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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to change minds\, build support and make the case for your viewpoints and goals.\nLearn 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. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to Nail Down Your Opinion and Stake Out Your Argument or Ultimate Goal\nHow to Plan and Write Strategically\nHow to Refine and Finalize Your Writing\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours weekly.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis is a great workshop for beginners and intermediate writers who want to tap into the power of “penning with persuasion.”\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/fundamentals-of-persuasive-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Publishing Your Op-ed
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Think\, Plan\, and Write your way to publishing an op-ed.\nThis workshop will help you sharpen and develop your viewpoint\, learn how to structure an op-ed\, and close the deal by making an effective pitch to editors. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to develop\, shape and mold your opinion\nHow to plan and write the piece\nShopping around and submitting the piece\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate writers who want to learn how to translate their writing skills into writing publishable op-eds.\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/publishing-your-op-ed-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Publishing Your Op-ed
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Think\, Plan\, and Write your way to publishing an op-ed.\nThis workshop will help you sharpen and develop your viewpoint\, learn how to structure an op-ed and and close the deal by making an effective pitch to editors. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to Develop\, Shape and Mold Your Opinion\nHow to Plan and Write the Piece\nShopping Around and Submitting the Piece\n\nTime requirements\n\n1 hour/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate writers who want to learn how to translate their writing skills into writing publishable op-eds.\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/publishing-your-op-ed/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Nonfiction,Workshop,Zoom
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