Hands on writing exercises, brief lecture, reading and discussion. Participants will be actively involved in this upbeat, accelerated learning environment and will cover:
- The 5 C's of better business writing
- Solutions to common writing pitfalls
- Creative preparation tips and ways to beat writers block
- Gender inclusive language · When to write, when not to write
- Proper punctuation, new tools · Grammar refresher and spelling check-up
- 12 proofreading and editing techniques · Copyright: do's and don'ts for professionals
- Email etiquette · Letter and memo: components and formats
- Achieving proper tone to get desired results
- Savvy salutations
- Helpful business writing resources
Everyone will receive the book "Writing for Business Results" by Patricia Seraydarian, which makes a great take-away reference. The instructor offers optional five minute critiques to each participant bringing in a one-page writing sample.
Former students give two thumbs up saying, "This class was much more fun than I thought it would be!" "I went right back to the office and immediately started applying Mary Rose's techniques." "Thank you Mary Rose. Your class was a painless way to improve my writing. The individual consultation helped me realize what I was doing well and what I could do even better."
On Site Trainings: Schedule onsite employee trainings by calling Mary Rose Remington, 651-457-1302, or send an email to mrose@maryremington.com . Please indicate dates preferred. Investment: Standard fee for an eight hour seminar in the Twin City area is $1,950 for up to 20 participants. This fee includes all handouts and mileage. Books are extra, $12.00 per person. Individual coaching sessions are also available with Mary Rose Remington. Her fee is $65 for a half hour. $120 per hour. Please contact Mary Rose directly to set up an appointment.
Instructor Bio Mary Rose Remington, B.A., M.S.Education is a freelance writer, syndicated columnist, author, career counselor, instructor and business consultant with her company- Life's Working Solutions. She teaches writing at Employers Association and The Loft Literary Center. Mary Rose creates a safe, fun learning environment and loves to help people improve their writing skills.
