluation of your work. You can count on being asked a lot of questions that will help you get to the core of what it is that you want to communicate in each piece that you write. Instruction is individualized because you are unique and your writing should reflect your unique voice.

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