The ExpertRating Online Writing Certification (Beginners) (leading to ExpertRating Writing Certification).
If you've always
wanted to write but have no idea where to start, this course will
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life, improve your writing skills, and develop new ways to stretch
your creative muscles.
This exciting,
hands-on course for the creative writing novice is filled with
challenging exercises, expert advice, and plenty of direct support
and encouragement. As you work your way through the lessons, you'll
develop your own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece.
Our emphasis in
this course is on developing your skills through practice, so you’ll
spend more time writing than reading. You'll master important
concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises and assignments,
and you'll discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros
use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build
interest through dialogue, and add meaning to your stories.
This course includes a knowledgeable
and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons,
facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor
for this course will be Ann Linquist.
Ann Linquist
About the
ExpertRating Online Writing Certification (Beginners)
instructor :Ann Linquist is a popular continuing
education instructor on college campuses, at corporations, and with
non-profit organizations. She has helped thousands of adults learn
to tackle their writing tasks with enthusiasm. Having written
everything from novels to newsletters, articles to ad copy, and
poetry to proposals, Linquist is able to address the writing needs
of each individual. The breadth of her background ensures a
powerful, involving learning experience that builds on the strengths
of each participant.
Beginning Writer's Workshop requirements:
For taking this
instructor led ExpertRating Online Writing Certification (Beginners) you need
Internet access,
e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web
browser.
Testimonials:
The ExpertRating Online Writing Certification (Beginners) has received
overwhelming positive feedback and reviews from students around the
world. Here are a few:
"Ann,
I want to thank you so much. This class has been wonderful for
me. As a writer, I know I have a long way to go, but I am willing
to do what it takes to get there, and this class has served as
wonderful beginning for me. I thank you and hope all aspiring
writers take this course. It is a godsend."
"Ann,
this course has been a revelation. I've attended many writers
workshops over the past quarter century, and none of them equaled
your course. I thought I had a solid grasp on writing techniques
and the basics, but you presented solid, step-by-step information
that was not only helpful but stimulating and exciting.
Concurrently, your comments and encouragement were right on
target, as was the support of the classmates. Well done and
thorough, and the exercises were superb. Thank you very much."
"Ann
understands the fragility of the beginning writer and the need
for gentleness when critiquing. She taught me that writing is fun
and to enjoy it which is the most important lesson of all. If
it's not fun, why work so hard at it?"
"Ann
was very good with all the students and genuinely seemed to care
that we got what we needed from the course. I thought the course
helped me a great deal."
"Ann
-- You have created an excellent program that makes it ok for
even the most timid of us writer wanna-be's to dare while we
learn. Thanks for creating such a supportive atmosphere. Your
lessons are very readable and full of useful information. The
exercises are challenging and insightful; they inspired creative
works I didn't know I had in me. Your feedback on individual
writing assignments has been encouraging and educational.
Thanks!"
"As
a retired person, I took this course to jump-start my interest in
writing. This course met that need, and more. I was grateful for
the gentle approach Ann used in guiding us to our inner spirit. I
wish the course were longer!!"
"Great
class! I loved the assignments, and Ann's teaching style. I found
the feedback extremely helpful. Ann has sparked the creativity in
me and has given me confidence. I believe in myself and what I
can produce creatively. I am inspired to keep on writing."
"I
didn't have a story that needed to be told. I didn't consider
myself a closet writer. I didn't have a book of ideas. I took
this course because I wanted to expand my horizons and have fun.
This course surpassed all my expectations. I gained insight into
and increased the trust in my creative ability. I have become
more observant of the world and people that surround me. I've
used the skills I learned in this course to become more aware of
who I am and what I want in life."
"I
enjoyed the class and look forward to an advanced version."
"I
have never before taken a writing course and I wouldn't have
believed that an online course would be so interactive. It was a
great experience. I learned so much more than I thought I would.
I took the course on a whim and it turned out to be the most fun
I have had in a long time. It actually has got me writing rather
than just thinking about writing."
"I
have taken several courses on writing, and this one is by far one
of the best. So many courses don't tell you "how" to go about
tackling the writing process, and this class showed me exactly
how to do that. I learned a lot, and I would enjoy more classes
like this one. Thank you!!"
"I
learned more in this course than in any earlier courses I have
taken. It challenged me in a way that made me WORK. I'm not used
to that."
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You'll jump
right in and start writing in this first
lesson, but with the permission to write as
poorly as you want. This isn't school as you
knew it! In this lesson, you'll find out how
to enjoy yourself while you write—when
you're having fun, that's when the learning
starts. You'll learn how to listen to your
mind work so you can practice turning your
thoughts into words. You'll discover that
you're quite a complicated person and why
it's all right to think of yourself as a
writer.
Friday - Lesson 02
In this
lesson, you'll write even more as you
practice writing description and capturing
detail. More than that, you'll complete
writing experiments that will help you
discover what ideas and symbols reside in
the things you write about. And you'll
practice using description to capture
emotion. By the end of the lesson, you'll
have enough material to decide what you want
to write about. You'll start work on a
short, creative piece that you'll finish by
the end of the class.
Week Two
Wednesday - Lesson 03
In this
lesson, you'll explore the different
forms that fiction and creative
nonfiction can take. Form is the
container that holds your ideas.
Creative nonfiction is a new genre that
offers you many terrific ways to explore
your love of writing. To stimulate your
creative side, this lesson also includes
a list of some odd forms you might try.
You'll find out that you have the option
of ignoring the decision about form for
now, letting it emerge from your content
as you write. It takes courage, but you
can do it.
Friday - Lesson 04
Memorizing
the major points of view is boring! Instead,
you'll spend this lesson writing from each
of the points of view, then learning about
them afterward. You'll have a lot more fun
that way. This lesson will show you how
distance works in creative writing, and why
your verb tense can make a big difference.
This practice will give you a taste of each
point of view option, and help you decide
which you want to use in your own creative
piece.
Week Three
Wednesday - Lesson 05-
In this
lesson, you'll get a chance to play by
exploring the concept of creativity. You'll
find your own creative center and use it to
come up with ideas that are better than you
expected. You'll try a technique called
"galumphing" to create a mini-story. You'll
learn to take the attitude of a bricoleur so
that you can make something out of nothing.
You'll gain the knowledge you need to
continually nurture your creative ability.
Friday - Lesson 06
You'd think
the topic of revision would be dull and dry.
The exact opposite is true. Revision is one
of the most amazing tools a writer can use.
Beyond learning the nuts and bolts of
revision, you'll learn how revision is a
process of discovery. Your creativity will
constantly contribute while you evaluate
your words using all your abilities. Come
along for a bit of revelation.
Week Four
Wednesday - Lesson 07
Here's where
you'll learn why it's so easy to write
poorly, and you'll discover some good ways
to catch yourself when you do. You'll find
out why nouns are more powerful than
adjectives and why a strong verb outshines a
descriptive adverb. Next, this lesson will
examine each step of the communication
process and practice making dull sentences
interesting. You'll learn a great technique
for eliminating clichés and use the depths
of your creative ability to write a
powerful, original description.
Friday - Lesson 08
Every
creative writer can use some tips about the
logistics of dialogue. It's not easy to
write what characters are thinking, avoid
hedging words, use conflict to create
interest, describe emotions, and always get
your facts right. These techniques aren't
typically taught in school, so it's helpful
to learn them here. You'll practice fixing
choppy sentences, and you'll begin to think
about your readers and what they have to do
with what you want to write.
Week Five
Wednesday - Lesson 09
It's time to
examine how the act of writing teaches you
about yourself. You'll take a good look at
the voices of your inner critics to see what
they're really telling you. You'll discover
whose voices you're listening to and write
them "Unsent Letters" to tell them what you
think about their messages. You'll try a
writing exercise called "The Story of My
Life" that will help you examine where
you've been and where you'd like to go from
here. Then you'll practice the "Ultimate
Motivation" exercise to figure out what it
takes to make your dreams come true.
Friday - Lesson 10
In this
lesson, you'll delve into the inner workings
of stories. You'll explore the three basic
building blocks of a plot. You'll try out
several ways to make up a plot and learn how
to write endings. This lesson will discuss
the option of writing a story before you
know how it ends. It takes courage, but the
result can be worth the bumpy ride. You'll
explore how to move through time using
summaries, scenes, and flashbacks. This
lesson will help you understand why even
simple stories can intrigue and hold your
reader.
Week Six
Wednesday - Lesson 11
All
people have a lot in common. They share
the same basic story. They're born, they
struggle, and in the end, they die. Your
job as a writer is to create characters
that your readers feel similarities
with. In this lesson, you'll practice
developing characters and using
dialogue. You'll learn how to pay
attention to people—what makes them
different and what makes them the same.
This lesson will pass on some tips on
writing good dialogue, and then you'll
conduct an in-depth interview—with
yourself!