If you are a writer who hopes to publish a book, these classes
are
perfect because they allow you to work with an editor on an hourly
basis as much or as little as you want. You can get expert help to
improve your manuscript before you submit it to any type of
publisher. Full or partial edits accepted.
As a book doctor, Yvonne will teach the basics of writing fiction
and will focus on plot and character development, writing dialog,
making good transitions, working with flashbacks, and giving the
overall story a cohesive flow. You provide the manuscript or material
you would like help with and Yvonne will provide personal assistance with
any aspect of writing or editing.
For writers seeking to improve a non-fiction manuscript,
Yvonne will act as a book shepherd to help you get your information organized,
document your resources and in-text citing, format your bibliography,
and lay out your book using styles in MS Word.
Both fiction and non-fiction classes will work to improve the mechanics
of writing such as grammar, spelling, punctuation. Students will
also learn proper page formatting, how to copyright the manuscript,
how to get
an ISBN. Publishing options and guidance for your best publishing
path will also be discussed.
Weekly assignments will be given and graded. Students will be given encouragement and help in specific areas of need
on the entire manuscript or just one chapter.
Class times are
negotiated with the student and may be conducted via
email, in person (Nashville area), or by telephone. The cost per student
is $50 per hour. You decide how many hours you want to work with our professional editor. Learn more about our
editing services.
In this class, students will learn the basics for starting
out as a new writer. Participants will improve writing skills by completing
assignments such as writing press releases, articles, biographical sketches,
book reviews, and promotional pieces needed to get a business off the ground. Students add these pieces to their
writing portfolio. The best written assignments may be featured on WITS blog,
newsletter, or as an online post.
This writing business course provides one-on-one coaching to help students refine
their individual needs and will cover the following:
- what writers need to know to become a professional freelance writer
- setting rates for freelance writing
- closing the deal on leads
- public relations with clients
- collecting payment
- finding a niche market
- promoting an online business
- building a reputation
- networking and
online social marketing
- info regarding the business side of freelance writing
The cost for this 6-week course is $300 per student
payable at $50 per week for six weeks or in full prior to participation.
Get three of your friends to join you in this class and
everyone receives a 50% discount. That's four students for
$600! No refunds will be given for missed classes
or to those who drop out after the second week.
Materials required for each level include: access to a computer with a word processing program
compatible with MS Word 2003 or 2007, email service (preferably Outlook), long distance
telephone service
(if you are outside the local Nashville area), and a desire for learning.
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