| "The instructor is great! I did not look up at the clock at all. The lectures and exercises were so enjoyable, I did not even think seven hours had passed." |
-Mark Pochaw
Programmer
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| "This course taught me how to structure my inspired rambling into a coherent, potent piece of writing. I got a lot of information and great inspiration to continue some past projects and begin new ones." |
-Mark Hayes
Actor/Dancer
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| "You will walk away with helpful information and a better knowledge of the English language than you previously had." |
-Sheila Fiffie
Liaison Officer
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| "An excellent course to take if you want an overview of the field." |
-Rochelle Leal
Teacher
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| "I came home and told my daughter it was one of the best experiences of my life...truly." |
-Christine Passarella
Teacher
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| "At the end of class, I left with a head chock-full of ideas that I couldn't wait to use once I got home!" |
-Dawn Turzio-Campbell
Teacher
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| "In several hours I learned all of the preliminary steps from developing a topic to writing a query letter to writing the proposal." |
-Joseph Schippa
Psychologist
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| "The instructor has gone through the process herself and was able to explain things from "the front lines."" |
-Suzanne Steinbaum
physician
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| "A great head start in a very competitive race" |
-Anita Diggs
Book Editor
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| "The instructor created a sense of possibility in a business rife with rejections." |
-Joaquin Terceno
Attorney
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| "I rode the train home scribbling ideas in a notebook. The next morning I got up and wrote another chapter of an easy-reader book I'm experimenting with. As I wrote, I thought about all I'd learned in class about character development, believable dialogue, confict and resolution, and making the whole thing interesting to a youngster. I can't think of a better investment of my time than to spend a Saturday in this class!" |
-Linda Post
Corporate communications
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| "It's very useful for writers who know when sentences 'sound right' but want a better understanding of why they are, in fact, grammatically correct." |
-Michelle Robinson
Attorney
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| "The class really makes me want to jump right into the process!" |
-Anne Hinsman
architect
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| "Fascinating for a newcomer to the world of freelance." |
-Sue Scaff
professor of humanities
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| "I learned a great deal. I came into this class with an extremely limited knowledge of the business of selling a screenplay. I now have enough information to approach this aspect of writing with confidence." |
-Dan Emmerson
Graphic Artist
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| "Presentation is simple and engaging. I preferred this to other intensive courses I’ve taken. It was shorter, less expensive, and easier to grasp." |
-Ron Herzig
Senior Copywriter
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| "I really learned the basics—plot, character development, voice, tone…. Everything that was promised was delivered." |
-Elese Sullivan
Freelance Business Writer
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| "While I’ve taken a number of writing courses in the past, this one was the most useful! The instructor conveyed both the core elements and the nuances of business writing." |
-Anya Maria Mayans
Technology Coordinator
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| "This was a great way to break down the barriers to writing, and get that pen scribbling on paper. Good confidence builder!" |
-Agathe Blanchon-Ehrsam
Management Consultant
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| "The instructor was one of the most professional and prepared teachers I’ve ever had." |
-Mario Gonzalez
Web Developer
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| "I learned exactly what I wanted to know: "How to get started"…what to look for, work on, and how to get organized." |
-Tracey Brant
Executive Secretary
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| "The teacher is clearly passionate and dedicated to the subject matter. Her years of experience provided insights I could not have gained elsewhere." |
-Jackie Gibbs
Social Worker
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| "It was a great intro class to inspire you to write. The teacher's dynamic personality made the seven hours fly by. I got much more than I expected!" |
-Sean Patrick
Advertising
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| "Unlike many college writing courses, this class gave concrete technique and structure to look at and work toward. It was great to have instincts put into words." |
-Heidi Hansen-Young
Graduate Student
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| "We learned information in one day that it takes years to learn in the writing world." |
-Lori Allen
Freelance Writer
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| "In just one day I learned the basics of writing a children's story." |
-Alyson Shatsky
Marketing
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| "I learned what is needed in a memoir to make it interesting to the reader." |
-Agnes Montgomery
Student
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| "The one-day intensive workshop was excellent. It allowed me to test the waters, and then I registered for the 10-week session." |
-Tsahi Alexander
Travel Coordinator
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| "We all read our query letters and that was the highlight of a thoroughly fascinating four hours!" |
-Caroline Grist
Freelance Producer
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| "The course cleared up quite a few problems for me, and helped with a lot of my grammatical errors." |
-Sandra Nixon
Law Enforcement
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| "I learned the essential components of writing children's literature." |
-Shirley Disu
Child Care Director
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| "Through this course, I was able to better structure, outline, and simplify my memos and documents." |
-Karen Russell
Advertising
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| "The instructor was well prepared, concise, informative, and—of course—funny!" |
-Anne Diamond
Teacher/Musician
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| "The instructor was organized, spirited, humble, involved, and knowledgeable." |
-Manav Sachdeva
Student/Poet
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| "The instructor cut to the heart of screenwriting. For the novice, he established clear parameters that will enable me to take my idea and write a better screenplay." |
-Jeffrey Fox
Sales Management
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| "The instructor not only explained what to do, she also explained what not to do." |
-Stephen Healey
Retired Psychotherapist
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| "Instructor had an incredible understanding of dialogue." |
-Adam Lawson
Movie Director/Writer
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| "The instructor was very clear, very direct, and had excellent interaction with the students." |
-Mark Shulman
Children's Book Writer
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| "The instructor was down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and accessible for questions." |
-Jen Hilt
Nurse
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| "Very informative. The instructor conveys her knowledge and passion for the travel-writing industry very clearly." |
-Anne Fitzpatrick
Editor
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| "This course is wonderful. As a first-time author I was finding a lot of conflicting information about how to get published. This course cleared things up for me." |
-Melinda Finn
Student
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| "I learned the basics of songwriting, including composition of the song, the importance of rhythm and melody, and the different opportunities available for artistic exposure." |
-Daiana Bispo
Receptionist/Club Worker
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| "I felt that there was a concise, thorough overview of all key elements. The instructor was warm, receptive, spontaneous, and kept a very natural, comfortable pace throughout all phases of the material. The time flew by and was invigorating, not at all stressful, boring, or numbing." |
-Shelia Spencer
Writer
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| "I loved the spirit, energy, and enthusiasm of the instructor—she's infectious!" |
-Vicki Eskenazi
Special Education Administrator
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| "I had not even a clue on how to start writing a play. Now I think I could start and finish one." |
-Corinne Dorso
Asst. to the Treasurer
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| "The course offered very useful behind-the-scenes information." |
-Marilyn Valenciano
Social Worker
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| "The instructor was very motivational, positive, and easy to follow." |
-Lisa Farley
Student
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| "The class was a good grounding in the basics. It clarified and made writing stories much more approachable—a good springboard." |
-Debbie Jenkinson
Animator
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| "I have gained a better understanding of my abilities and where I need to concentrate my efforts. The instructor kept things light and understandable." |
-Mark Ferrara
Publishing
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| "The instructor was entertaining and conveyed ideas well." |
-Michael Hall
Student
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| "It was a good overview of the subject of memoir writing. I learned the basic components and where to start." |
-Julie Hanssen
Social Worker
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| "A very broad spectrum of information for a one-day course." |
-Lara Delle Donne
Ad Sales Coordinator
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| "We learned a little of every category related to grammar." |
-Roger Morrison
Student
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| "The instructor gives you the tools necessary for success." |
-Kye Giscombe
Entrepreneur
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| "The instructor was a wealth of information on every topic." |
-Kate Hustead
Financial Analyst
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| "I established a firm foundation. It is a great beginner's course. The instructor was wonderful—very personable, knowledgeable, and she made everyone feel comfortable." |
-Anthony Riche
Clinical Hypnotherapist/Motivational Speaker
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| "The instructor was informed, funny, down-to-earth, encouraging, and interesting." |
-Kathy Halvorson
Musician
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| "This course offered a great outline of the aspects of screenwriting." |
-John Diaz
Student
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| "A great introduction to the craft of writing fiction." |
-Kelly Donahue
Student
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| "Good one-day overview. Great examples that I look forward to studying more. I liked the combination of information, topics, examples, and having us writing as well." |
-Eliza Bates
Nurse
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| "It was a good overview of the business and craft of travel writing. The instructor covered the realities of the business and the essential elements that go into good travel journalism. The instructor also explored the different types of travel writing and how to adapt one idea to different mediums." |
-Rise Mattler
Student
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| "This course provided a source of insight to some of the secrets behind good writing." |
-Kymberli Roberts
Student
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| "The instructor was very supportive and eloquent. She was very knowledgeable in her field." |
-Mark Chung
Student
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| "I learned a great deal of the basics of selling a screenplay, a pitch, a log line, etc., as well as some useful directories for info." |
-Richard Aab
Actor
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| "I learned the importance of planning during the writing process." |
-Julia Shaw
Publicist
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| "I learned what to expect from the publishing industry and how to write an effective query letter." |
-Dave Mele
Writer
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