Do you find writing emails challenging? Do you spend too much time writing and responding to email every day at work? You can change that. Improving your email writing is one of the fastest ways to succeed at work. You can save time, build relationships, and communicate effectively. In this course, you will learn to write clearer, more effective emails. This includes giving you the language and strategies you can use immediately. Here's how you can improve: Learn what to write in each section of the email. See the words and phrases to avoid in emails. Improve your email etiquette to build better relationships with co-workers or clients. Write more concise emails that people actually read. Improve your structure and grammar for perfect writing every time. After you finish the course, your emails will be more concise and easier to read. Better emails lead to better workplace communication, which leads to success. And for you, that success could mean a promotion, raise, or new job! Get started today! And remember, as with all Udemy courses, satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not happy with the course, you can get a complete refund. So, you have nothing to lose . Start today to improve your email writing.

One of the biggest struggles writers have is with their mind. Doubts, fears, negative thoughts, dealing with reviews and opinions. These things can derail your business and take energy away from what is most important...writing and publishing your books. Through this training, I will help you gain a better understanding of how to deal with these problems , so you can build your business more easily by focusing on what you can do and what is most important for your ultimate success. Too many talented writers don't get what they deserve because they are distracted with obstacles that are beyond their control. How you react to those obstacles can make or break you. When you know what's holding you back, and you counter with the right methods, you will be able to free your creativity to succeed writing books. Even if you question your ability to write good books, I will put that into perspective for you too. You don't need to be a university educated author to do well publishing your own books. In fact, you could be doing yourself a disservice writing to that standard in most markets. You just need to write what your readers can enjoy reading as I will explain. I focus on keeping everything simple so you can learn and get back to your writing. The videos are short, the messages are direct, and they are based on the correspondence I've had over the years dealing with thousands of authors, many who have gone on to unbelievable success once their own belief systems have been reset correctly. There are downloadable transcriptions of each video. After you've completed this course you should have a whole new level of confidence that you can write, publish and profit from the skills you currently have now.

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

Everyone has a story to tell. Don't let yours be lost! Share your life story, or the story of family members with future generations. Children and grandchildren cherish the words we pass on to them and will return to them time and again. This course shows you how to create an exciting and engaging biography or autobiography to share with friends, family and the world. It begins by introducing you to what makes a great biography, including: Why Write Your Life Story? Biography or Autobiography? How to Write Your Story Journals, Blogs, Articles, Recordings, Stories and Novels Tailoring Your Story for Your Audience Do’s and Don’ts Then you'll choose the approach to organize your story: Fact or Fiction Chronological Organization Thematic Organization Anecdotal Organization You'll learn techniques for creating professional writing including: Plot vs. Story Story Structure Viewpoint and Tense Dialogue Settings The heart of the course is a series of writing prompts that will get you brainstorming and turn your ideas into reality. Following these suggestions, your life will take shape on the page, almost magically: Writing Prompts - Photos Writing Prompts - Conversations Writing Prompts - Q&A Writing Prompts - Ancestors Writing Prompts - Where Were You When...? Writing Prompts - Childhood Writing Prompts - Toys and Possessions Writing Prompts - Pets Writing Prompts - Growing Up Writing Prompts - Accomplishments Writing Prompts - Spirituality Writing Prompts - Holidays Writing Prompts - Romance Writing Prompts - The Black Moment Writing Prompts - Changes Writing Prompts - Children and Grandchildren Once your story is written, we'll look at the fun process of polishing and publishing your story: Writing Big Polishing Your Work Illustrations and Covers Copyrights and Permissions Finally, with your manuscript finished, we'll show you how to share it with the world: Getting Into Print E-books Marketing Next Steps In this lively and fun course, Steve Alcorn shows you how to achieve your dream. Step by step, you'll bring your story to life. Imagine the fun you and your family will have sharing these experiences! Whether you're a first time or experienced writer, Write Your Life Story will show you how to share your history with others. Enroll now!

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....

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

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.

Children's books are fun to read, and delightful to write. Share yours with a child, grandchild or the public, by discovering the way to write compelling children's literature in the exciting, hands-on course. Whether your goal is a picture book, storybook, middle reader or young adult novel, this course provides all the tools you need to succeed. You'll discover the joys of all these different children's genres: Picture Books Concept Books Storybooks Emergent Readers First Chapter Books Middle Readers Young Adult Novels The course introduces you to great fiction and nonfiction children's books for all ages. Step by step, you'll learn and practice: What Makes Great Children's Literature The Difference Between Story and Plot Dramatic Elements for Great Fiction Character Building Tips for Polishing Your Work Once you've created your book, you'll learn how to: Find a publisher or agent Capitalize on the lucrative world of self-publishing Market your book for fun and profit! In addition to the lessons, the course offers extensive supplemental materials, including reference lists of great children's books in all categories, and more than a hundred links to web resources vital to any children's author. Whether this is your first children's book or you're an experienced author looking for new techniques, Writing for Children has what you need to get your idea published. Enroll now!