ESSAY WRITING: HOW TO FIND THE STORY IN YOU - AND SELL IT
DURATION: 6 weeks
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this comprehensive six-week course you'll learn the essentials of writing essays that sell. Unlike service stories, which typically shun self-expression, essays give writers an opportunity to share their personal experiences and perceptions of the world. This satisfying genre requires an open heart, a reflective spirit and a thick skin. Sessions will cover how to find your story and speak your truth, the art of journal writing (and how it helps uncover stories), the critical elements of a salable essay, the value (or not) of critiques, rewriting your essay, and the specifics of pitching and submitting essays. You will also learn how to make your essays sing by finding your own personal style and voice. In addition to receiving feedback on two completed essays, this class will include weekly assignments to enhance your essay writing skills. At the end of the course you will know how (and where) to pitch your essays - and how to make sure they sell.
COST: $250 for the Premium version with six weeks of e-mail support. $125 for the Basic version with no e-mail support.
