Classes and More
In over 35 years writing, editing and publishing, I have learned a few things which I am eager to pass on to other writers. In addition to my current online classes, I am available for live in-person classes and workshops, and I enjoy working individually with writers to help them achieve their goals. Click here for more information on my editing, writing and mentoring services.
Online Classes:
6 weeks, $100
If you're the kind of writer who likes to tell people what you think, this is the class for you. Reviews are everywhere, and not just book reviews, but reviews of movies, CDs, concerts, software, tours, cameras and lots of other products and services. We look at the market for reviews and try writing two different kinds. Then we turn to editorials, commentaries and op-ed pieces, discussing the market and the elements of successful opinion pieces.
8 weeks, $125
Newspapers are a great market for freelance writing. They are more widely read than books and magazines, and they require a lot more stories. In this class, we develop a list of freelance opportunities, brainstorm ideas for the kinds of articles newspaper editors want and pursue one or more of those ideas all the way from a query to a completed article. We also discuss ways to make more money with multiple sales and how to handle the business aspects of freelance writing.
8 weeks, $125
Would you like to become the next Dave Barry or Erma Bombeck? You might not become as famous as they are, but you can write and sell a column. It's a wonderful way to have your say, share your knowledge and experience, and develop a loyal readership. In this course, we will consider the various types of columns, discuss how to find ideas and develop a voice, and learn how to market your columns, including self-syndication and selling to existing syndicates. You should finish with several completed columns and a solid marketing plan.
Special notice: Students may be asked to purchase my book, Freelancing for Newspapers, published by Quill Driver Books, as a required text for the courses listed above. Other books will be suggested but not required.
