Do you know the five most common reasons why manuscripts are instantly rejected--often without even being read? Do you know how to correctly format and submit a manuscript? Do you know which publishing markets most fit your writing style? Can you write a query letter that publishers won't be able to resist?

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores.

Your success in the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility publishers attach to you and your work. If you have credibility, getting your manuscript published will no longer be a dream. It will become reality. This course will teach you how to give yourself the kind of credibility you need to succeed.

Taught by a successful journalist and author, this course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don't discover for years. This patient and experienced instructor will walk you through every step of the publishing process. What's more, she'll be standing by to answer your every question about important legal issues, including copyright, agents, and the use of pseudonyms.

With the knowledge you gain throughout this course, no editor will ever surprise you or stump you with phrases like “on spec” or “kill fee.” If you really want to be a writer, this step-by-step course will give you all the tools you need to get published--again and again and again.

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Recommended Courses:

Students who enrolled in Beginner's Guide to Getting Published were also interested in the following courses:

Beginning Writer's Workshop

The Keys to Effective Editing

The Craft of Magazine Writing

Mystery Writing

Publish It Yourself: How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business

Romance Writing Secrets

Writing for Children

Syllabus:

All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.

A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.

Week One

Wednesday - Lesson 01

As an unpublished writer, what you don't know could hold you back. What you learn here in our first lesson will help you understand what to look for and what to avoid in the publishing industry, as well as how to reach your publishing goals. By learning how to get published quickly and often, you should be well on your way to a lifetime of publishing success!

Friday - Lesson 02

In this lesson, you'll learn why it's difficult to break in to the world of publishing, why publishers prefer to work with published writers, and why editors can be as choosy as they want to be. I'll also tell you about five of the easiest publishing markets.

Week Two

Wednesday - Lesson 03

In this lesson, you'll learn how to use writing contests to gain publishing credibility. I'll provide you with examples to steer you away from contest scams, and show you how to find legitimate writing contests. Then we'll discuss how to retain some rights to your work and resell your contest submissions.

Friday - Lesson 04

Today, you'll learn how to format a manuscript for submission to a publisher. You'll find out how to narrow down your chances of rejection by making sure you follow all the submission guidelines. You'll learn all the basic manuscript mechanics, from paper to font choices. Then we'll go over all the formatting rules, including the importance of saving your work.

Week Three

Wednesday - Lesson 05

In this lesson, you'll learn the final steps to prepare your manuscript for submission. If publishers perceive you as careless or sloppy in any way, they may reject your manuscript without ever reading it. Publishers don't need to waste their time with writers who submit unpolished material. You'll also learn how to create a submission log to track your manuscripts for future reference.

Friday - Lesson 06

This is perhaps the most important lesson of all. Before submitting your work to a publisher, make sure you take the necessary steps to protect your work against copyright infringement. That means ensuring your work has copyright protection, as well as maintaining rights to sell the work again and again if desired. I'll tell you everything you need to know in today's lesson. You'll also learn about using pseudonyms.

Week Four

Wednesday - Lesson 07

Once you've completed your manuscript—that is, finished writing, editing, proofreading, formatting, and printing it—you've reached the halfway point of your publishing process. Finding the right publisher and publishing method for your work can mean the difference between a novel on the best-seller list and a garage full of unsold books. I'll tell you how to do that in today's lesson. We'll also go over the pros and cons of subsidy publishing and self-publishing.

Friday - Lesson 08

A query letter is a very important part of the submission process. In this lesson, you'll learn what a query letter is and why it's important to your submission. I'll show you how to format a query letter, including what information you should include and what you should leave out. You'll also learn when and how to submit your queries to a publisher.

Week Five

Wednesday - Lesson 09

Your manuscript must be packaged and delivered to a publisher in a professional manner. In this lesson, you'll learn how to mail your manuscript, including how to submit photos and illustrations with your submission. You'll also learn what a simultaneous submission is and when you can use this method of submission. I'll also show you how to evaluate the offers and rejections you receive from publishers following your submissions.

Friday - Lesson 10

You'll learn all about literary agents in this lesson. An agent isn't a necessity for most submissions, but one is recommended for certain publisher contract negotiations. Today, you'll learn when, where, and why to get an agent to represent you. You'll discover why finding a reputable agent is just as important as finding a reputable publisher. We'll also explore agent contracts, fees, and publisher contract terms.

Week Six

Wednesday - Lesson 11

In your writing and publishing efforts, it's important to remember that you aren't alone in this venture. There are millions of other writers out there who can offer you information, inspiration, and encouragement when you need it. In this lesson, you'll learn how to connect with other writers. You'll also learn what to do when you're face to face with that dreaded writer's block. If you can't think of anything to write, how will you ever get published?

Friday - Lesson 12

In our last lesson, you'll learn that there are certain publishing taboos that you should avoid. Neither talent nor determination will help you if you fail to follow simple publisher guidelines. You'll also learn how to format the items that publishers request following acceptance of your manuscript. In addition, you'll learn about the future of publishing.

This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be LeeAnne Krusemark.

LeeAnne Krusemark is a journalist, published author, successful business owner, and adjunct professor. LeeAnne began her career in journalism, working as a reporter, then editor, then managing editor for various newspapers in New York and California. She started a successful writing/public relations business in 1988, and has served as Chamber of Commerce president. She is the published author of countless newspaper and magazine articles and two non-fiction books. LeeAnne also spends time guest lecturing about business and writing at a number of colleges, including Purdue and Kent State University.

Requirements:

Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

Student Reviews:

"1. This is my first on-line class. 2. It is easy to maneuver the registration and course. 3. It's more economical than a live class, with no cost for text books, gas, parking or baby-sitting! 4. I would highly recommend this form of education for anyone with an unusual schedule, work issues, kids... 5. I'm impressed with the content of the course including the recommendation of additional web sites and the access to the discussion board. 6. I feel very confident in LeeAnne and have enjoyed the flow and conversational language of her lessons.7. The use of the discussion board made working with the instructor painless. I never had issues contacting her and she was very expedient in her replies."

"Although I had been published before taking this course, there were many things about the publishing world that I did not know. This course helped me to be more professional in preparing my submissions and gave me the nudge I needed to get going on my writing again. Thanks!"

"Although I have a ways to go before actually submitting some of my work for publication, the information in this class has been fantastic to learn, and to keep on hand for future reference."

"Although I have submitted work before and am very familiar with the process, I signed up for this course because I felt that even if I learned one new thing, it would be worth it. Well, I have learned a ton and am so excited for all the information I've received outside of the basic submittal process. Many, many thanks to LeeAnne! Taking this course was a great decision and worth every penny."

"AMEN TO YOU ALL! A little validation is nice time and again! Take this class for example. It is very nice to read the feedback from fellow writers. That rocks... now as far as $ for published work - that would be nice validation, too!"

"Am I the only one experiencing withdrawal pains?I will truly miss "our" class...the talent, the humor and the vulunerability, but then of course that is what comes with being writers.I've printed out many of the discussion items and hopefully I will be able to recognize each of you in your published works. LeeAnne, a superb job. The group who inspired you to become a teacher certainly did the writing community a great service. You know your stuff, you are willing to share, you are approachable and you make us understand that our dreams attainable. I feel most empowered. THANK YOU."

"An excellent course. Perfect for me where I am in my writing career. Exceeded my expectations!"

"An interesting and eye opening experience. I didn't realize that so much work went into being a writer. I feel that the knowledge gained from this course is indeed useful. After reading the lessons, I realized how much in the dark I was to the world of writing. WOW! Had I not attended the course, I would've been scratching my head wondering why I was rejected. Thank you very much."

"A professor at a nearby university had just published her fourth novel, and she was willing to answer questions at a local library event. It was very interesting, helpful, and confirmed much of what I have learned in this class! One thing I really appreciated learning in this course was how to connect with other writers over the internet. I am hearing-impaired so discussion groups tend to be very challenging for me, as well as conferences with speakers. Thanks so much for the tip."

"As I was reading lesson 2, I thought, "Now, this woman is smart. Why didn't I consider this before?" I had an 'AHA! moment'...thank you."

"A special thanks to LeeAnne, for all the shared knowledge and insight, it encouraged me to take the first step into this new, and often intimidating, venture."

"Before I took this course, I had a variety questions on how to get my book published, ranging from format to mailing to legal concerns. It turns out, I was laboring under misconceptions that would have halted my progress indefinitely if I hadn’t found some precise, industry-tested information to the contrary. Reading books on this subject left me confused, generating more questions than answers; having no one in the profession available to me to answer them, I was stuck. What made this course more valuable than any research I could have done on my own was that the expert who wrote the material was on hand to answer questions specific to my situation. Nothing could have been more helpful. Thank you!"

"Bless you for giving us this great information to fall back on."

"Congrats LeeAnne, you've done a good job. Your lessons are easy, and a joy, to read."

"Content was specific, information was useful, and the course served my overall purpose of getting relevant publishing information all in one place."

"Doing as the assignment asked, I wrote an article. On a whim, I emailed it out. Today I received a call from the publication, and was advised that my article will be published. What a RUSH!"

"Enjoyed the course."

"Excellent course and instructor. The material was relevant, useful and presented in a conversational format. Highly effective! I would recommend this course to any writer struggling with the how-to's of publication!"

"Excellent course. I believe it should be made mandatory for every aspiring writer to get this information before submitting anything. A lot of rejections could be avoided. LeeAnne is a excellent teacher, she has a down to earth approach, very imformative. If she did not know an answer she researched it. This, in my opinion, is the mark of a gifted teacher. Great course, enjoyed it, would recommended anytime."

"Excellent course. Very much appreciated. Thank you."

"Excellent instructor. The best I've had thus far. Course content was detailed and easy to understand. LeeAnne should teach other seminars! Thanks."

"Excellent introduction to this topic; clearly presented a lot of information in a short time and space. Good balance between explaining the mechanics of publishing, the realities of that business and still encouraging participants. The instructor's positive approach and her focus on listening to one's own voice and style was encouraging and appreciated."

"Extremely valuable course for my future."

"Fabulous! What else can I say? When you're a beginning writer, you research everything you can get your hands on and then, finally, you come to a fork in the road, seemingly lost. This course gave me direction, answers, options, useful strategies and terrific references. I will recommend this to friends and look for another class taught by the same instructor. Loved the format! Thank you."

"Finally--everything I've wanted to know, but was afraid to ask, has been answered! Thanks LeeAnne! I've enjoyed the course and had been needing this for a long time. I appreciate your sharing your knowledge!"

"First, let me say thank you. This was my first on-line course, and I was apprehensive at the start. I now feel quite comfortable with the format, the ease of learning, and even the quizzes! So, thank you for a great course."

"First of all, THANK YOU! This class has not only been very informative, it has been extremely enjoyable and motivating. I really value your professional opinion. Thanks again."

"Good class. The instructor was as helpful as possible given the difficulty of the ultimate goal."

"Great class. Lots of useful knowledge it's hard to find in books or elsewhere. Thanks!"

"Great class. Lots of useful knowledge that is hard to find in books or elsewhere. Thanks!"

"Great class very informative."

"Great class very informative."

"Great course- LeAnne's professional insight and upfront approach to the ins and out of publishing are sure to help as I embark on a new career!"

"Great course! Offered a clear framework for understanding the business and craft of publishing, as well as specific mechanical information and guidance. Lots of value for my money here! Thank you. Your courses provide a wonderful community service."

"Great course! Thanks for offering it online!"

"Having LeeAnne Krusemark as the instructor was like having my own personal guide. Her course covered publishing in its entirety without sugar coating it. Although I can print out the course for future reference, I shall miss LeeAnne and the discussion area. She never failed to answer each and every question to its fullest. She rocked!"

"I already have received tons of information from your first two lessons. Thank you."

"I also know that I can be published, I just never knew how to go about it without getting ripped off. I have been afraid of getting 20+ rejection letters. I don't have the financial resources to self-publish. I was so elated when I found this course. Thank you LeeAnne!"

"I am enjoying this course immensely! As a yet-unpublished writer I wanted to thank you for two things. First, for your encouraging comments in the first lesson. I write for children and I've heard so many times that to be a successful writer you have to write every day, which I don't. Your comments were the first I've read that have made me feel this was acceptable. Secondly, I want to thank you for the referral to the writing websites. What a treasure trove of articles! I can't wait to read them all! I truly appreciate your expertise and I am so encouraged by all that you've shared with us! Thanks!"

"I am grateful for the broadening of my horizons for publication possibilities. Thanks!"

"I am in the field of education. My experience of this course is that it was exquisitely written and presented. That is, the structure/format, content, communication skills of the instructor, and interest level were superb! To me , it was written by a highly skilled professional, who responded to our inidivdual needs. It doesn't get better than that to me. In addition, the links and quizzes were well orchestrated. My heartfelt thanks to LeeAnne Krusemark. It was fun!!!"

"I am learning the most in this class. My only unhappiness is that there are no more classes of yours I can take."

"I am so glad I took this class, and I'm glad it was available online. This is a great way to learn and I have learned a lot! Thanks."

"I am very grateful for this opportunity. I learned a lot of very helpful information. While I have had some publication success, I want to be a successful book author. I feel this course has given me the tools to do this. Thank you!!!!!"

"I am very impressed with the detailed process you have provided us. As a reasearcher myself, I can appreciate all your efforts. Each student now can have the tools to step forward into the publishing world with enthusiasm. Thank you so much for a new adventure in my life..."

"I appreciated all the practical details of how to approach a publisher or agent. This is where I need to get my nerve up. I have a novel written but didn't know what to do next. Once I finish the homework in this course, my next project will be done! Thanks so much."

"I believe every aspiring writer should take your course. I had no idea on how to proceed before this course. Super job, LeeAnne."

"I cannot say this enough and I have to say it again...thank you very much for a wonderful experience and the class was very informative."

"I can say I have been learning a lot and I am so glad I took this course."

"I didn't think it would happen so fast, but I managed to get published on my first try!"

"I enjoyed the course and it answered a lot of the unknowns for me about writing and publishing."

"I enjoyed this class very much and I completed everything tonight. This was just the course I needed to add to the information I already had. You provided very useful information and great resources. I think now I can start sending out the query letters and see what happens. I am lucky to have a lot of different directions that I can go. The feed back was great from others that responded. It was fun. I hope the rest of the class was able to get as much out of this class as I did."

"I enjoyed this course immensely. I looked forward to each Wednesday and Friday morning! I learned so much and now feel better equipped to submit my work. LeeAnne did a great job of presenting the work in an easy to read format. I will recommend this course to any inspiring writer."

"I enjoyed this course very much. It helped me with all the questions that were running through my mind about how to prepare my writings for a publisher. The instructor wrote very informatively and included step by step instructions when needed, which was very useful to me and the whole reason I took the course!! This was a wonderful course and I really learned a lot to help myself in the future of my writings. Thanks!!"

"I enjoyed this course very much. It was very helpful and gave me the information I needed in taking the next big step...getting my book published. LeeAnne was great. Thank you very much."

"I enjoyed this course very much. It was very helpful and gave me the information I needed in taking the next big step. Leeanne was great."

"I enjoyed this course very much. I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to get a manuscript published. Thank you!!"

"I feel I am more prepared now to submit a project I have been working on for a long time. Thank you - your class will help me avoid lots of beginner's errors. Also, before this class, I did not realize that my previous publishing experience had merit. Thank you."

"I felt the course was very thorough. It was all I expected and much more...it was worth every penny. Thank you."

"I felt this class was very informative and will save me from making unneeded errors when I submit my material for publication. Thank you."

"I found Basic Manuscript Mechanics invaulable. My writing was going pretty well but I didn't have it organized correctly. This will help a lot. I am so glad that I signed up for this course. I'm looking forward to learning much more!"

"I found that the intereaction of the discussion area of this course very helpful. It motivated me to keep going. Thanks to everyone! I am looking forward to continuing with an online writers group."

"I found the class to be very informative and interesting. There were many things that I did not know about publishing my first novel. The class has provided me with the tools and information necessary for the potential publishing of my first novel. I would not have been able to submit my novel in the correct style and manner without this class. I am very pleased with the level of detail and information that was provided for it is a concise step by step plan for the publishing. I will be following to the letter these steps. I thank you for your comments and critique on my work and questions. I completely enjoyed the class. Thank you again for you help and support during the course."

"I found the class very useful and gained a wealth of information on how to get a foot in the door. LeeAnne did a good job of making it interesting and giving us a feel for what to watch out for."

"I found the course to be well thought out, practical, and motivating. I didn't know whether I'd like taking a course on-line, but I found that I enjoyed it very much. Contact with my instructor through the discussion area made a big difference."

"I found the information very uplifting and encouraging. The knowledge that I came out with makes me confident in writing for a future."

"I found this class very informative. I was never one of those students who enjoyed learning and taking other online courses brought back all of those memories. I was always a good student, I just wasn't into it. In this class I learned things that motivated me to read the lessons and complete the assignments. LeeAnne's style ensures that you actually learn the right answer as oppossed to guessing. I thouroughly enjoyed this course and would highly recommend it to others."

"I found this course to be very informative and useful to refer back to as I pursue my writing career."

"I found this to be an exceptional learning experience!"

"I found this to be an exceptional learning experience."

"I had never sent a query letter until this class. I just got back a request for the article I offered, and plan to have it polished to send this week. Thanks, LeeAnne!"

"I have enjoyed this course tremendously. It has cleared up many of my questions and concerns about the entire publishing process. Thank you for teaching this course, LeeAnne."

"I have finished work on a historic fiction novel. This course provides the information I need to submit by book for publication."

"I have finished work on a historic fiction novel. This course provides the information I need to submit my book for publication. Thank you."

"I have good news. It can be done! The manuscript I wrote for my assignment -- in much abbreviated form, thanks for that little tip, LeeAnne -- was published!"

"I have had graduate writing classes and feel that this class was every bit as good and in some cases better than those."

"I have learned a lot, and I'll continue to refer to your lessons long into the future. Thanks so much for your insights. To the class: Keep writing and take care."

"I have learned a lot from you. The lessons were well written and had information that will be very helpful."

"I have learned a lot through this course. I found your text easy to read and very thorough. Thank you for your time in answering my questions."

"I have never enjoyed a class as much as I have enjoyed this one. Thank you so much for instructing us!!"

"I have never enjoyed, or felt that I had absorbed so much from any class as much as I have from this one. Most of the work was actually pleasure. Thank you so much!"

"I have only recently embarked on my quest to become a published writer and I am so glad I found this course before I spent a lot of time submitting things without knowing how it is done. This has been so helpful - I went from knowing nothing to feeling like I know quite a bit. Thanks so much for everything."

"I have only recently embarked on my quest to become a published writer; and I am so glad I found this course before I spent a lot of time submitting things without knowing how it is done. This has been so helpful - I went from knowing nothing to feeling like I know quite a bit. Thanks so much for everything."

"I have submitted my first novel after completing this course. The lessons helped me overcome my fear of rejection by teaching me how to properly prepare and submit my work. I have also obtained copyrights for all my works after learning how to protect my work and myself. THANK YOU !!"

"I have submitted my first novel after completing this course. The lessons helped me overcome my fear of rejection by teaching me how to properly prepare and submit my work. I have also obtained copyrights for all my works after learning how to protect my work and myself. THANK YOU !!"

"I have taken other online courses and no one ever mentioned how to break into the writing market in these 5 ways. Good tips!! This course is so informative."

"I just got some exciting news.The piece that I submitted for lesson 2 just got published! I could hardly believe my eyes. I wasn't even looking for it. Since it had been so long ago, I had stopped checking (good reason for a submission log!). You were right, it is VERY rewarding to see your own name in print. Thank you for all the valuable information. You have inspired me. I hope that one day I can return the favor."

"I just heard that a major magazine is publishing an article I submitted last week. Before submitting, I meticulously followed the formatting guidelines from this class and was shocked at how much better it looked. I guess first impressions do make a difference."

"I just wanted you to know how helpful this class has been. I have loved writing since I was a little girl. Due to my schedule, I was not able to write as much and over the last couple of years had just about stopped altogether. I found this class and it has been wonderful (especially since I can do it online). I appreciate the exposure to all types of writing as well as how you share your knowledge and experience. Thanks for encouraging and challenging us!!"

"I just want to say again, this was a great class. I love everything about it. I feel it was a fairly good comparison to actually sitting in class and listening to live discussion. Maybe even better (because you can edit your response). The assignment challenges were great. I can always go back and look over exactly what I need to do. LeeAnne was great and I would take any other classes she offered."

"I know I am learning a lot in this class. Now that's saying something about what this teacher is teaching. LeeAnne you have done a great job as far as I am concerned."

"I learned a great deal about the publishing world. This course had a lot of the nitty-gritty information that is necessary to begin to navigate a strange, new world."

"I learned a great deal of information that will help get my book published. Without this knowledge I may have been "shooting myself in the foot" over and over and never been the wiser. At least I will have an understanding of how to be professional in approaching a publisher and an agent. Thank you for this great course."

"I learned a great deal of useful information from this class. It was upbeat and inspiring!"

"I learned a great deal of useful information from this class. It was upbeat and inspiring!"

"I learned a lot and conquered my fears. It really helped me a lot."

"I learned a lot and conquered my fears. This course really helped me a lot."

"I learned more about writing from this course than I did from the other 3 writing courses I took."

"I loved this class. I can't believe how much I learned. I couldn't wait for the next lesson."

"I loved this class. I can't believe how much I learned. I couldn't wait for the next lesson. I'm bummed that it's over."

"I loved this class. It was very helpful and informative. The instructor was excellent!"

"I loved this course! I appreciated the discussion area. I like the informal style of the course. Thank you for helping me learn more more about writing."

"I love your course! Each lesson opens the door a little further and I get so excited."

"I'm on a roll. I submitted an article and received word that they were publishing it. That's the second one I've sent that's been published. The editor who contacted me said, "Hey, it's great!" and then he wished me luck when I divulged that I was pursuing publishing a novel. This class has not only given me the knowledge to pursue my dreams, but had increased my courage, as well. Thanks, LeeAnne, you rock! :)"

"I'm so excited about your class. Friends and family have been pushing me toward publishing for years and lack of knowledge about the process and lack of confidence in my writings have held me back. Now, I'm ready to finally do it!"

"I must admit taking this course has turned out to be fun. I am really learning what steps are needed to be a succesful published writer."

"In short, I was very pleased, and my satisfaction goes far beyond "getting the most bang for the buck"! This course met, and then exceeded my expectations. Of course, the wild card in any course like this is the students and their willingness to interact on the discussion boards. We had a real good group here, that that interaction made this course really enjoyable and fruitful. Thank you, all!"

"I really enjoyed taking this class and it has inspired me to take my writng out of storage and try to get it published. I have many, mostly articles, but I couldn't find the right market for them. The resources you gave are very helpful for this. Thanks for all your insight and information."

"I really enjoyed taking this course. It taught me a lot and I feel more confident to take the next step in my writing career... submitting my manuscript to a professional source in a professional manner. Thank you LeeAnne for giving me the opportunity to look inside a world that I felt uneasy of before. Now I feel ready for it. Let the adventures begin!"

"I really enjoyed taking this online course and being able to communicate with others. The lessons were packed with valuable information and I now feel confident to go through the submittal process. Thanks!"

"I really enjoyed this class and was able to learn so much from it! Thanks!"

"I really enjoyed this class; every question I had was answered and I had easy access to the lessons. I liked the pace of the course and the fact that the instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to assist us in learning. Thank you LeeAnne!"

"I really enjoyed this class. It helped me realize that my dreams of becoming a writer are attainable. It gave detailed step-by-step instructions that I found very informative."

"I really enjoyed this course and have learned quite a bit from it. It's always disheartening to hear, once again, that there are scams and people who think them up that are just waiting to take advantage of someone. LeeAnne, thanks for sharing your knowledge with me."

"I really enjoyed this course. I learned quite a bit about publishing. I will be making a goal and doing what I can to realize it. Thank you for all your infomation."

"I really enjoyed this course, thank you."

"I really got a lot out of this course. Very good assignments too!"

"I received a letter today from a publication expressing interest in publishing one of my articles. Of course I am thrilled!"

"I sent out a query letter last week about an article I wrote. I just received a request to submit the article! The information in this lesson was very helpful to me in preparing the article and the query! Thanks a bunch!!"

"I stumbled across this class by accident -- I don't even remember what I was looking for -- but I'm so glad I found the class. I had read books and while the information was great, it wasn't as easy to understand as this class has been. The discussion sessions and ability to ask questions have been extremely helpful. Thank you to our wonderful instructor and thank you to everyone in the class who was willing to share your enthusiasm, experiences, writing, advise and questions."

"It has been fun getting to know the class through the discussion area. I hope we'll all see our names in print soon too. Thank you, Lee Anne, for a very good course, and I wish you taught others!"

"I think this is very well written and to the point! What a great instructor you are! :)"

"I think this was very well written and to the point! What a great instructor you are! :)"

"I thought the course was well organized...very clear and understandable. I had some writing classes in college and this course was as good if not better than those of my younger years. I look forward to taking other courses from this instructor. Great job."

"I took your advice and am getting published in Parenting Magazine! Thank you!"

"It's amazing how I have a different perspective on everything that's going on around me now. It's like blinders have been lifted and I'm seeing the world through different eyes."

"It's been a busy summer, and I haven't had a chance to participate in the discussions groups, but I've enjoyed and learned from the comments that have been posted, as well as the lessons. Both contained helpful information that I will definitely use in the future. Thanks!"

"It should be made mandatory to take informative classes like this. A lot of rejections could be prevented, leading to less frustration for writers and editors alike. I learned a lot. I found the courage to send in two articles, and entered one writing contest. Thank you LeeAnne, you are great!"

"It's very nice to know you care enough to tell us publishing secrets. I'm overwhelmed with how much information you are giving away!"

"I've been looking for a course like this for a long time, now- to find it online so I can fit it into a 2-job, family, and writing life is wonderful. I'm not a marketing whiz- couldn't sell firewood in Upstate NY in midwinter- so I'm very glad to find someone who can tell me HOW to market what I write, in a format I can understand. Thank you!"

"I've been submitting manuscripts for a few years and never new all of the formatting rules in the last couple of chapters--Thanks! I feel a little silly, but am glad I'm learning now. I had an essay published in a magazine and they said if I have anything else I could send it their way!"

"I've had such a wonderful time in this class! I not only enjoyed the very informative lessons, but the creative and heartwarming discussions. You all are an inspiration.LeeAnne, be proud of me - I took the plunge - and get this - I'm getting paid now AND I get a credit when the book is published (he already has a publisher for the book)! Yahoo! It really is true - the only way to fail is to not try! So thank you for all of your sound advice."

"I've taken many classes over the years covering a wide range of topics. This class covered exactly what it promised. Although I love discussion and debate, I enjoyed having that forum outside of the structured class. In too many in-person classes I found the instructor was drawn off topic by questions that did not benefit the rest of the class. That is what makes this so efficient - everyone can move at their own pace."

"I want to thank you for taking your time to help someone like me find a way to get published. Because of this course, I was published for the first time. You were right when you said that before this course is over you will be published. Now I'm on my way to continued publication and maybe someday to major publication. Thanks a bunch and take care."

"I want to thank you for the assignments. I sent a manuscript out yesterday. I do not believe I would have done so without your suggestions and guidance."

"I was unable to participate in the manner that I originally intended; however, I did find the lessons informative, helpful and encouraging. The class definitely provided me with insight and information that I previously did not have and hopefully, will put to good use in the future."

"I will miss taking this class. The information gained has been priceless and has helped not only in steering me in the right direction, but has also increased my confidence level. In each lesson you never failed to cheer on the student. I wish there were more instructors out there like you."

"I wish I had been able to read this lesson about 3 to 4 weeks ago. I've already fallen for one of the scams mentioned."

"I wish that I had had the info in this course in my pocket some 20 years ago when I tried to get published!"

"I wrote a piece for NEWSWEEK last week about low-rise jeans. (Thank God they are going out of style:) Today it is in the issue on page 24!! I can hardly stand it. I am graciously honored! Thank you!"

"Just thought you might be interested with how my assignment adventure turned out. I got enough attention to have a reporter do a story about about me and the subject of my research. It's kind of an advance publicity on my book which I haven't even written yet!"

"Just wanted to compliment and thank you for the information. I have much more comfort about publishing. I must admit that my head is swimming a bit, however, I loved when you said that if you write just one page a day for one year, you'll have 365 pages done. Surely, I can do that. Thanks again."

"Last week, I had an article published in our local newspaper. It was exciting to see something I had written in print. I have already gotten some nice comments about it."

"LeeAnne, although I didn't participate as much as I wanted to in the discussions I found the material relevant and the exercises and resources helpful-- as a single mom working a full-time job plus, this class suited my purposes. Thanks for your encouragement!"

"LeeAnne: Because of you, I've had a busy week. I wrote a humorous essay that I intend to submit somewhere - perhaps a contest or a magazine. I also submitted four funny stories to Reader's Digest, a helpful hint to Family Circle, and a local news article with photo to a newspaper. The newspaper published it in today's Sunday paper. I was excited to see it in print and pleased that it was so easy!"

"LeeAnne, Everything sounds better by taking this class! Thanks for doing such a great job."

"LeeAnne, I feel as if you've really been there for us and I'm very touched by the interest you've taken in us. It's wonderful that you've been willing to share the "tricks of the trade" with us... and that you've been sensitive to our feelings and issues. Thank you! I believe your persona has encouraged others to open up - adding to the value and quality of my VERY first online class."

"LeeAnne, I found this class to be extraordinarily helpful. Your lessons were all well-written and well-planned. I came here to learn, and that certainly has happened. I could sign in, read the lesson, take the quiz and get to work on the assignment, all within a reasonable timeframe. Thanks for being so conscious that we have other things to do, such as write. I'd recommend this class to anyone."

"LeeAnne is a marvelous teacher, and her comments and extra support made all the difference in my self esteem in becoming a "published" writer. Great course! Thanks again LeeAnne!"

"LeeAnne is an excellent teacher and writer."

"LeeAnne, I wanted to thank you very much for this course and all your help. I learned a lot and feel more confident about the business aspects of writing. I enjoyed this time very much and hope to see you offering additional courses."

"LeeAnne really knows her stuff!! If you are interested in knowing what it takes to be a writer (and are serious), I highly recommend this class."

"LeeAnne, thanks so much. You've been wonderful. And this has been really informative and fun."

"LeeAnne, thank you for teaching this course. I have learned a lot from you and feel much more confident about the whole submission process. It's amazing how much is revealed when someone is kind enough to just turn on the light."

"LeeAnne was fantastic! The lessons were so much better than the last course I took. Easy to read without errors in grammar. A pleasure to read these lessons, and each lesson had more info!! I would love to take another course from her."

"LeeAnne, you have been so good in helping us with questions and assignments. Thank you!!!"

"Lesson 5 is the best! The information you provide is essential for success. Thanks so very much. . ."

"Lesson 5 was an excellent lesson. As a matter of fact, of all the courses I've taken, this one lesson rates at the very top in my estimation of usefulness. Normally I highlight pertinent information in my lessons and review the highlighted material prior to beginning my assignment. When I went back to review this lesson I found I had highlighted almost every line. Thanks!"

"Lots of good information, and having two writing assignments (with the thought still in mind that discipline keeps us writing regularly) makes the course fun from the beginning. Thank you for being so helpful!"

"Loved the course and the lectures were just the right length too. Kept my interest and were pertinent."

"Ms. Krusemark was very knowledgeable, responsive, and encouraging."

"My goal is to become "paid" published, and I believe the information you have provided in this course will help me to realistically achieve this goal."

"My radar went up after lesson three. Thank you for your sage wisdom - I certainly appreciate it."

"Now, after trying to do it all on my own, I realize how much help each writer needs to get their work into the market. Trying to get it all out to the public really had me at a loss. But, with this class, and all the connections that LeeAnne has made for me, I am looking forward to working with the demands needed to publish. LeeAnne, I thank you again for guiding me forward."

"One thing I respect about this instructor is that she just did not say good job to everyone and to every assigment. I feel she assessed them individually and honestly."

"Prior to taking this course, I was completely in the dark as to how to submit my writing. Now I feel confident that I will at least get the protocol right when adressing potential publishers. Thank you so much for your good work."

"Since the beginning of the course, I have submitted articles which have since been published. I also submitted a short story to a contest and have a couple more I'm getting ready to submit as well. I've also been networking and found a couple of jobs for writing that I've applied for. This class really helped me to be able to see what to do to keep going so it has truly been great!"

"Thanks for a good class. I've learned several things that will help me in my quest to become a published and paid writer. I especially appreciate the ideas on how to become published quickly and use those milestones to get my foot in the door of a publishing house or magazine. Thanks again!"

"Thanks for a great class. I was looking for a "nuts and bolts" how-to course for this subject, and this class hit the bullseye. Your material answered all the questions I didn't know to ask, and your teaching style renewed my confidence. I'd recommend this course for anyone who wants to see their work in print. Thanks again!"

"Thanks for all the great info. Now it doesn't feel so overwhelming."

"Thanks for all the info. It was the personal touch that made this course so much better than reading a book about the same subject. I found your info quite useful and hope to put it all to use in the near future."

"Thanks for a very good course. I always feel that if I come away from a course or seminar with one good idea, it was worth the time and money and I learned so much from you! You lit a fire under me, and I thank you."

"Thanks for creating this course. It was just what I needed."

"Thanks for teaching such an informative course!"

"Thanks for the course. I found that it motivated me to get started when I didn't know where to start!"

"Thanks for the great course. It has been really helpful."

"Thanks for the wonderful course. I am not afraid to follow my dreams and become a Chidren's Poet & Children's Writer. Thanks for all your help and insight."

"Thanks for your time and for all of the information provided. I feel more confident now about moving forward with my writing. Thanks again for your time."

"Thanks LeeAnne. And thank you crew. This really is essential and critical help. What is amazing is before this class I would have submitted work with two strikes against me. My purpose in taking the class was to learn the essentials of the business end of the art and, fortunately, you are supplying it. This is a valuable and productive class. Again, thanks."

"Thanks LeeAnne for answering ALL my questions. I was very impressed with you and this course. You have many talents!"

"Thanks LeeAnne for this informative and extremely helpful course. Because of it, I was published recently. I would not have thought of all the potential writing credits if not for you. Thanks again."

"Thanks, LeeAnne, I enjoyed taking your course. There is so much more to getting published than mere writing! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, and for trying to answer the multitude of questions posed in the discussion section. I wish there were more people like you out there in the editorial world, which often seems rather insensitive to the plight of writers, especially new writers."

"Thanks LeeAnne! I enjoyed the course and learned a lot and feel better prepared to submit my work. Thanks for your teaching and feedback!"

"Thanks so much for all the invaluable info you offered in this course. I have found it very useful. I also appreciated the final exam and all its meat. No fluff, there!"

"Thanks so much for passing on your knowledge of the industry!"

"Thanks so much for this course. It was a success for me, awakening an area of my life that I'd set aside. One of the most useful things, for me, was your suggestion to do a log of submissions. I took this seriously, going through files and stacks of old papers, and was very glad at the end to have a list of things organized from my writing life, that I could easily have forgotten. Thanks for the supplemental links, the stories from your own life and publishing career, and being willing to share privileged "inside" information with us, generously helping us avoid the beginner's mistakes that you had to learn the hard way."

"Thank you!"

"Thank you for a fun and informative class. I appreciate the educational experience and you are an excellent instructor. I am already recommending this class to fellow writers!"

"Thank you for all of the information that you shared with us in this class. It has all been very useful. By the way, my first editorial ran today!"

"Thank you for answering a question that I couldn't find an answer to from any other source. I've recently been fortunate enough to get offers of publication of a children's book I've written, from two publishers. I had no idea how to proceed with this situation. I've asked a few "experts" but none has given a useful answer. Now that I've read your lesson I know exactly what to do. I can't thank you enough. You've helped me turn a sticky situation into a celebrated event!"

"Thank you for a very informative class. I learned a great deal, and I do not feel intimidated anymore. I feel you conveyed the details in a manner that helps us beginners who are afraid to ask questions, because we don't know the questions to ask and don't want to appear ignorant! Also, what made me feel comfortable was you made it a point to let us know several times throughout the course to stick with it...persistence will pay off if this is truly what we want and like to do."

"Thank you for hand-holding us through the proper manuscript format! I was only about 50% accurate on my own, so this was most helpful."

"Thank you for helping me get the courage to write a controversial piece. I am currently involved with having my name listed on a book that is in the process of being published. It will be exciting to walk into Barnes & Noble and find my name on the title page of a book!"

"Thank you for such a great course. The lessons really pulled together so much valuable information. So many great suggestions."

"Thank you for teaching this course. This is so incredibly clear and well written, a testimony to your writing skill. I'm so glad I enrolled in this; it's just what I've been looking to do for years. I've tried writing on my own for publication and had a couple of bites here and there but not enough to maintain a steady income, which is a goal of mine. So, I was extremely excited to get started. I think I read Lesson 1 in 15 minutes. Record for me. Got 100% on the quiz too. Weee! This is great fun and I love it."

"Thank you for that assignment. I can see that it can really clear one’s mind and get the creative juices flowing again if one should experience writer’s block. It could be a good weekly exercise as well."

"Thank you for the great class. The information is very useful and is presented in a way that makes it easy to understand. I appreciate your quick responses to our questions and your encouraging remarks. I feel less intimidated and more confident. Thanks LeeAnne!"

"Thank you for the great course. It will definitely help us avoid some errors on our journey."

"Thank you for the info about the photos. I never would have known to label them. This course has taught me so much. If not for your course I would have also not addressed my query letter correctly!"

"Thank you for your help and expertise. Your knowledge has given me the motivation to move forward."

"Thank you for your insight on how to become a published author. I would not have known where to go had you not given your personal experience. Thank you."

"Thank you! I found this class very helpful, with a lot of information that I never would have found in a book."

"Thank you, LeeAnne, for all the good information and help you gave me. I found it all so helpful and learned a lot."

"Thank you, LeeAnne, for all your help. The information this course provided was invaluable. Your course answered all my questions I had about publishing. It was well worth the time and the money I invested. I'm confident that with hard work and perseverance, I will soon see my projects come to fruition. Thank you."

"Thank you, LeeAnne, for a very informative writers-to-market overview that was well organized and easy reading. Your chin-up sense of humor put things in perspective. I took this course mostly to fill in the gaps and you succeeded in doing that. Now, it's time to pick apart and edit my query packages. Thank you for your encouragement."

"Thank you LeeAnne for sharing your experience and encouragement. I really looked forward to each new lesson and I'm a little sad it's over. I feel less anxious about the publishing process now that you have demystified it. Now I can more fully concentrate on my writing without worrying about what to do with it afterward. Thanks again."

"Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and expertise. Since I started my writing journey I have taken a few classes to improve myself. I must tell you that this has been the BEST course I've taken. As an instructor, you answered every question professionally and gave me the inspiration to continue."

"Thank you so much for teaching this course! I now have the information and courage I have needed to become a published writer!!!!!"

"Thank you so much for the very useful information. This course really got to the meat of the industry and I feel very confident using the information learned to become published in one way or another. You have given me very useful tools to help me realize my dream of becoming a well-known writer someday. Thanks Again!"

"Thank you so much for your time and effort in creating such an informative class. The class, which I enjoyed very much, has given me the push that I needed to begin writing again."

"Thank you so much. This class was exactly what I was looking for, and you've answered all the questions I had about the mechanics of submission. I really feel like I have a solid enough understanding of the process now to get out there and try again. You're a heck of a teacher. And I mean that in a good way!"

"Thank you. This class has given me the courage to do things I could not have done before. I will forever be grateful for your time and energies. (Not idol talk but from the heart.)"

"Thank you - this course was everything I hoped it would be!"

"Thank you! This is one of the lessons I needed the most. I really didn't know what was acceptable about submitting work to more than one publisher at a time. After reading this I went back through my files for a story I wrote 8 years ago. I love this story. Now I have the information to move ahead again!"

"Thank you very much, Lee Anne. I really enjoyed taking this class. It was well worth my time."

"The class provided much useful information."

"The class was very well presented and very informative. Excellent tool for my use now and in the future. I looked forward to receiving and going over the information. My compliments to the instructor - LeeAnne."

"The course content was excellent. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark was second to none. I shall certainly take another course, especially if it is taught by Ms. Krusemark."

"The course content was excellent. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark was second to none. I shall certainly take another course, especially if its taught by Ms. Krusemark."

"The course covered the full gambit of what is required to get your work published. It covered the requirements as well as the pitfalls of publishing. I found that the course met all of my expectations and will be my guide to hopefully getting my work published."

"The course covered the full gambit of what is required to get your work published. It covered the requirements as well as the pitfalls of publishing. I found that the course met all of my expectations and will be my guide to hopefully getting my work published."

"The course was everything I had hoped it would be."

"The course was full of information and set up in such a way as to be easily understood."

"The information was very timely and up to date. I highly recommend this course for the student who knows nothing about how to navigate through the publishing world."

"The instructor maintained an upbeat rhythm throughout the course that kept the course interesting for me. Her enthusiasm for this subject is shared through her lessons. We need more instructors like her. Thanks much!"

"The instructor was very personable, which I found refreshing. I felt as if I was right there in her classroom getting the answers to my questions quickly and understandably. The course helped me to get published for the first time and for that, I am grateful."

"The manuscript format you showed us would have saved me a lot of money in printing and copying costs!"

"There's so much to remember! Thank you very much LeeAnne. I loved your lessons."

"There sure are a lot of things you need to know before you can even think about getting your work published. It's not just about the writing - that's the easy part! Now that I have all this information, I'm more focused than before. Thanks!"

"There was the strangest feeling when I printed out the first manuscript in the correct format . . . making the process very real and professional. Thanks, LeeAnne!"

"This class exceeded my expectations. The information provided was useful and the instructor was great. I have recommended the on-line education system to others."

"This class has been awesome!!! I feel totally prepared and informed and I appreciate being able to ask questions directly and getting instant feedback. Reference books don't do that."

"This class has been so helpful! You inspired me to send my manuscript out. You covered all the tools I was looking for and more. It has been fun reading everyone's posts too.:-)"

"This class has been very informative and has answered questions I didn't even know I had. I also enjoyed everyone's feedback."

"This class is awesome. I was so excited to get each assignment. The class was very informative and helpful. The instructor did a wonderful job. I highly recommend this class to anyone and have already recommended it to fellow writers. I would love if this instructor decided to teach more classes."

"This class was an absolute goldmine of information regarding becoming a published author. I would have made so many mistakes, and not realized why my submissions were rejected, had I not taken this course. I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to become a published author."

"This class was everything I was looking for and more. Thank you for having such a well laid out class and chock full of information! I have it all tucked in right above my computer so whenever I forget what I should do - there you will be! You've given me the confidence of knowledge to go forth with my writing. I'm ever so grateful. Great class!"

"This class was exactly what I'd been looking for in every way. I liked the treatment of the subject matter and thought it covered topics thoroughly and concisely. It flowed smoothly, and the instructor often answered questions just as I was asking them. I've been recommending this course from the beginning."

"This class was fantastic, and I have learned sooooooooo much! It just goes to show you that you are never to old to learn, and I am glad that I took the dive in because it has helped me to direct myself and go for it. Also watching my classmates getting publishing credits right before my eyes was so exciting, I am very happy for them and they gave me something to look forward to in my writing days. We can make a difference in the world with our writing, and I pray that we all do. Thanks LeeAnne for a job well done and to my classmates, let's change the world one manuscript at a time."

"This class would be a bargain at 10X the cost! Thank you so much."

"This course absolutely met my needs. It was exactly what I was looking for and covered, in depth, all the topics in which I was interested. It was like having the opportunity to sit down with an expert and ask them all the questions you have about publishing. Her assignments were right on target as well - it was just the push I needed to start writing again and I have already been published. Thanks for the help!"

"This course gave me exactly all the information I was looking for so I can continue writing a story I began about 10 years ago! It was a very informational course for new writers."

"This course gave me so many great ideas about getting published and was just what I was looking for. When I'm ready to submit my manuscript to an agent or publisher, I'll have a wonderful reference guide on the 'must-dos' and 'no-nos'. Thank you for offering this course. And thank you, LeeAnne."

"This course has been invaluable to me as a starting writer. I thank you for the time and attention you have given this class."

"This course has given me the tools, and the motivation, to pursue a life-long dream! Thanks to LeeAnne Krusemark for sharing her expertise. By the way, Lesson 6 is very valuable and productive."

"This course has really provided me with the focus I need to continue on with writing."

"This course is paying off in more ways than one."

"This course was chock-full of terrific information for the beginning writer. I loved the presentation of the material, and I have already started with the five easiest markets."

"This course was exactly what I needed. It answered all the questions I had about how to go about getting my book published. I particularly appreciate the endless list of resources. One thing literally led me to another. I feel like I know exactly what I have to do and am able to formulate a very specific plan of action. This is the best money I have spent in a long time. Thank you so much!"

"This course was extremely helpful in spelling out the correct steps I need to take on my journey to be a published novelist. Although it's a long road, I'm already in the process of submitting smaller pieces to increase my publishing credibility thanks to the pointers I learned in this class. The course material was practical and on target for me. Thanks so much, LeeAnne!"

"This course was extremely helpful in spelling out the correct steps I need to take on my journey to be a published novelist. Although it's a long road, I'm already in the process of submitting smaller pieces to increase my publishing credibility thanks to the pointers I learned in this class. The course material was practical and on target for me. Thanks so much, LeeAnne!"

"This course was extremely helpful to me. I have already won $200 in a writing contest that I only entered because of a class assignment, and I just got word that an article I wrote is scheduled to be published in the fall! Thanks to Ms. Krusemark for all of her instruction. I'm on my way now!"

"This course was extremely informative and provided everything I hoped it would. The instructor was very knowledgeable and I appreciated her level of interaction with the class. The information that I learned in this course has helped me take my writing to the next level - submitting my work to publishers. I would definitely recommend this course and the instructor. I will also be signing up for more courses taught by her."

"This course was more than I expected. I would tell others to take this course because of the teacher."

"This course was perfect for me. I did some writing several years ago and wanted a refresher course on the process. You gave me what I wanted and more. Thank you."

"This course was very informative and easy to understand, but still challenged me with the assignments. I feel it will go a long way toward helping me to reach my goals as a writer."

"This course was very informative and presented at just the right pace. Many of the questions that I had regarding getting published were addressed in the lessons. This course has been invaluable to me and I am really excited about mailing my first query letters out next week!"

"This course was very informative and presented at just the right pace. Many of the questions that I had regarding getting published were addressed in the lessons. This course has been invaluable to me and I am really excited about mailing my first query letters out next week!"

"This course was very interesting and the instructor was excellent. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in publishing their work."

"This course was wonderfully motivating and exciting. Not only have I already published a few pieces, I have a defined goal as to my future writing projects. LeeAnne was truly a caring and knowledgeable instructor. She definitely knows her stuff. Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us."

"This has been a great class--very informative for me. I especially liked the format you used for quizzes--that way I was sure to learn the correct answer on my own. Thanks for the advice on being patient with the publication that said yes--I can't wait to see my name in print!"

"This has been a great course, informative and encouraging. This nifty online format allows me to soldier on past the class end. Thanks!"

"This has been a wonderful class and I have learned a bunch. You have given me what I need so that when I am ready to send my work out, I know how to do it and do it right!! Thanks for a great class!"

"This has been the best investment I've made yet in writing. Thanks LeeAnne for a great class!"

"This has been the most informative course I've had with regard to getting published."

"This instructor was open-minded and encouraged everyone to share their thoughts and opinions without trying to force her opinions on us. She was also very empathetic - compassionate - and supportive of our trials and tribulations... MOST of ALL, her comments in the discussion area enabled me to feel a sense of community and, to the extent possible in an online course, I was able to bond."

"This is a great course and I recommend it to anyone who is trying to get published."

"This is a great course. I learned so many of the technical aspects of the business side of writing. I had always wondered what exactly the ISBN was, and now I know! Thank you."

"This is a great course! There is a lot of valuable "how to" information provided in the lessons. LeeAnne is a knowledgeable and thorough instructor."

"This is great! Thank you."

"This is my first online class. User friendly? Extremely. Cost efficient? Yes. Recommend? Highly...content AND INSTRUCTOR!!! Satisfaction? Beyond my expectations. The course not only has everything I need, it is presented in a clear and concise manner. Instructor knowledge? Excellent knowledge...excellent presentation... and every student and every question is treated with respect. Instructor availability? Outstanding."

"This was a great course and helped get me motivated to get moving on my book. I would not call myself a writer, but I have some great, funny stories that I think need to be in print so others who travel, like I do, can get a good laugh and hopefully help make their travels easier! I loved the format of the class."

"This was a great course! I feel eager to put all that I've learned to use."

"This was a great course! If it wasn't for this course, I would have no idea how to start. I feel much more confident about my journey now and definitely with the rejection letters. The instructor was great. She knew just how to phrase the do's and don't's. Having a writer teach this course is brilliant! Only a writer can understand what a writer goes through."

"This was a great course. I had taken many courses about actual writing, but did not understand the publishing aspects of it. I learned how to correctly present my manuscript. Great course. An absolute must for a writer."

"This was a great course. It gave me what I needed to have my work look professional and acceptable. So now I already have a book out to a publisher. I’ve made it past the first hurdle and gotten a response back that they’ve found the concept interesting and they’re passing it on to the next level of decision making. If it get's rejected it won't be because it wasn't presented properly. Thank you!"

"This was an excellent online course. It was very informative and a great value for the money spent. I learned a great deal of information. The chapters were well thought out and structured, and the author made the material easy to understand."

"This was an extremely helpful lesson. I know that when the time comes and I am ready to send something to a publisher, I will know how to write a query letter. This lesson shows the importance of the earlier lesson regarding the 5 easiest publishing markets (lesson 2). Now, I can see why you had us do those assignments. Some writing credit is better than none, and using the one or several of the easier markets is a way for a novice (like me) to get some writing credit. Thanks for yet another great lesson!"

"This was an informative class. I learned all I believe I need to know. Now I have to get busy reformatting my manuscript so it will be ready for submission. Good luck to everyone else and thanks for the encouragement!"

"This was a very thorough and enjoyable course. I would highly recommend it to any writer who wanted to get published. Very well done!"

"This was a wonderful and very useful class - very well organized. I learned so much and feel much more confident regarding the publishing industry."

"This was exactly what I was looking for in a course. The resources and lessons very informative."

"This was just what I needed - specific nuts and bolts to submitting and getting your foot in the door."

"This was my first on-line classroom experience. I enjoyed it very much. I thought the lessons were well-set up and the material easy to work with. I liked how the quizzes were set up. And it was nice to know how I did on the final as soon as I submitted it. Thanks."

"This was my first online course and I feel it was not only convenient, but very helpful."

"This was my first online course and I feel it was not only convenient, but very helpful."

"This was my first online course. Within the previous lesson you helped me to formulate my goal. Thank you for the information, format and your presence. I enjoyed and learned from others'questions/discussions too..."

"This was the most helpful and practical course I have taken in writing. Thank you!"

"Very happy with the class and with LeeAnne. I would and have recommended the class to others. I truly believe this is the VERY best course I could have taken for where I want to be in my writing/publishing. LeeAnne made everything seem doable and then showed us how to prove it was! She was very approachable and diplomatic...and kept things on course. She not only assumed we were all writers, but provided support for our endeavors. Great class...incredible teacher. Thank you for this opportunity."

"Very Informative Class...Leaving this class with increased knowledge and confidence. This class directed me in my writing."

"Very informative course. I have recommended it to others."

"Very informative for someone who put away the writing tools for too long based on poor experiences that could have been avoided by taking this course earlier."

"Very well done. Thank you!"

"Well! It happened! I submitted something last year to an online publication but they didn't accept it. The first week of this course I decided to try it again. I trimmed it down about three paragraphs and tightened it up some more. THEY PUBLISHED IT! I already have my first clip! Yeeeehaaaaa! What a day! What a day! ::::dancing the happy dance::::"

"When I first entered the world of writing, I thought I had it all figured out. How difficult can it be to write and sell a novel? Or so I thought. I was looking for the tools to climb the ladder to become a published writer. Thank you LeeAnne for giving me the opportunity."

"When I first started my research on the internet for information on the process to get published, I got very confused with all the conflicting information and various opinions about the best way to go about it. This course helped me gain knowledge about the publishing process in an easy to understand matter and I would recommend it to any upcoming writer. Thanks again!"

"When you're a beginning writer, you research everything you can get your hands on then, finally, you come to a fork in the road, seemingly lost. This course gave me direction, answers, options, useful strategies and terrific references. I will recommend this to friends and look for another class taught by the same instructor. Loved the format! Thank you."

"Without your great guidance I would not have submitted anything. You've given me the incentive and the courage to take initiative. Thank you, LeeAnne. You are a jewel!"

"Wonderful instructor! I really enjoyed the course."

"Wow, Lesson 11 really opened up some ideas for me. How fun! Thanks for the enlightening material, as usual, great lesson...."

"You are terrific. I learned so much that I am amazed. I immediately got published and this is just the beginning. I am getting the poetry publishing book you recommend and will venture forth with MUCH more confidence and with the right tools! Thanks again."

"You have really simplified the process for me. It all is so logical. I liked seeing an actual example."

"Your class has provided me with a wonderful step by step process into the world of publishing. It is an impressive method...organized and extremely informative. Thank You so much for my new adventure that lies ahead. I will be sure to sign up for any other classes that you provide."

"Your course is great! It gave me answers to most, if not all, of the questions I asked my college professors who didn't seem to know or perhaps they knew the basics of getting published is a course in itself. Thanks for being here."

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