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Every life holds many tales. Whether your life is wildly unconventional or relatively normal, there’s bound to be something fascinating about it. That’s why the contemporary memoir—everyday people telling their stories—has become such a popular phenomenon. A memoir covers an aspect of a life, whether it’s a short piece about, say, a bicycle...

The quiet magic of Goodnight Moon grows into the zaniness of Dr. Seuss and widens into the dazzlement of Harry Potter then matures into the straight talk of Judy Blume and the gritty reality of The Outsiders. Such is the amazing journey children take through books. These stories are a treasured part of childhood and they linger for a lifetime. To...

Do you find it hard to get yourself in a chair to write for a good stretch of time? If so, you’re not alone. That’s the beauty of Just Write. You gather with a group of writers once a week for three hours and you…just write. You work on a project of your choosing, which can be any type of writing—novel, script, memoir, stand-up routine, etc....

In 8 hours or less, you’ll be certified. 5.5 hours of instruction. (8 hours in TOTAL) 30-minute lunch break. (BYO) 2 hours are allocated for the exam. It may take you less time. Includes FREE Course Study Book, Downloadable PDF File (normally $89.99! Great Value!) All are welcome. Note: Students are required to bring a working laptop or tablet....

You’ll learn the elements of a successful half-hour comedy series, and how to write a series pilot or series spec script that shows off your talent as a writer, but also your ability to demonstrate your professionalism to every network, studio, and series producer who reads it. By the time you’re done, you’ll not only have real world experience...

The most important sales person in your business is you. So, if selling is your least favorite activity, your business is probably not reaching its full potential.  Understanding what your business has to offer, developing a vocabulary to describe your work, and learning how your creations or services can fill the needs of potential clients will...

How to create a Dynamic Website or Blog with WordPress Class Overview WordPress enables you to create and maintain a website, even if you have no web design background. Whether you want to create a new website or blog, or manage an existing WordPress website, this class is for you. This course is geared for anyone, so you do not need prior experience...

Paralegal Certificate Program is a comprehensive curriculum. The skill-based format of Paralegal Certificate Program provides students with practical training in preparation for the workplace. Legal process Court structure Interviewing and investigation Document preparation Correspondence Writing and analysis Research skills Use of LexisNexis...

Nonfiction—pieces that spring from the real world—is everywhere. Magazines, newspapers, books, blogs, websites. And nonfiction has grown more diverse and creative than ever, embracing all styles from straight to zany to lyrical, encompassing every topic imaginable from schoolyard memories to a trek in Nepal to the creation of the universe. Here...

What do you think about X or Y or Z? And how have your life experiences informed your views on these topics? That’s the essence of a personal essay: viewpoints filtered through the lens of your personal experience. Any topic goes, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Unlike the stiff essays you may have written in school, these should feel personal,...

This class will teach you concrete skills that will help you become a better sketch comedy writer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, clarify your premise, create characters, and understand what makes a good sketch work. The class will consist of lectures, writing assignments, and focused and fun workshops each week. This class is of 8 weeks...

This course gives you a firm grounding in the basics of memoir craft and gets you writing a short memoir (or two) or a book.  Course components: Lectures Writing exercises Workshopping of student projects (each student presenting work two times) Memoir I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals. Each week a new...

NLP is a method for modeling peak performance and excellence. In this 12 hour course you will learn to become a peak sales performer, incorporating the core NLP skills and techniques into your repertoire. By applying the cutting edge strategies and beliefs of top sales performers, you too will become a model of effective verbal and non-verbal communication....

Blogging provides another platform not just to sell your product and/or create brand awareness but to establish yourself as an informative source in your field.  This course covers the importance of a good title, captivating first and last sentences, and the necessity of proper grammar and interesting writing. The course includes practicing...

Google Analytics is a free tool that empowers you to measure what people are doing on your website or app. In this class, you’ll learn how to use Google Analytics to get real insights into your website’s visitors, their behavior and any patterns and trends. Starting with you an exercise to identify what data matters most to your business, you will...