Learn how to change minds, build support and make the case for your viewpoints and goals.
Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the processes involved in writing persuasively and with confidence, whether it is crafting newspaper op-eds and speeches or official emails, memos, letters and proposals. Everything starts with a core message. Think. Plan. Write. Participants will learn the techniques of audience analysis, message development, targeted research, organization, using persuasive language and effective use of “AI” in planning/strategizing. This class features hands-on writing instruction, engaging discussion and an extensive reading list.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- How to Nail Down Your Opinion and Stake Out Your Argument or Ultimate Goal
- How to Plan and Write Strategically
- How to Refine and Finalize Your Writing
Time requirements
- 1-2 hours weekly.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This is a great workshop for beginners and intermediate writers who want to tap into the power of “penning with persuasion.”
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.