Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers
Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers
Who doesn’t know the fear of the blank page? How can you transform your visions into the written word? Is it really possible to become a terrific writer? You’ll find the answer to these and more of your questions in Writeriffic.
In this high-energy course, you will learn a number of invaluable tricks from the published writer’s toolbox. Whether you’re at work now or hoping to write a novel, a nonfiction book, a memoir, short stories or articles, Writeriffic liberates the imaginative, inventive bolts of genius that are inside everyone. If you’ve ever dreamed of hearing your writer’s voice and writing what’s in your heart and head, this course will make it happen!
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – The Nature of Creativity, Creativity and Self-Discipline, and Finding One’s Voice
- Lesson 2 – The Nature of Creativity, Creativity and Self-Discipline, and Finding One’s Voice (Continued)
- Lesson 3 – Creating a Workspace, Molding a Creative Life, Feeling the Fear of Starting, Knowing Your Reader
- Lesson 4 – Creating a Workspace, Molding a Creative Life, Feeling the Fear of Starting, Knowing Your Reader (Continued)
- Lesson 5 – Types of Creative Writing Opportunities, Clipping Files, Market Guidebooks, the Bubble Method
- Lesson 6 – Types of Creative Writing Opportunities, Clipping Files, Market Guidebooks, the Bubble Method (Continued)
- Lesson 7 – Grammar, Self Editing, Production Tips and Finding Time to Write
- Lesson 8 – Grammar, Self Editing, Production Tips and Finding Time to Write (Continued)
- Lesson 9 – Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence, Fearing Ourselves, Naming Characters and Selecting Titles
- Lesson 10 – Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence, Fearing Ourselves, Naming Characters and Selecting Titles (Continued)
- Lesson 11 – Evaluating and Sharing Your Work, Attending Writing Conferences, Treating Yourself Well, Keeping Your Dreams Alive
- Lesson 12 – Evaluating and Sharing Your Work, Attending Writing Conferences, Treating Yourself Well, Keeping Your Dreams Alive (Continued)
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: wc1</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9595</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Eva Shaw, Ph.D. is a full-time working writer. She has authored thousands of articles, essays, and short stories and more than 70 books including "Writing the Nonfiction Book" and "Insider's Guide to San Diego." Her work has been featured in USA Today, San Diego Union Tribune, Publisher's Weekly, and others. She has won several awards, including the Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing, the Benjamin Franklin Award, and the Woman of Merit Award.
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