Webinars
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Writing Concisely
Course Dates and Time
Watch for new dates to be announced
Cost
$120
Class Limit
20
Instructor
Melissa Stein
Course Description
Want to get results with more powerful, persuasive content and communications? This fun, hands-on workshop will help you streamline the writing process, steer clear of common pitfalls, drive traffic and sales, and meet deadlines and performance targets.
You’ll learn how to
- Organize to save time and highlight main points
- Use fewer words for greater impact
- Avoid jargon, clichés, bias, and weak verbs that muffle your message
- Revise like a pro
Practice your new skills during the webinar using a detailed PDF handbook featuring an array of exercises, tips, and checklists.
Praise from former students:
I was really impressed with this workshop. Melissa is clearly a writing/editing expert, and she’s engaging as an instructor.
–Participant, Writing Concisely
We all enjoyed the workshop and took a lot away from it. Your lesson was very informative and professional, but also fun! I know we will all benefit from it.
–Participant, Writing Concisely
Instructor Bio
Melissa Stein has worked in publishing for more than 20 years. She performs project management, copywriting, and all levels of editing for publishers, packagers, corporations, advertising agencies, nonprofit organizations, and independent authors. She has taught editing for Editcetera and UC Berkeley Extension and writing at UC Davis, leads customized on-site workshops, and provides one-on-one tutoring.
Courses Currently Offered:
Introduction to Copyediting
The ABCs of Proofreading
Grammar Guidelines and Mechanical Mastery
Fiction Editing
