writing skills courses
In these writing skills courses I will coach and mentor you, as you develop your own style and work on your passion projects. This project might be a website, blog, poetry, memoir, or other writing.
I’ll provide support and feedback as you write, that is specific to your individual needs. I aim to help you achieve your writing goals.
I OFFER
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Analysis of your current writing, with recommendations for improvement.
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On-going feedback on your writing.
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Writing courses to improve basic skills of punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing.
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Help with developing your own writing style and practice.
Writing skills courses
The different writing skills courses I provide are detailed below. However, I can tailor my approach to your needs. I’ll work with you for an agreed fixed time so that you can reach your goals.
Starter
Course includes:
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Analysis of a writing sample you provide.
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1 hour feedback, discussion and recommendations
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Written summary of my analysis, our discussion, and feedback
Standard
Improve your writing skills with a six week writing course, which covers punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing basics.
In addition to the ‘Basic’ package, this includes:
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Three further hour-long sessions either in person (Hawke’s Bay) or via Zoom.
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Email support between sessions.
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Analysis and editing help with up to 1500 words of your writing.
Basic
Improve your punctuation with this three week course, which covers sentence basics, full stops, commas, speech marks, colons and semi colons.
The course includes:
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Three hour long sessions in person (Hawke’s Bay) or via Zoom.
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Practice exercises.
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Analysis and editing help with up to 1000 words of your writing.
Premium
Enjoy on-going, intensive coaching and mentoring, while you work on your passion project.
In addition to the ‘Standard’ programme, this includes:
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Additional coaching – in person (Hawke’s Bay) or via Zoom.
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Regular email support between sessions.
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Reading and annotated feedback on your project.
Creative writing courses
Ready to get started? Contact me to book your writing course.
Creative: Introduction
Dive into creative writing with this six week course. You’ll be given writing prompts which allow you to stretch your narrative or poetic muscles. The course covers sense details, sound devices, figurative language and shaping your work.
The course includes:
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Writing prompts and exercises.
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Three hour-long sessions either in person (Hawke’s Bay) or via Zoom.
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Email support between sessions.
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Analysis and editing help with up to 1000 words of your writing.
Creative: Advanced
Enjoy on-going, intensive coaching and mentoring, while you work on your passion project.
In addition to the ‘Creative: Introduction’ programme, this includes:
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Additional coaching – in person (Hawke’s Bay) or via Zoom.
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Regular email support between sessions.
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Reading and annotated feedback on your project.
