Effective Business Writing

Effective written communication is one of the most valued skills in business today! Learn techniques to improve your general writing skills and help you develop clear, concise and effective business communication skills. You will then apply your new knowledge in written communication to such common workplace applications as letters, reports, e-mail, memos, self-editing and more plus learn commonly available tools to help you continue to progress.  Bring flash drive to 1st class!

Instructor: M. Brenda Smith, experienced teacher, writer and editor and president of WriteSmith, a Merrimack Valley based company that provides coaching, writing and editing services to businesses and individuals

511 PRDV1085-RWB: W, 6-8:30pm, 6 wks, 5/16-6/20, $285 + $40 materials fee + $10 capital fee,  Riverwalk

So You Want to Be a Writer?  

This lively workshop is for anyone just getting started and those who want to become better writers.  Explore professional writing opportunities available in today’s economy, different writing styles, the influence of new social media, Facebook, Twitter and blogging, and look at different writers who will inspire your work.  Includes visits and tips from published authors, reporters and bloggers who will share their own experiences.

Instructor: Jill Harmacinski, experienced writer, blogger and Eagle Tribune reporter

May be offered in the future!

 From Chicken Scratch to Publication  NEW!

Are you looking to get a column, story or memoir published?  Take your ideas, do some serious writing and refine your work in this practical, hands-on interactive workshop designed to help ready your work for publication.  This workshop includes writing drills and peer review, so a willingness to share your work with classmates is a must.  Guest speakers will also share how they started writing, initially got their work published and what editors are seeking.

Instructor:  Jill Harmacinski, experienced writer, blogger and Eagle Tribune reporter

503 ESBD1115-RWA: Th, 6-8pm, 5 wks, 5/3-5/31, $195, Riverwalk