Blog & Newsletter Writing Intensive
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The Blog & Newsletter Writing Intensive happens in a short time span (1 day in NYC, or 2 days on Zoom). It’s open to writers of any level. Farther down, you can view a syllabus for this course.
The beauty of a blog or newsletter is you can start one up without anyone’s permission. But how many are well written? Truly interesting or entertaining or useful? Maintained on a regular basis? Enjoyed by a wide circle of people? Precious few.
The key is to write blogs or newsletters so good even total strangers will be drawn to read them.
Here you’ll learn the specialized craft of writing for blogs or newsletters. Creating a concept. Writing with structure, voice, credibility, and a point to each post or issue. Also, setting things up and attracting an audience.
Whether your purpose is to establish a platform, promote a business, or just to spread your creative wings, we’ll show you how to win over readers time and again.
A fun course on the basics of blog and newsletter writing with lots of exercises and opportunities for interaction.
Ginny Kaczmarek
writer
Notes
Upcoming Classes
NYC classes are being scheduled. Please check back soon.
Price
Registration fee $25, paid once per term
2-Day
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Zoom
Real-time videoconference
Tuition: $185
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One-on-One
Tuition:
Mini - $450, Private - $885
Available on Zoom
Syllabus
This course gives an overview of the craft of writing for blogs and newsletters. Course components:|
Brief lectures
Writing exercises
Topics:
Concept: Creating a focused concept for your blog/newsletter.
Point: Finding fresh and interesting points for your posts.
Structure: Exploring various ways to structure your posts.
Voice: Bringing your unique voice to your blog/newsletter.
Flow of Ideas: How to keep your blog/newsletter flowing with new ideas.
Headlines: Techniques for creating eye-catching or appealing headlines.
Note: Content may vary among individual classes.
Teachers
Stuart Pennebaker
Stuart Pennebaker is the author of the novel Ghost Fish (Little, Brown). Her fiction has appeared in theStudio Magazine, After Dinner Conversation and The Crawfish, among others. She is the author of the newsletter Missed Connection. She is Gotham’s Director of Communication. Stuart holds a BA from the University of South Carolina and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School.
Read moreis the author of the novel Ghost Fish (Little, Brown). Her fiction has appeared in theStudio Magazine, After Dinner Conversation and The Crawfish, among others. She is the author of the newsletter Missed Connection. She is Gotham’s Director of Communication. Stuart holds a BA from the University of South Carolina and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School.