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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.
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Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
What
is creativity? What's a writer's voice? Can writers be taught to write
or is it a gift that only a few possess? Today, we'll talk about the
nature of creativity, and about self-discipline. You'll learn about
your writer's voice and hear from other writers. And then you'll begin
to express your creativity.
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| Friday - Lesson 02 |
Tenacity
is the focus of this lesson and you'll be a whiz at focusing your
writing voice once you've worked through this information. You'll also
learn why creativity is recess for the brain. But even though it's the
ultimate fun experience, to produce writing, it needs to be managed
play. Are you ready to play with words? Jump right in. I'm here to help
you!
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Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
What
are your fears? For many emerging and successful writers, there's a
fear of beginning, of failure, of failing your muse. This lesson walks
you through the gate of failure and will get you started as a
professional writer. The best way to get over the fear of starting is
to do just that: Start. Many writing instructors, including me, believe
that creative people must simply show up at the page. That means getting to your creative project and putting down words. Ready to start?
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| Friday - Lesson 04 |
Do you know your reader? Most new writers say, "Hey, of course I do!" But how well
do you know your reader? If you're at all vague about this, there may
come a time when you'll be frustrated and feel rejected by editors and
agents and the audience you wish to attract. Writers need to know their
readers thoroughly in order to write so that readers understand the
message. That's our focus today and it may be your biggest a-ha moment of the course.
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Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
Some
people—those who aren't writers—believe that creative writing refers
only to fiction. I write both fiction and nonfiction, and using my
creative muscles for each keeps me agile and strong as a writer. As
those of us who cross this line know, both types of writing take skill,
tenacity, and powerful imaginations. Today, we're going to go over some
of the genres in both fields. The objective of this lesson is to
familiarize you with the many creative writing opportunities that are
available.
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| Friday - Lesson 06 |
You've
just purchased the latest market guide, filled with guidelines for
submittals to publishers and magazine editors. The book is awesome. Now
looking at it, you understand how a child feels who has eaten too much
cotton candy and hopped on a merry-go-round. Market guides can be
overwhelming and exciting. There's so much potential. Where to start?
How do you find the right magazine or publisher for a project? How can
you know when it is the right one? These are just a few of the
questions that you may ask. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able
to navigate through it. But there's more. Today, you'll learn one of
the most powerful brainstorming and writing tool around. I call it the
bubble method and it's fun, fast, and effective.
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Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
For
most writers, the idea of using correct grammar and punctuation is a
necessary evil. Today, you'll get a clear concept of the grammar and
production requirements for creating marketable writing. And since
self-editing is an essential ingredient to produce good writing, we're
going to focus on that, too. Most writers have a difficult time editing
their work, but once you finish reading this lesson, you'll be well on
your way to putting polish on your words.
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| Friday - Lesson 08 |
Sorry
to break the news to you: Even professional writers haven't found out
how to squeeze 26 hours into every day. But there are ways to manage
the ordinary 24 that could help you. That's what we'll explore in this
lesson on time management for creative writers. By the end, you'll know
how to use nonwriting time to create ideas, and use the time that's
available to write.
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Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
Today, you'll learn about overcoming obstacles that may be stopping you from writing. One obstacle, called writer's block,
can be remedied once you know about the ailment. Or, writer's block can
stop you cold in your tracks, never to write again. In this lesson,
you'll continue to build confidence as you realize that all writers
have fears, including fear of what is lurking inside a creative mind,
and what might happen when it comes out in writing.
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| Friday - Lesson 10 |
Names
and titles convey information. So the title of your story, novel,
nonfiction book, or article is important. It can turn readers on and
generate excitement, or do the opposite. Titles can't be copyrighted,
so you could call your book on dust storms in Death Valley Gone with the Wind
and not fear copyright infringement. However, doing so could lessen the
impact of your work. This is the focus of Lesson 10. We'll also talk
more about writing essays.
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Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
Now
is the time to ask yourself: Do I like my writing? Is it more than
okay? No one is listening to us so let's forget about false modesty. If
writers are honest, they'll usually say they like their own writing.
Some of us, and I'm in this category, adore most of what we
write—including the secret scratchings in our journals. It's healthy to
say we like our work. This doesn't mean that we can't strive to improve
it—that's what drafts are all about. It means that at a certain point
in time, like this second, the writing is as good as it can get—for
now. Tomorrow we'll find ways to improve it. In this lesson, we're
going to delve into ways to evaluate our own work. Plus, you'll learn
everything you need to know about having a successful experience at
your first (or next) writer's conference.
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| Friday - Lesson 12 |
Dream
smashers. They're in all of our lives. These are the people who pride
in saying, "You've got to be mature. You could never do this or that."
Today, we'll look at how to overcome the power of doubters. You'll
learn how to treat yourself like a professional writer, even if you're
still an emerging one. You'll discover why it's smart to buy the books
and magazines you need, take writing classes, and attend workshops.
Writing is all about you, and you have the power to succeed!
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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 Eva Shaw.
 Eva
Shaw, Ph.D. is a full-time working writer of 1000 articles, essays and
short stories. She’s the ghost or author of 70 books including: Ghostwriting for Fun & Profit, Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers, Write Your Book in 20 Minutes (a DVD), Shovel
It: Nature’s Health Plan, What to Do When a Loved One Dies, The
Successful Writer’s Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles, Writing the
Nonfiction Book, Insider’s Guide to San Diego, The Sun Never Sets, and more. Eva's work has been featured in USA
Today, San Diego Union Tribune, Shape, Woman’s World, Country Living,
Costco Connection, Publisher’s Weekly, Washington Post, the Wall Street
Journal and others. She has won several awards, including the Book
of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing, the Benjamin
Franklin Award, and the Woman of Merit Award. An expert on time
management for writers, Eva stays on top of market trends to sell her
own work and to help emerging writers focus on quality writing and
publication.
Requirements:
Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins
(two free and simple downloads you obtain at
http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and
Get Adobe Reader).
Student Reviews:
"An echo of the sentiments of my classmates, - thank you for
a great class! The feedback and enthusiasm from you and the class has
been fantastic. I'm writing and it's not so scary, after all!"
"As this course came to an end, it made me very sad. Even
though I have not met Eva, I feel I know her, I feel close to her, and
she is an inspiration to say the least. Thank you so much for the
opportunities that you convey. Sharon"
"A Tribute to Eva: You caused us to see what we could not
see, Pried open our hearts to set our dreams free. By stretching our
minds while shrinking our words-- We cut prepositions and adverbs. With
imagination released and bubbling just right, Things merged
together--we knew what to write. You encouraged with kindness, granting
each hope, Banishing the fears threatening to grope. You imparted your
vision, we took the dare-- Unveiled our words for others to share. Can
this be the end? Why--it's just the beginning. Awareness dawns--it's
just the first inning. The roads traverse, so many directions. We hop
on our wagons to make a selection. And for your generous gifts, to you
we bestow, "Our hearts remain with you--wherever you go." Thank you,
Eva Shaw!"
"Before signing up for your class, I had not attempted to
write at all for 10+ years. I was content to be a fat, dumb, and happy
government employee - counting the days until retirement. Now, in the
span of two months, life has taken on an air of unpredictability. The
carefully constructed walls of my comfort zone have been breached, and
I'm still adjusting. The other shoe hasn't dropped yet, and I'm
wondering if it ever will - and who is currently holding it."
"Dear Eva and classmates, I have a confession. Eleven years
ago I was a successful freelance writer. Nobody knows why but one day I
caught a cold that turned into a 10-day coma. For ten years I've
struggled to relearn how to read and write. I sunk into a life that
revolved around my dogs, my husband, and my daughter. In fact, I know I
awoke from the coma because I was worried about my 10-month old Lab (at
that time, the one we recently lost). I've tried a lot of things to
help me write better, but until I took this course, nothing really
helped. Now I have learned a different way of doing things -- with the
bubble method I can develop ideas. It's a new way for me, because I've
never been a "visual" learner, always a "reader" learner. I can work
with the limitations the illness left me with, including memory issues."
"Dear Eva, I don't know if there's any way possible that you
will remember me. I know you teach hundreds of writing students through
ed2go, but I'm hoping maybe I'll strike a memory in there somewhere. I
took a couple Writeriffic classes with you back in 2003 or 2004 and I
wanted to share some big news with you today. My YA novel, Hero, has
been picked up by Little Brown and Co. The book went to auction between
Simon & Schuster, Bloomsbury, and Little Brown and, after a couple
pretty intense days, we settled on the deal with Little Brown. The book
is scheduled for a Fall 2009 release. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for
all those little "nudges" that I got in your classes. Without your
encouragement I may have never had the courage to even write a novel,
much less submit it and land a contract with a major publishing house.
So thanks so much!!!"
"Dear Eva, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. The last 6 weeks
have definitely been worth it. I haven't finished all the assignments,
but I have been writing. I still end up not writing for a day or two
and then I miss it, so I start again. But, I think this is the closest
I have come to writing consistently. Thanks to you and this class, I
now have a writing area. My guest room is now a guest room/writing
area. I have a desk and a bookcase!But above all, thank you for being
such a kind mentor.I don't think I would have gone far without your
encouragement. You will most likely see me in Writerrific 2. Many hugs."
"Dr.Shaw is a great instructor. She encourages her students
with constructive praise. She brings out the best in all her students.
I would reccommend Dr.Shaw's courses . Thank you."
"Eva and fellow-students: Just letting all of you know, with
mixed pride and embarrassment, that today's USA TODAY contains an essay
I dashed off on "What It Means To Be An American". The mixed feelings
arise because I dashed it off with no organized planning and very
little editing, yet I think experience in this class contributed to its
success - so you should all share it!"
"Eva, I have really enjoyed this class. Thanks so much for
the format. I felt like an imposter each time I submitted a "story" but
each of you were very generous. Good luck to all you writers and I'll
be seeing you in future classes."
"Eva, I hope you can comprehend your positive influence on
so many people. I've learned much, much more than I ever expected and
feel that I've re-discovered my creative self. Thank you for giving us
this safe, non-judgmental virtual space."
"Eva, I just want to thank you for a wonderful experience.
You may be called a teacher by some, but I see your work as more of a
ministry of hope and healing. What a wonderful outreach you have been
blessed with. I plan on taking more of your classes in the future!!!"
"Eva, I must tell you that I was totally intimidated by the
thought of posting my writings on the message board. Until this class
my writing has remained in my binders away from anyone's view. Every
now and then I'd write a little statement or two and I would get a
favorable response, but never would have expressed myself to the level
I've done for this class. Please allow me to thank you for your
patience as I built up the nerve to post my writings. And of course
thanks for your complimentary feedback."
"Eva is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!! Didn't mean to shout, but I'm so happy that I took this class!! :)"
"Eva is an excellent teacher and wonderful support. She inspires me to follow my dreams."
"Eva, I submitted a query on one of my essays and had the
fortune to hear yesterday from a well known publication that wanted me
to go ahead and submit my work to them. I was obviously very flattered
and I wanted to thank you for the nudge to do so; without your help I
do not know if I would have proceeded. Thanks a bunch and for being
such a great listener and such a great mentor."
"Eva, I've read quite a few books on writing, but have never
heard of the bubble method. I can't even begin to thank you for this
wonderful bit of info. I've been working on a nonfiction book, but have
felt somewhat lost and without direction. What a wonderful road map
you've given me!!!! This class as a whole has been a great experience
and I just need to tell you that I think you're amazing for doing what
you do and taking the time to give us each individual feedback. Where,
oh where do you find the time in your busy schedule???"
"Eva, I want to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed this
class and all the feedback from you and the classmates. I just started
writing this fall after a LONG vacation and this has helped me so much!
I got another article accepted for publication last week by a county
newsletter. It's about how being a foster parent has made our family
more thankful. It will be out in the November issue. That is twice now
during this class! This class has truly inspired me. I'm not sure what
I will do when I have no more of your classes to take!"
"Eva, I want to thank you for teaching and encouraging us
all. I plan to continue on with more of your classes and I am spreading
the word. I have a friend who has already signed up for one of your
classes and I am so excited for her. I know she will feel welcomed and
encouraged by you. Again thank you, Eva and I thank all of you out
there for all of your time and talents and comments that you have
shared. This has been a wonderful first on-line experience for me…"
"Eva - I want to thank you for the manner in which you've
conducted this course. It was a safe environment where we could share,
get feedback and come to understand that a positive approach is to
encourage growth and practice, and not complacency. In my training, I
didn't think I got good feedback unless it was negative. But what I
realized during the process of this course is that a positive
perspective is what I needed. Your feedback, and that of other
students, made me want to be better, to read more, explore more, write
more, and release what I put to paper. Thanks again. This course, you,
and the other students were and are a true blessing."
"Eva, I want to thank you. This has been a wonderful class.
I've taken other online classes but none were as personal and alive as
this."
"Eva Shaw, through this class, has given me the courage to take my next step! I'll send you a copy of my first novel."
"Eva, thank you again for a wonderful class, the six weeks
have gone so quickly... I have to tell you, the bubble idea is
wonderful, talking to a colleague today about a community project I
started using bubbles to put down ideas... it was great, and such fun.
Thank you for your great support throughout the class, you and all the
wonderful writers who participated have given me so much more
confidence in my ability to express thoughts on paper."
"Eva, thank you for constructing such a thoughtful, well-put together class. It has been an inspiration!"
"Eva, there is a definite buzz of enthusiasm in this class
which could only come from a good leader. All these authors are just
steps away from being published. You are truly the Queen Bee."
"Eva was a wonderful mentor not only to me but to other
students in this class. She was very encouraging. I was also impressed
that the G-rating was stressed. This made my experience even more
enjoyable. Thank you so much, Eva, for evoking my creativity from me
once again. I will treasure this experience!"
"Eva--When I signed up for Writerrific, I must say that I
wasn't expecting very much. To me, having to enroll in a course just
confirmed my thought that "I don't have what it takes to write." I've
been flailing around with the whole writing thing for several years
now, accomplishing a bit here and there, but not very much overall.
Imagine my surprise when I started following your methods and finding
that I actually have a lot to say! I think the structure and the
deadlines of this course have provided a necessary framework for
me--for some reason, this was a structure that I was unable to provide
for myself. I'll be back for Writerrific 2 next month."
"Eva, while reading Lesson 12 I began sobbing. Thank you for
believing in us. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for your love
of the written word and how you use it to connect, teach and inspire."
"Eva, you do an outstanding job encouraging each and every
one of us. The additional information is terrific. Your feedback is
always fresh, never stale, and with considerable humor...I'm so glad
I'm taking your classes!"
"Eva, your assignments are wonderful instruments for helping
us down the path of becoming better writers, better people. Keep it up.
Thanks!"
"Eva, your class has been a turning point for me. Thank you
for your lessons and encouragement. I've gone from saying "I want to be
a writer" to "I AM a writer." I hope to take another of your classes
sometime soon, possibly magazine writing. Thanks again!"
"Excellent in every way. The best writing course I have taken so far."
"For six weeks, I got to look forward to reading my talented
classmates contributions. A new nook designed just for writing is now a
reality. I purposely engage in at least two other creative activities
daily. I torment the local librarians mercilessly, with inter-library
loan requests for books from your lists of suggestions. But, most
importantly, I'm writing every single day. That in itself is a miracle.
Thank you, thank you, thank you."
"Hi, Eva. I'm sixty five years old and had never written
before. You were an encouragement and blessing to me during the course.
I just had my first column printed in a local monthly magazine that has
a circulation of 30,000. Thank you for your positive input during the
course."
"I absolutely loved this class. It was inspiring and gave me
lots of practice and new information. I loved reading the works of
fellow classmates."
"I am sad to see our class come to an end. Eva, you have
been a wonderful mentor and instructor. You have challenged and
encouraged me to reach new levels. You have opened a creativity in me
that I didn't know existed. I was so nervous when this class started
but you and my classmates quickly made me feel at ease. Now, my dream
of being a writer doesn't seem so farfetched. Thank you, thank you. I
will 'see' you in the fall."
"I am sad to see this class end. We have an incredible
group. The writing of others also inspired me to push myself a little
harder. The communications amongst our group was just great."
"I can't thank you enough for your encouragement. To think I
entered the class totally incapable of submitting my work for
publication and already I have one piece pending publication [and] have
another submitted. Yes I am going to do a rewrite on this and submit it
to the contest in addition to two old stories that I now had the
courage to dust off, polish and send. I am indebted to you. It is
amazing how you do this online. Somehow you know just the right things
to say to each of us despite our different circumstances. You are
amazing!"
"I do have potential to be a great writer as does everyone
in this class, and hope that this also encourages everyone as much as
it did/still does me. I have a lot of dream smashers around me, but
never knew they had a name. This course enlightened me, encouraged me,
and validated me on many levels and I thank you from the bottom of my
toes. Thank you for offering this material. I printed each lesson up,
placed them in page protectors and gave them a home in a pretty three
ring binder for quick reference and inspiration. Happy writing to
everyone!"
"I feel so fortunate to have found your class and the way
back to writing. Thank you for your patience, sharing your wisdom, your
encouragement (nudges) and insight."
"I feel the one area that I must comment on was Eva's
enforced G rating. There is so much trash out there and gore and it was
a welcome addition to this course. I don't like the trashy stuff and
was glad that I wasn't subjected to it here. I hope that you continue
this rule. I applaud her for upholding this rule during her class. I
also appreciate all the encouragement that she has given me over the
past few weeks, and her honesty. I will definitely be signing up for
more of the writing courses and hope that she will be teaching them.
This course has helped to get me back on track with my writing, given
me back the confidence that I lost, and makes me feel like I am a
writer and I can write to be published. I could not have done this if
it wasn't an on line class. You don't know how much this means to me."
"I found the advice and resources invaluable. Thanks so much!"
"I had a grand time! I don't want to end."
"I had no idea of the impact of the feedback. Once I posted
a lesson, I would check repeatedly for responses. The class was great.
I'm taking the magazine writing class also, but wish Eva taught more
fiction classes. I'd take every one."
"I had stopped writing before this class. I just couldn't
seem to find my way clear. Eva, this has been an extremely helpful
class for me. I feel like I have regained so much. Thank you."
"I have learned so much, and words that have been slumbering
in my brain for years are yawning. This class has inspired me so much
that I have even created a new work space in my home. It now commands
me to keep writing."
"I have loved taking part in these classes. The discussion
areas are my favorite. We do have such an array of talented individuals
here. And Eva thanks for being so real. I feel absolutely blessed to be
a part of this class."
"I have really enjoyed this course and will be starting the
second course in September. I have been studying through a Writing
School for the last four years, but did not progress with writing until
beginning your course. The most important aspect for me is the weekly
feedback from [the instructor] and my fellow students. My writing has
improved immensely and I'm chasing work. It has been an absolute
pleasure to be involved in this class and I can't wait until September
for the next course to begin."
"I have thoroughly enjoyed this class and will implement
many of the lessons learned to further my writing. It has been a
pleasure to meet and interact with so many talented, creative writers
and I just want to extend my thanks to Eva for her positive
encouragement. I will miss you all."
"I just completed the final. Missed only one, should have
checked the one that came to mind first rather than think about it. I
want you to know that this course and your instruction has helped me a
great deal. I've expanded my genre and discovered a renewed interest in
my own work. I had lost interest and was considering chucking
everything into a bonfire and giving up. This was a last attempt to
find out if writing was what I was meant to do. And now I know it is.
Thank you so much for your encouragement and evaluations. I will be
taking the Writerific II class later in the year. I know it will be as
beneficial to me as this one has been."
"I just loved this course. I will recommend it to others."
"I just sold my first piece to an online magazine. The check
will be in the mail Monday….I also sold a picture to go along with it.
I'm so excited, I had to share."
"I just wanted to say that I love this class I have written
more during this class than in my whole life and have become more
confident about it in the process. I am very new to this and I cannot
wait to write more and get more experience and hopefully one day have
the confidence to submit for publication. Thank you Eva this class is
great."
"I loved this course...it not only helped me to improve my
writing with valuable techniques and tools, but it has helped me
realize my passion for writing. Eva was a great instructor which is
saying a lot for being online and not meeting face to face...I feel
like I have a mentor and friend...I will definitely recommend this
course to my friends."
"I'm a fan of yours (and of all my online classmates)
forever! Really enjoyed very moment of it and am so thankful that my
creative side is awakening."
"I never let anyone read my writing before because of a
negative experience in college. An instructor told me flat out "you
just cannot write" and it haunted me for a long time. Fast forward a
million years...the last six weeks has opened a new world for me. The
positive feedback from all of you unlocked a door that should have
never been closed. For this I am grateful."
"I realized my personal goal by signing up for this class.
It was the best bit of money I have spent on myself in a very long
time. The interaction in the discussion areas was sweet, kind,
encouraging and thought provoking. And you Ms. Eva, should feel equally
proud of producing and re-shaping so many people. Thank you for making
me open up and write and think bigger than before by the questions you
asked and the lessons/assignments provided. Looking forward to signing
up for your Writing Your Life Story class. Thank you for the challenge
and the clear feedback. This was truly a fun and rewarding experience
for me and I dare say, to everyone else as well. See you on the shores
of creativity."
"I retired last year because of my "disease" MS and have
been floundering in boredom and self pity. Your class has helped me
realize that writing is a vehicle not only to deal with personal issues
but to possibly contribute to others. I have enjoyed your lessons and
the writing of everyone in this class. Thank you, Eva and classmates."
"I so appreciate this class...the way in which the topics
were presented, the flow, the message. I feel like with writing again,
I am back in touch with a little bit of magic...a little bit of wonder.
A priceless gift! Thank you, dear mentor Eva."
"I took this course to tighten up on my writing with better
use of language, research and editing. Eva was excellent from the first
assignment and I was able to learn some important techniques for my
craft. I wish I could bottle her. Thanks so much, Eva. I feel that I
have grown so much."
"It's wonderful to be given a subject to write about. To
know that anything is interesting if the writer is good at his craft.
Best of all to have ones stories evaluated by someone who is a kind and
gentle critic and knows when a story is ready to be read."
"It was a fascinating and stimulating 6 weeks. I hate to see
it come to an end, but it will stay with me in a change of habits and
ideas."
"I wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you that an
article I submitted to Simple Joy magazine was accepted and will be in
the February issue. It would not have happened without this class. I
still am kind of amazed that I sent in a submission but the support of
you and my fellow classmates built up my confidence. Thanks for
everything and I appreciate the opportunity to participate in such a
wonderful class. I will definitely continue to write and learn."
"I wanted to say thank you very much for the opportunity
your class has given me. Your assignments made me realize how much I
love to write, and it has given me the direction that I could not find
in my four years of college and the year since. I know many teachers
never know how much they impact their students, so I wanted to say -
thank you so much!"
"I wanted to thank you HEAPS for giving me the nudge to
start sending my stuff off and finding a home for it. As of this month
I have an essay I wrote appearing in Walt Disney World's Family Fun
Magazine! Yippie! I also finished my first children's book and it is
with a publisher, as well as I've finished my first chic-lit book (it's
basically done, just letting it percolate), before sending it off to
publishers! GULP!…You ROCK!"
"I was feeling really chicken to join the class. Still, I
went ahead with it. In the end it was great. This course has made me
stretch and learn and grow. Just to give you something to shout about,
my story, the “Flying Rickshaw” was published in the local TimeOut
Dubai recently."
"Just wanted to say that this class has been enriching and a
lot of fun too. I have enjoyed the different styles and formats that
are taken and how we each approach an assignment from a differnt point
of view. Eva, you do a wonderful job as teacher and mentor. I plan to
take some time to absorb all that we have been working on and will
enroll in Writerrific II in a few weeks. Thank you for all of your
feedback and support. It has been very encouraging and motivational."
"My story, Dinner's Ready!, will be published in the
September issue of the internet mag, SmokeLong Quarterly. This story
sprang from our prompt "Mary was fed up with Bob" [an assignment in
Writeriffic]. If only it was ALWAYS this easy!"
"Needless to say, you have been an inspiration. I will
definitely be in your next Writterific class! Thanks for helping me
realize my dreams. You have been a great mentor."
"Oh, Eva, what a Pandora’s Box you opened up with this
assignment. I have had others ask me “if money was no object, what
would you do?” I didn’t know I had shoved down so much. I want to thank
you for teaching this class and the encouragement you give. I will be
going away for the month of July for a much needed break, but I will be
taking my writer’s journal and other writing books with me. How do I
find out what classes you are teaching in the fall? I want to write my
memoirs, if for no other reason than I would like my kids to know what
makes their old Mom tick. I hope to get my mother to do the same."
"Really and truly enjoyed this course. Not only did it give
me the basics on how to get started with writing for "real," but gave
excellent practical methods to attain writing goals. Sometimes you
don't know where to start, but this was certainly the perfect place!"
"Thanks a million, I am enrolled in the Craft of Magazine
Writing and so far have enjoyed that class as well. I am so excited
about writing, and it is nice to have the guidance of someone who
shares that passion."
"Thanks Eva and staff. I am already using your suggestions
in my writing and my work. I now have a 'dream smasher' smasher of my
own..a counter-critic that goes into action at the first sign of
negativity instead of creativity. I jot down titles, ideas,
experiences..anything I might use later. I've discovered I like writing
fiction..what would you suggest as a good book? I thought I would be
relieved when I didn't have an assignment to do..not so. It was great
to read others' writing..to see some published. Very encouraging for
all of us. Thank you!!"
"Thanks, Eva, for providing the much needed self-esteem. Thanks, hopefully, there will be more teachers like you."
"Thank you, Eva, for bringing out the creative side in me
that has been squelched for so long. Miss Mary (my elementary teacher
who stopped me from writing) awakened then nearly destroyed it. But you
have resurrected, revived, and renewed my dreams of writing. Speaking
for the class and myself, I make this pronouncement. "WE LOVE YOU,
EVA!""
"Thank YOU, Eva, for your inspirational words and lessons.
Your resources have been so wonderful and chatting with classmates so
inspirational. You've not heard the last from us! P.S. I have also
ordered some of your books. I had no idea of the breadth or depth of
your writing until I looked them all up. You've had a fruitful and busy
writing career! My best to you!"
"Thank you for helping me learn how to make my dream, a
reality. This was my first writing class, and I've learned a lot.
However, I still have a lot to learn and even more to create. Thanks to
you , I no longer feel that my dream of writing a book is foolish or
unrealistic. People do write-(with more classes)-SO CAN I."
"Thank you for the encouragement. This has really inspired
me to continue to write and move forward. I am even thinking about
submitting for publication in areas I did not think about before. I
look forward to your next class."
"Thank you for the life-changing experience of these past
few weeks. I would never have dreamed that I could learn as much as I
did from an online course. I’ll miss this class. It’s been a gift."
"Thank you so much for this wonderful course. It far
exceeded my expectations. I took this class because I was in a rut in
my job. I wanted to add more color and creativity to my life. I wanted
to explore creative writing – something I had not studied since high
school and college – many moons ago. I have truly enjoyed this class
and your excellent instruction. I have learned so much from you. Being
new at this, I sincerely appreciate your encouragement. Being a real
novice writer, you made it easy for me to participate. I love the
bubble technique. I’m thankful that you gave me the “hard” weekly
Artist Date assignments, which forced me to work on my scrapbooks,
dance, sing or garden every week without guilt. This class has been
like a retreat for me -- stimulating, insightful, and therapeutic.
Thanks a million!"
"Thank you so much. This class has surely been a blessing to
me. Writing has been a gift and love of mine since I was a child.
However, my grammar kept me from sharing my work much over the years.
Please keep up the great NUDGING for myself and others."
"The assignments were wonderful. They really opened up my
creativity and encouraged me to push beyond what I thought I was
capable of. The feedback and structure of the class was great. I will
take more courses with this instructor, and will encourage my friends
to do the same."
"The truth is I not only loved this class, but it brought me
to a place in life where I have never been before. I have you to thank
for that, Eva. Your class opened up a whole new world for me. Just to
say those words brings a depth of emotion from within me that I can't
describe. You have been a great inspiration to me in every way and your
way of teaching has encouraged me to go foward with renewed strength in
my dreams and my vision to never give up. The dream to write was there,
but it wasn't something I could really see until I took your class. Now
I feel I have direction and I have learned so much from what you have
taught me. It makes me want to learn more. You will see me again in
July. I will be in your class front and center. I couldn't imagine not
taking it. I love your style of teaching so much that I want to take
all of your classes because I know how much they will benefit me. Thank
you again, Eva for all that you have given me. Yes, I am sentimental,
but sincere in all that I say."
"The wonder of this class has been what I have learned about
myself, as well as the inspiration I have received from you, Eva, and
members of the class. I feel like I have begun a very exciting creative
journey. I'm not sure where the road will take me, but I know I want to
go forward. I will be taking another of your classes in January and I
look forward to attending a conference or two and connect with a
writing group. Thank you, Eva, for your wise words and encouraging
nudges. You are a great teacher, a lovely person and such a talented
writer."
"This course exceeded my expectations. I have been motivated
and informed, with notes and reading recommendations and web sites so
that I can continue to learn. Dr. Eva Shaw is an excellent instructor,
very helpful and personally involved with her class. I enjoyed the
course immensely. Thank you!"
"This couse was extremely valuable to me. I didn't know what
to expect before the class, but am very happy that I took the course.
Eva and my classmates were very supportive and positive. Great class!"
"This has been my best experience yet with an online class.
You have a knack for teaching that is very uplifting and inspiring. I
feel like I have made a lot of progress in this class."
"This was a wonderful course and I would highly recommend it
to others interesting in writing. I can't say enough about the
instructor. She was very encouraging, professional and always willing
to help with any questions."
"This was my first online course. The best part for me was
the ability to do my work at my own pace. Eve was excellent with her
responses to all of us in the class. The information she shared with us
was exceptional and I left lesson 12 knowing I can do this writing
thing. Thank you."
"This was my first writing class and I really enjoyed it.
Eva was always encouraging and what was just a diversion (this class)
to start with has actually got me up on continuing to write. Thanks to
Eva and all the other students!"
"This was my first writing course. Being new to writing and
insecure of my talent or lack thereof, I thought Eva's policy of only
positive comments a boost. The suggested reading list is a keeper,
especially for someone like me who has so much to learn. Eva was great.
Thank you."
"This was my very first Online course. I truly enjoyed the
Lessons, Assignments and even the quizzes! I have gained a lot of
useful material that I know I will refer to in the future. Thank you
very much."
"This was one of the most satisfying educational experiences
I have ever had the pleasure of taking. I eagerly anticipated each new
lesson. Wonderful teacher. Informative lessons. Great classmates.
Volumnes of information given that I will now put to use. Thank you so
very much!"
"What an inspirational and supportive instructor. Thank you so much"
"When I enrolled in this course, I thought it would be all
writing and criticism. It was more than that. It gave me confidence in
myself and in my writing. You gave me support to believe in myself. I
loved the course so much that I have enrolled in Part 2, Writeriffic 2."
"Wonderful Class! I really enjoyed it and cannot wait to take another class with Eva!"
"You have been a great inspiration, and I appreciate the
feedback you give us all. It's hard to believe that someone I've only
met on-line could impact my life - I've absolutely enjoyed this class,
and feel inspired to keep writing."
"Your course and the resources you bring to light has/have
been priceless. I have done more to create and live within the writer's
life in these past weeks than ever before. Thank you for the space to
grow, for the support, and for the direction."
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Who
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visions into the written word? Is it really possible to become a
terrific writer? You'll find the answer to these and more of your
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