What do money-making blockbuster books and movies—like Harry Potter, The Girl on the Train, The Martian, The Hunger Games, and The Da Vinci Code —all have in common? They’re all built around an idea that grabs your attention in one sentence. It’s what industry insiders call a “high-concept” idea. And it’s precisely what you need to make sure the novel or screenplay you’ve slaved over gets a second look from publishers, agents, and movie producers. Jessica Brody is an international bestselling author of more than 15 novels published and translated in over 23 countries. In this course, she shows you exactly how to brainstorm and build out your own high-concept ideas so that you, too, can dazzle literary agents, film producers, publishers and readers — and start making serious money. "A definite must for anyone wishing to break into the big leagues!!"  - JESSICA, UDEMY STUDENT "I used your course to develop my pitch to two agents. They both requested a manuscript." - BRIAN, UDEMY STUDENT "This is easily one of the most powerful, clearly presented courses I've taken at Udemy." - EIBHLIN, UDEMY STUDENT "If you're stuck for an idea, not just an idea but a great idea, then this class is for you." - STEVE, UDEMY STUDENT High-concept ideas are basically known as the “holy grail” of the book and movie business. Because high-concept ideas are known to sell better, faster and for more money than ideas that are not considered high concept. But what is a high-concept idea? And how do you know if you have one? Or better yet? How do you come up with one that will sell? In this dynamic course, (with over 350 5-star reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars) you’ll… Learn exactly what a high-concept idea is Discover the 4 Secret Ingredients of every high-concept idea and how to identify them Learn 5 Proven Methods for brainstorming your own high-concept ideas Get access to loads of exercises and tips to help you apply everything you’ve learned And by the end of this course, you’ll have at least one shiny new high-concept idea for a book or movie that you can start writing immediately. "Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight."  - MIKE, UDEMY STUDENT "Wow, I already am looking at writing from a different perspective." - SHANTANU, UDEMY STUDENT "Thanks to [this] class by the great Jessica Brody, I have a shiny new high concept idea for my sci-fi book!" - ALYSHA, UDEMY STUDENT "I would recommend this to ANY writer at ANY level." - STACEY, UDEMY STUDENT "This is such an inspiring course! So glad I took this!" - JAMIE, UDEMY STUDENT I’m Jessica Brody and in twelve short years, I’ve managed to sell more than 20 books to major publishers like Simon and Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, and Disney Press, including the #1 bestselling plotting guide for novelists, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. . Also, my books have been translated and published in over 23 countries and several of my novels have been optioned for film and TV. How did I manage to do all of this? The answer is simple: High-concept ideas! I’m excited to share my secrets of success with you in this course. "An excellent course with some very good ideas for brainstorming your novel" - DEBORAH, UDEMY STUDENT "Her brainstorming section is awesome..."  - STEVE, UDEMY STUDENT "This info, already, is greatly helping me to understand what makes readers want to read a story. " - BEV, UDEMY STUDENT "Gave me some great ways to go back and figure out what's not working..." - MICHELLE, UDEMY STUDENT "Clear, concise, & well-narrated with an abundance of enthusiasm." - CHRISTOPHER, UDEMY STUDENT "This course is worth far more than the price of admission!" - TALMAGE, UDEMY STUDENT "Very professionally taught." - MATT, UDEMY STUDENT "She's now one of my favs on Udemy." - SANDRA, UDEMY STUDENT Whether your creative journey includes self-publishing, traditional publishing, screenwriting, film making, or any other kind of distribution, the key to success is developing an idea that people can latch onto. That will wow your audience, whether that’s readers, agents, publishers,  movie producers, or film viewers. This course will teach you how to do just that. So let’s get started! Enroll now and start brainstorming your bestselling novel or blockbuster movie idea today. I look forward to seeing you inside the course! "Jessica Brody nails all the elements in this course. The exercises are brilliant and very helpful. Thank you for such a great course!" - KIMBERLEY, UDEMY STUDENT "NOW at the end of the course I have 22 different ideas for short stories!" - OWEN, UDEMY STUDENT "After finishing all of the exercises, I now have a long list of exciting concepts that I'd like to develop right away into a complete outline and start writing." - AHMAD, UDEMY STUDENT "Highly recommend for anyone who want to attract audience through writing." - NGHIA, UDEMY STUDENT "Great concepts and methods in this course that will no doubt help to produce great high-concept ideas. The trainer is clear, measured and personable and uses great colourful graphics. A very good teacher overall, and the course is short and sweet but highly useful." - ZURI, UDEMY STUDENT "This course combines the best of the best in writing concepts as well as the author's ideas and experiences as a seasoned, successful writer. The handouts are exceptional in providing processes that lead to the outcome of high-concept ideas. I would highly recommend the course to any writer." - JEANETTE, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight. Using humor and accessible examples from pop culture, she gets to something deeper, something ancient and absolutely human. She understands the mechanics and the heart of Story as well as anyone I've heard. I highly recommend this course." - MIKE, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica Brody has a gift for distilling lots of hard-earned information into concise and tasty bites. Many talented writers never gain traction because they fail to recognize (and capitalize on) a winning idea. In very clear terms, Ms. Brody takes us through an analysis of what makes an idea sellable–a crucial skill needed for those wanting to make a living as a writer." - KATHERINE, UDEMY STUDENT "I love Jessica Brody's "Creating High-Concept Ideas" class. It's engaging and powerful at the same time. It's far better than other high concept classes I've taken at several writing schools." - STEVE, UDEMY STUDENT "Very informative and well worth the time and cost. Jessica has shown me some new ways to approach my storytelling and how to make sure I am telling the best tale I can." - NOEL, UDEMY STUDENT "If you're stuck for an idea, not just an idea but a great idea, then this class is for you." - STEVEN, UDEMY STUDENT "Interesting, direct, and doesn't waste my time. No carving through the fat to get to the meat of the class ." - KATHLEEN, UDEMY STUDENT "Practical advice you can actually use! Great course for beginning writers, but also an excellent refresher for veterans." - JENNIFER, UDEMY STUDENT "This is an excellent course educating you in generating great ideas for your story or project." - LEE, UDEMY STUDENT "Lots of inspiring ideas, presented clearly and with enthusiasm." - TRICIA, UDEMY STUDENT "Finally! The basics on writing what sells from someone who actually walks the walk. I’ve read too many books about screenwriting from unproduced screenwriters and unpublished writing professors. Thanks Jessica." - MICHAEL, UDEMY STUDENT

LEARN HOW TO BLOG WITH THE ULTIMATE BLOG WRITING COURSE A proven 3-step system for learning how to blog and become a freelance writer... TAUGHT BY A PROFESSIONAL WRITER, BLOGGER, & HUFFINGTON POST CONTRIBUTOR... SAVE TIME AND BOOST YOUR BLOGGING & WRITING PRODUCTIVITY.. . Improve your writing and blogging and get your content shared more... Become a PRO blogger and content writer... **FEATURED AS A TOP UDEMY BLOGGING COURSE** JOIN THOUSANDS OF HAPPY STUDENTS!! "An excellent course! Well structured, easy to follow and understand!" —SARAH SMITH, UDEMY STUDENT "This is a premium guide for beginners to pros. If you want to become a pro blogger just enroll and thank me later." —UDEMY STUDENT "Instructor knows what he is talking about, explains each and everything in detail." —UDEMY STUDENT "Interesting and actionable advice delivered in short clips. You won't get bored..." — BOGDAN MARINCU, UDEMY STUDENT "It's an amazing course. I want to write blog and there are so many courses I took on this subject but mostly they are about how to build the blog website, niche, SEO tips and setup wordpress but not a single thing how to write on the subject. I love this course and recommend it." —M.Q. FAISAL, UDEMY STUDENT "Great presentation. The course is informative and inspirational. It was just the motivation I needed to take action." —DIANE BELL, UDEMY STUDENT “Tyler, the instructor was knowledgeable and easy to understand...” —SABRINA BOOTHE, UDEMY STUDENT "The 3-Step Writing System: Secrets for Better Blogging and Writing delivered as promised. It provided a clear, actionable process complete with real world examples and tool options. As a seasoned copywriter and now blogger, I found Tyler's coverage informative, well-organized, and practical. He explored points particularly relevant to writing in the online community — which I will put to immediate use." —JACKIE, UDEMY STUDENT Want to start blogging but don't know where to start? Are you already blogging but it doesn't seem to be going anywhere? Let's be honest, nobody wants to start a blog that nobody reads. We write because we want to connect. The question is, how do you write in a way that gets noticed (and actually gets read)? The online blogging and writing world is more crowded than it’s ever been making it harder to stand out and get noticed. That's why you need a system to help you work smarter, not harder. I’m a professional copywriter and freelance blogger and I've spent the last three years writing and publishing articles at some of the world’s largest online publications — places like the Huffington Post and The Blaze. During that time I learned some writing and blogging secrets that will save you tons of time and frustration. Those secrets are in THIS system and I'm now making it available to you, exclusively through this Udemy course. In this course I'm going to teach you... A 3-step proven plan that will make you a PRO blogger How to make your blog stand out & get noticed The secret to keeping new ideas flowing so you never run out How to organize your blogging ideas How to craft killer headlines 2 secret ways to start ANY article How to revise your writing like a professional How to optimize every blog post How to make your writing as shareable, scannable, and readable as possible A practical plan for writing one killer article every single week Have you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to attract thousands of readers with their blog? Wonder how they get published at places like Huffington Post and Buzzfeed? These writers know something you don’t… but the good news is there's nothing stopping you from learning their secrets. In this course, I'm going to show you how to "catch up" and "get ahead" with your blog and writing. This practical, 3-step process is a system you can start using immediately to see a difference. Instead of dreading your next blog posts, you'll be excited to sit down and execute the ideas you've curated. By the end of this course you'll have everything you need to start generating a constant stream of viral ideas for your blog, website, or even books. This 3-Step Writing System will give you the confidence you need to build and grow an audience. If you're wondering if this course is for you, I want you to answer the following questions honestly... Do you want to (quickly) gain confidence as a writer and a blogger? Do you want to build a following and grow your platform as a writer and blogger? Do you want more people to read and visit your blog or website? Do you want your content shared more on social media? If you said YES to any of them, then I think you should take advantage of this opportunity to invest in yourself... Instead of having your best ideas die inside your head, we're going to create a plan for getting them out and into the world. No more feeling overwhelmed by your blog or website. This is the practical system you need in order to take your writing and blogging to the next level. ALSO... RECEIVE THESE FREE BONUSES AS SOON AS YOU ENROLL: THE 3 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PUBLISHING ULTIMATE BLOG POST TEMPLATE THE SECRET TO CRAFTING KILLER HEADLINES CHECKLIST 7 WRITING BOOKS EVERY SERIOUS WRITER MUST READ PDF 10 FREE BLOGGING TOOLS LINK LIST

Over my decades as a Writer, Writing Coach and Editor, I’ve realised that many writers need more than just being shown new editing skills to improve. To really improve they also need ongoing support as they learn how to successfully incorporate those new skills into their writing. As the title implies, this course includes plenty of clearly-explained tutorials on practical, important (and often over-looked) writing skills, but equally as crucial, it also comes with the vital ongoing support. There are quizzes, examples, homework (if you want it), the opportunity to have your questions answered, to join a growing community, and even, on occasion, to get feedback on your work. Or, if you prefer, you can just study the course then go off and do your own thing. The choice is yours. As a Freelance Writer and Writing Coach, I’m here basically to help you achieve your writing goals, and in many cases this course is the first step. So please click on the ‘Take this Course’, and I’ll be happy to teach you what you need to learn and help you while you become comfortable using the techniques. On the other hand, if you’re still a little unsure, don’t forget this course comes with a FULL, 30-day money-back guarantee, which means that if you change your mind within the first 30-days and let us know, you’ll get a complete refund. Also, if you scroll a little further down the page, you’ll find some of my video tutorials are marked as ‘Previews’; this means you can watch them before enrolling to be sure my teaching style suits you. Well, there you go. Hope this course sounds like what you need and I look forward to helping you soon.

From Udemy's "Breakout Instructor of 2016", comes a groundbreaking and insightful new course for writers looking to MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY, BOOST CREATIVITY, and GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME! "This is a game changer." - REBEKAH, UDEMY STUDENT "On the first day that I implemented her teachings, there was a DRASTIC improvement in my focus, creativity, and drive" - KYLE, UDEMY STUDENT " I'm feeling inspired and motivated instantly." - MIRIAM, UDEMY STUDENT "Brody's ingenious productivity hacks have helped me focus my time and get the most out of every minute!" - JESSICA, UDEMY STUDENT "Works wonders!" - TOW, UDEMY STUDENT "This is probably one of the best courses on Udemy." - NEIL, UDEMY STUDENT HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU COULD: Write twice as much as you do now...in half the time? Get into the "writing zone" effortlessly every single day? Feel inspired to write every time you sit down? Easily meet all of your writing deadlines? Write more books per year? I used to struggle to stay focused and be productive every day. But after years of researching and experimenting with all different kinds of productivity strategies, techniques and tools, I’ve managed to curate an extensive list of “hacks” that have helped me become a more productive writer. How productive? LAST YEAR, I WROTE 4 NOVELS (over 350,000 words) AND A SCREENPLAY... IN LESS THAN 12 MONTHS! When I tell people this, they usually say something like... "How do you find the time???" But in actuality, it's not about the amount of writing time you have, it's how you use that time. I WRITE 4+ BOOKS A YEAR...WRITING ONLY 2-3 HOURS A DAY! In this course, I teach you how to minimize the time you put in, while maximizing what you get out, so you can get the most out of every writing day. "This course changed my life. I have more than doubled my Average Daily Word Count—some days writing six times what I used to force onto the page each day." - Emily Hainsworth, author of THROUGH TO YOU (Harper Collins) "This course has transformed my writing and my productivity!  - JOANI, UDEMY STUDENT "I've already increased my daily word count by 200%" - GEORGIA, UDEMY STUDENT "If you write (or plan to write), get this course" - SCOTT, UDEMY STUDENT "This is life-changing stuff...I highly recommend this course to even the most seasoned of writers ." - ROBIN, UDEMY STUDENT My name is Jessica Brody and I’m an international bestselling author published by several major publishers like Simon and Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, and Disney Press. I’ve been writing professionally for over 10 years and here’s what I’ve discovered about the creative process: Our brains are like computers. They can do amazing things but they can also get bogged down by all the various programs we open during the day. With all these other programs eating up RAM in our brains, we barely have any processing power left to do what we writers love to do: write! Which is why I developed this course: to teach you my tried and true strategies, tips, tools, and techniques for eliminating distractions, freeing up brain processing power, and focusing your attention and energy on what’s most important, so you can get more done, in less time . I call these strategies: PRODUCTIVITY HACKS . Because similar to how our brain functions like a computer, we can also hack it like a computer. We can apply simple yet effective tricks to BOOST BRAIN FUNCTION , INCREASE FOCUS, BE MORE INSPIRED , and WRITE MORE! "I noticed an immediate increase in my output the moment I put her hacks to use. Highly recommend." - AMY, UDEMY STUDENT "My productivity and focus has vastly increased even in a short period of time." - LESLIE, UDEMY STUDENT " Superb." - KIMBERLELY, UDEMY STUDENT "I highly recommend this course to achieve productivity in all areas of your life. Two thumbs way up!!" - DEBORAH, UDEMY STUDENT Check out the course outline for more detail about what you’ll learn plus take a look at some of the free previews which include information that you can use to get started right away. I hope to see you inside the course! "This class is terrific. Anyone who faces a keyboard every morning should take it!" - EMMY, UDEMY STUDENT "I am so in love with this course!" - PATRICIA, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica hones straight into the kinds of practices that are going to have us zooming towards our writing goals." - DEBORAH, UDEMY STUDENT "Gave me all the materials and motivation to complete my novel." - MICHAEL, UDEMY STUDENT "I love, love, love all the ideas and hacks I learned in this course. First day I implemented these hacks, I got 2K words! I recommend this class 100%!" - YAMILE, UDEMY STUDENT "Your course is very inspiring..." - JULIA, UDEMY STUDENT "Writing seems easy and fun after this course." - JUAN, UDEMY STUDENT "I'm a penny pincher, so it took a great deal of self-convincing to get this course, but damn am I glad I did! I learned many useful things and are already using some of it - it certainly works wonders! Thanks for making such an amazing course! Would recommend it to budding or veteran writers." - TOW, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica is an excellent teacher and the course materials are worth saving." - DEBORAH, UDEMY STUDENT "I have learned so much information that has helped me in the writing process." - CHRISTY, UDEMY STUDENT "Good pacing, great tools, wonderful ideas... loving this course!" - REGINA, UDEMY STUDENT "Love the videos. Very easy to understand and lots of great tips! " - LISA, UDEMY STUDENT REVIEWS FROM JESSICA'S OTHER WRITING MASTERY COURSES: "Jessica Brody has a gift for distilling lots of hard-earned information into concise and tasty bites. - KATHERINE, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica is a marvelous teacher and I like how she gets to the point and keeps it moving. " - KATHYE, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica Brody very generously shares her secrets in this fantastic course." - JAYNE, UDEMY STUDENT "A definite must for anyone wishing to break into the big leagues!!"  - JESSICA, UDEMY STUDENT Loving it. Really useful and clearly presented! - TIFFANY, UDEMY STUDENT "Very informative and well worth the time and cost" - NOEL, UDEMY STUDENT "If you're stuck for an idea, not just an idea but a great idea, then this class is for you." - STEVE, UDEMY STUDENT "Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight."  - MIKE, UDEMY STUDENT "Her brainstorming section is awesome..."  - STEVE, UDEMY STUDENT "Short and sweet but highly useful . "  - ZURI, UDEMY STUDENT "Gave me some great ways to go back and figure out what's not working..." - MICHELLE,  UDEMY STUDENT

FROM THE CREATOR OF THE BESTSELLING WRITING WITH FLAIR: HOW TO BECOME AN EXCEPTIONAL WRITER COMES THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF SHANI RAJA'S WRITING COURSES... NINJA WRITING: The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery is designed to take you to the summit of flawless writing. The course is taught by Shani Raja, a former editor for The Wall Street Journal whose premium writing courses have been featured in Time magazine and Business Insider and have attracted more than 200,000 students on this platform. "This fantastic course should be in every writer's toolbox..." -- SAMUEL PHILLIP RANGER "Opens your eyes to all that writing could be..." -- SANDY, UDEMY STUDENT "Boosted my writing by one thousand percent..." -- PAULO ARMI, UDEMY STUDENT "This level of teaching is what I would expect to pay big $$ for..." -- SARAH BLACK, UDEMY STUDENT "Solid gold..." -- DON, UDEMY STUDENT "A perfect breakup of the writing process..." -- JOEY CRAY, UDEMY STUDENT "One of the best writing courses I have ever taken..." -- STEPHEN, UDEMY STUDENT "Brilliant..." -- JOAN SALANITRI, UDEMY STUDENT "Any aspiring writer would gain magnificent polish following the suggestions in this course..." -- ROSILYN KINNERSLEY, UDEMY STUDENT "Gets you excited you purchased something of true value..." -- MELANIE JARRELL "Sound advice peppered with subtle insight...." -- LORI, UDEMY STUDENT "I feel like an inspired artist with... potential to create a masterpiece..." -- ANZHELA SHURINA, UDEMY STUDENT "Writing techniques down to the atomic levels of a narrative..." --  ALDRICH DEMATA, UDEMY STUDENT "When I had read the all time bestselling writer's guide by Strunk and White, I thought, 'There is nothing more to be known.' Shani proved that I was terribly wrong..." -- GOPINATH CHANDRA, UDEMY STUDENT "Shani's courses have literally changed my life. I started applying for freelance blogging jobs. Now I'm making a living without having to work in a 9-5 environment..." -- IVAN JURAS, UDEMY STUDENT "Will improve your writing exponentially... I wish I had known about these subtle writing nuances when I was in college..." -- KEVIN CHUNG, UDEMY STUDENT "Cannot believe how helpful this is..." -- AMY, UDEMY STUDENT "The way he teaches is absolutely amazing..." -- FRANCESCO CATAPANO, UDEMY STUDENT "Only four lessons in and I can see how to truly improve my writing..." -- ANITA BYRD-PETTS, UDEMY STUDENT "Am much happier with my writing since taking this course... so is my editor..." -- JACK STEPHENS, UDEMY STUDENT "Will buy any future course... without any hesitation..." -- AZAT MUKHAMETOV, UDEMY STUDENT "As an eager blogger, I found this course extremely helpful..." -- VASILEIOS PANAGOPOULOS, UDEMY STUDENT "Given me a deeper understanding of how to write a narrative..." -- IAN MCLEAN, UDEMY STUDENT "An excellent way to polish and enhance your writing..." -- ISRAEL, UDEMY STUDENT "Brilliant, clear and precise instruction on how to write well..." -- JANE MANTHORPE, UDEMY STUDENT "Teaches how to recognize effective writing by explaining why it is effective... without getting bogged down explaining the finer points of grammar..." -- DOUG UNRAU, UDEMY STUDENT Who doesn't want to enhance their prospects by writing much more stylishly than their peers and competitors? Or to make a mark on the world by writing an outstanding book or creating a magnificent blog read by thousands—or even millions—of people? After taking this course, that could be you. It teaches you how to become not just an exceptional writer, but a masterful one. You'll know exactly how to get your writing noticed. In Ninja Writing , you will discover how to embed quality at EVERY LAYER of your writing—whether it’s a blog, article, college essay, cover letter, corporate report or content marketing. By the end, you’ll appreciate exactly how one piece of writing can be strikingly beautiful while another—on the same subject—bores you to tears. "Up to this point, you've probably been bored with so many writing teachers who emphasize 'structure' through grammar tips and organization with a shot of word selection. But Shani covers that missing component: the artistry of writing. Writing can be just as fulfilling as painting, drawing or designing..." -- SANDY, UDEMY STUDENT "Even my degree did not teach me to write at these levels..." -- YAP WAN XIANG, UDEMY STUDENT So, what exactly is a ninja writer? It's someone who can take disjointed thoughts and ideas and create beautiful narratives out of them. That is the hallmark of a distinguished writer: one who understands how to build points elegantly, wrap them into neatly arranged sections, and then thread the ideas through exquisitely organized paragraphs . A ninja writer has mastery over the sentence layer of writing as well. He or she instinctively understands how to tighten loose sentences , sharpen blurred ones, and bring rhythm to those that don't flow well. Finally, ninja writers wield invincible power over words . They’re able to bring color, variety and freshness into their writing through their word choices, while slicing away any that have lost their edge or carry dead weight. While a bad writer can make a mess even of the most sublime thinking, a ninja writer’s prose—blogs, essays, or any kind of business writing—always ends up looking spectacularly polished. The fact is that great writing isn’t just a nice skill to have. It’s vital to conveying intelligence and professionalism to your bosses, clients, business partners, and blog or book readers. Frankly, if you don't have this part of your life handled, you'll probably get fewer career chances, less shots at a promotion, and not as many eyeballs online. And instinctively you know it. If you’re a blogger, the world may miss out on your brilliant ideas, simply because your writing is too dull or unwieldy to take seriously. Remember that we live in the internet age, where a growing army of writers are competing to get noticed in an expanding sea of content. This course will give you an edge. It’ll quickly take your writing to a level of refinement that will mystify anybody who doesn’t know these elite techniques. Here's a chance to take your writing to a level that, honestly, blows your competition out of the water. "All I can say is WOW! After only a few lessons I went from struggling to write fewer than five hundred coherent words in two hours to easily churning out well written, well thought out content in less than 20 minutes." -- LISA THOMPSON, UDEMY STUDENT Just the understanding that writing has four layers can make a huge difference to how effectively you communicate. If you don't know anything about those layers yet, don’t fret. Only a handful of writers do, and many are editors who work, as I have done, for top news organizations. They spend all day bringing order and beauty to whatever article is presented to them. They know how to focus on areas that bring structure to untidy prose, and a razor-sharp focus to disorderly ideas. I know how rare this skill is because until recently I was an editor at The Wall Street Journal , where I taught many of the newspaper's journalists how to add style, flair and potency to their articles. I've also written for The Economist , Financial Times , Bloomberg News and other highly regarded news institutions. In Ninja Writing , I share what I’ve learned at those places under the mentorship of some of the best editors in the world. Once you've learned their secrets, you too will be able to weave magic with your words. You'll know how to create spellbinding narratives, breathe life to tired sentences, and dazzle readers with the words you choose. You'll also write with more confidence. "My writing has dramatically improved..." -- LYNN, UDEMY STUDENT "Can’t wait to use all the tricks and techniques..." -- ADAPERIO, UDEMY STUDENT "The Strunk and White guide for today's world... sure to be a classic..." -- DERRICK HOWELL, UDEMY STUDENT One of the biggest problems novice writers have is not knowing if their writing is any good. That won’t be a problem for you anymore. You’ll know that it is. Ninja Writing: The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery takes the mystery out of the writing process. The tricks and tactics taught here will create a seismic shift in the quality of your writing, almost immediately. You’ll express yourself as brilliantly as some of the slickest editors on the planet. You’ll understand how to turn any kind of mediocre business writing into masterful prose. The content here goes beyond what is taught in Writing With Flair: How To Become An Exceptional Writer , one of Udemy’s best-selling courses. In Writing With Flair , I gave you a powerful framework for creating outstanding writing based on the three principles of simplicity, clarity and elegance. The sweep of Ninja Writing: The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery is much broader. It covers the whole territory of nonfiction writing, giving you a ground-up-and-top-down view of what’s needed to inject quality into EVERY PORE of your writing. If Writing With Flair turned you into an exceptional writer, Ninja Writing will mould you further into an elite one. Like my other courses, Ninja Writing steers clear of needlessly complicated jargon. You’ll simply get strategies to help you write with impeccable style and poise. The course has been designed to help you reach the top of the learning curve in as little as a few days. You’ll discover ways of looking at your writing that will elevate it to a plane most others don’t even know exists. In Ninja Writing , I reveal the four levels of writing mastery you must work to perfect. THE NARRATIVE LEVEL How to connect with your audience, organize your writing magnificently, start your piece with a bang, end with a flourish, and embed it with powerful imagery. Getting the structure right is one of the hardest skills to master, but I'll make it super easy for you in this section. THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL How to weave points through paragraphs, so your writing looks exceptionally ordered and polished. THE SENTENCE LEVEL How to turn limp and bloated sentences into sharp, graceful and rhythmic expressions of your ideas. THE WORD LEVEL How to choose precise and evocative words, and strip your writing of any that carry dead weight. With heaps of examples and exercises to embed these tactics deep into your subconscious, by the end of Ninja Writing you’ll begin to see precisely the mistakes others are making. And your own writing will shine like a polished diamond next to the lackluster efforts of your peers and business competitors. Invest today in discovering techniques that will superpower one of the most important skills you'll ever need in life -- communicating with style. Learn to: Transform a weary marketing email into a persuasive sales pitch ... Translate a lackluster cover letter into a hard-hitting document ... Convert a dreary college essay into an compelling argument ... Turn a lifeless blog into a poignant masterpiece ... DISCOVER AT THE NARRATIVE LEVEL... How to overcome writer's block How to decide what to say How to connect with your audience How to create tone and pace How to organize your ideas neatly How to start with a bang and end on a high note How to texture your writing How to add more without resorting to fluff ...AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL... Different paragraph styles so you can choose what suits your work best How to weave points expertly through paragraphs How to know when to switch to a new paragraph AT THE SENTENCE LEVEL... How to tighten sentences How to sharpen sentences How to give sentences rhythm How to create poetic sentences How to maximise the dramatic impact of a sentence ...AT THE WORD LEVEL... How to choose precise words How to avoid abstract words How to find colorful words How to avoid pointless distinctions How to make useful ones How to order words elegantly How to exploit word sounds How to slice syllables How to boost your vocabulary Start learning these elite writing tactics today. In case you have any hesitation, know you're covered by Udemy's month-long money-back guarantee, so there's no risk dipping your feet in and trying this course out. And take a peek at these reviews of WRITING WITH FLAIR: HOW TO BECOME AN EXCEPTIONAL WRITER ... (NOTE: The second edition of this bestselling course is now out!) 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This course gives you the tools to become supremely confident at writing by putting you on a par with some of the best journalists in the world. So come and join me, as I show you how take your writing to the next level of mastery.

Whether or not you want to influence people, persuade them to buy a product, inform them of a cause you care about, entertain clients, or simply become a better communicator and writer, this course sets the foundation by supplying the essential tools you need to revolutionize your purpose toward a specific audience. And actually produce results. You will learn the crucial components, in an easy to follow, step by step format, involved in understanding how to reach a specific audience with a well thought out purpose that produces actionable results. You will learn: Author Purpose Audience Mindset Context Awareness 21st century applications And more... You will be able to apply these tools toward: Sales Entrepreneurship Small Business/Big Business communications Customer Acquisition Lead Generation Engagement Brand Awareness Interpersonal Communication Leadership Marketing Digital Storytelling Personal Brand Awareness Public Speaking Blogging Journalism Novel Writing Problem Solving/Critical Thinking The Power of Influencing an Audience And much much more....

Imagine being able to live wherever you want while earning a great living doing something you love. From the beaches of the tropics to the bustling cafes of Europe, it is very possible to earn a full time income writing for 15-20 hours a week. I know, I've been doing it for over 5 years. In this course I'm going to introduce you to the world of writing and I'll share with you my own experiences being a full time writer. Over this time I have worked as a freelance copywriter, article writer, and author. I've done everything from print advertisements to sales letters to website copy. I've also published 11 of my own books which now provide a significant passive income, and I've also built a loyal audience through writing my own blog and newsletter. In fact, writing has funded the last few incredible years of my life during which time I've lived all over the world... Including the tropical paradise of Costa Rica , and literary destinations like Italy , Barcelona , Prague, and New York . I was inspired to create this course after working with aspiring writers and discovering how little knowledge they often had about the industry. Which, might I add, is huge. Writing is essentially communication...which in a way is, well, everything. So this creates a tremendous opportunity for income, as well as a tremendous opportunity for confusion and mistakes. So where is the best place to start? Is it better to write books for yourself or articles for companies? If you're tight on cash, what's the best route to get started so you can support yourself? What kind of clients are best to work with? Who pays the best? Who is the biggest pain in the ass? There are all these different avenues to go down, all using essentially the same core skill: Your words. The unfortunate thing, at least for those who haven't found this course, is there is a huge gap between the different opportunities. Some areas pay absolute garbage while offering little in the way of stability or satisfaction... Whereas other kinds of writing work can be really fun and fulfilling, while paying upwards of a $100 dollars an hour. Similarly, some kind of work is great to start with and allows you to jumpstart your career at $40-60 an hour...but then you risk getting stuck there. Whereas other areas are tough to get started, but once you do, the sky really is the limit in terms of income. Once you join, you'll learn about each area of writing as an income opportunity. You'll learn about the kind of work you can do and the kind of clients you'd be working with. From here you'll be in a much better position to evaluate writing as a potential career for you, and, if you decide it is for you, you'll be in a great position to plan out your next 6-12 months. You'll have the knowledge you need from the start to bypass many of the hurdles and challenges facing new writers and save yourself from wasting time and money. Once inside, here are some of the things you'll learn: You'll learn all the different kinds of work you can do as a writer, what kinds of companies you can work for, and what kind of money you can expect to earn. As I've said earlier, there is a big difference in pay rates between different kinds of work, so this part is really important. You'll learn the basics of getting new clients and marketing. This course isn't focused on this area, but I'll teach you enough to get started and get your first 2-3 clients, and at least $1,000 in income so you can get a taste of what it feels like to write for a living. You'll learn about client management: The different ways you can be charging and how to bill. When should you charge by the word? The page? The hour? By the project? We'll take a look at ghostwriting. When is it better to write under the client's name, and when should you insist on writing under your own name? You'll find out what your day to day life could, and perhaps should, look like when we go through the lifestyle aspect of writing in terms of productivity and staying focused. You'll learn the best way to set up your days to be a productive and successful writer. I'll also share with you some of my own insights into what makes a successful writer. Why do some writers seem to breeze along making 6-figures while others are just barely scraping by? What is the real reason for this difference and how can you be the kind of writer that prospers? There's a lot more, but I think by now you have a good idea about who I am and what this course is about. By the end of this course you'll have a much better understanding of what life is like as a writer, and all the opportunities available to you today to begin your career as a writer. By taking this course you'll avoid making painful beginner mistakes like: Charging too little money. Going through painful dry spells with no income. Working in the wrong area or with the wrong kinds of clients. Doing work that kills your soul, when you could be getting paid better to do interesting work you actually enjoy! By the end of this training you'll be well on your way to being a professional writer. You're going to understand the industry, the opportunities, and around how much you should charge prospective clients for different kinds of work. You'll also know which areas are the most suited to your current situation, based on the income potential, income steadiness, and the ease in which you can get started. Watch a few of the free videos, or better yet, trust your instincts and join today. Remember, you're protected by a 30 day money back guarantee so if you join and decide after a few days that you really don't like me, or the content isn't for you, you can always get your money back. I think you'll find this course really inspiring and encouraging. It is something I'm really passionate about and I hope that comes through in the lessons. Oh, and one more thing. Once you're inside, feel free to ask lots of questions in the discussions. I'm here to help and I do my best to provide individual feedback for everyone, based on your unique situation. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to seeing you inside. Dan Johnston

Do you have a great idea for a novel, short story, play or screenplay, but don't know how to get started? In this lively and fun course, Steve Alcorn shows you how to turn your idea into reality. Learn the basics of: Story Structure Character Development Viewpoint & Tense Writing Scenes Crafting Dialogue Manuscript Polishing Getting Published Beginning Writer's Workshop shows you how to become a professional author while having fun and learning the tricks of the publishing trade. It's a fun and exciting class for all aspiring writers!

Hello and welcome to this course on Journalistic Writing! Many people write. Novel authors do it. Secretaries do it. Journalists do it. But every text type is very different. Writing is way more than putting word after word to get a sentence. Different texts have different target groups and different purposes. A novel should entertain you. A business email should lead to a contract or to another form of business relationship. And a journalistic copy should inform you in a way that you are able to form a solid decision about an event or a situation. When it comes to journalism, there are even different kinds of copy types with different purposes and forms. Solid writing techniques are absolutely essential for professional journalists. And in this course, we will teach you everything you need to know about professional journalistic writing. First, we will cover all the basics. You’re going to learn the 5 Ws and 1 H-questions a journalistic copy has to cover, and you will learn what news values are. Second, you’re going to learn the different sections of a text. What is a lead? What are nutgraphs? And what are kickers? You will be able to answer that in detail. Then we’re talking about text composing. There are three composing methods: The Inverted Pyramid, the Hourglass, and the Five Block story form. In the third section of the course, you’re going to learn more about different purposes of texts, namely about news, features, and opinion writing. Then we will take a closer look at reporting and interviewing. Finally, we will talk about the differences you have to pay attention to when writing for print, online, radio, or TV. You see, there is a lot to know about journalistic copies, and professional writing required an in-depth knowledge about all this. See you in the course! The course is based on a script by Kathryn Quigley. Kathryn is an associate professor of journalism at Rowan University in New Jersey, United States. She earned her BA degree in Communications from Villanova University and her MA degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland. She worked as a reporter at daily newspapers in Philadelphia, North Carolina and Florida. She is a freelance writer and author of the textbook Introduction to News-Writing: The Real Scoop, published by Kendall-Hunt in 2012.

Negative emotions and life stresses are one of the Three Key Elements that create Writer's Block. While we may want to write, often if our system is processing or dealing with emotions then this is difficult. Created by psychologist Luke La Vie, this course assists anyone writing in any field - academic, legal, research or creative. The training examines the seven major problems that negative emotions cause for our writing. We also implement and fine-tune specific proven solutions to eliminate the writer's block that can result from these problems. Specifically, you will learn: What Writer's Block is, how it is related to changes in brain processing and why it can affect anyone at any time Seven problems that are related to negative emotions that create writer's block Too upset to write Can’t properly focus Regular, daily life stresses i.e. a rough day at work Big, critical stressors i.e. relationship break-up, job loss, death Distraction Lack of ideas Feelings of stress Every lecture in the course has practical exercises that ensure you learn powerful solutions. The result? You will be able to write freely and easily again. Your instructor, Luke La Vie, has over a decade's experience working as a psychologist and assisting people. You will be able to ask questions and will be well-supported with any concerns.