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Courses start every Thursday! [Web Version »]( &p1=%40L4T02RKDrDcpd5nhyS%2FBOq9Dx1N69Hu3n9F4WkbQuTs%3D) [Writer's Digest University]( ) [Upcoming Courses]( ) Our writing online workshops cover every aspect of writing, from how to get started all the way to getting your writing published. Writer’s Digest University features writing classes online for every skill level of writer and our professional instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your writing goals. [Click here to view course schedule >>]( ) Courses Starting This Week: [Writing Nonfiction 101: Fundamentals]( )Instructor: Carolyn Walker Throughout this 12-week workshop, you will get step-by-step instruction on how to write non-fiction, read Philip Gerard's Creative Nonfiction: Researching and Crafting Stories of Real Life, and write articles, essays, or a few chapters of your book. Register for this workshop and discover how fun writing nonfiction can be. [Fundamentals of Fiction]( ) Instructor: G. Miki Hayden This workshop will take you through all of the basics of writing a novel. Including how important it is to choose a great setting, how to build your characters so that your readers care about them, what point of view you should choose, and more. If you are new to fiction writing, this course is perfect for you! [Writing the Picture Book]( )Instructor: Holy Alder In this course, you'll learn how to write a winning picture book narrative, envision it with illustrations, and put together a picture package that a publisher will really notice. [How to Catch an Agent’s Interest with Your First Pages]( )Instructors: Jackie Lindert and Jess Dallow This course is designed for writers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and take their opening pages to the next level. Weekly exercises will strengthen skills such as writing strong first lines and experimenting with voice, while weekly lectures will cover topics such as successful market examples and case studies, effective dialogue, and common ‘do’s and don’ts’ of first pages. [Grammar and Mechanics]( )Instructor: Kelly Boyer Sagert Do you remember the difference between the 8 parts of speech, and how to use them? Are you comfortable with punctuation and mechanics? No matter what type of writing you do, mastering the fundamentals of grammar and mechanics is an important first-step to having a successful writing career. [Read Like a Writer: Learn from the Masters]( )Instructor: Mark Spencer This course will demonstrate that the best way to become a good writer is to study the writing of others, especially the work of the masters. [View Upcoming Course Schedule]( ) Please do not reply to this email. We are happy to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please [click here to contact us]( ). This email was sent by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 300, Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA [Unsubscribe or Manage Subscriptions]( &cid=DM121139&bid=1182068785) | [Web Version »]( &p1=%40L4T02RKDrDcpd5nhyS%2FBOq9Dx1N69Hu3n9F4WkbQuTs%3D) We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy.]( )