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Writing Classes

In addition to classes, writing services include:

  • Marketing Materials (Newsletters; Press Releases; Brochures; Press Kits; Sales Sheets; Advertorials)
  • Writing Coaching
  • Magazine Article Writing
  • Publishing Consultation

Please call 303.494.0457 or email elizabeth@tothepointbiz.com for more information on the following classes or other writing services.

Adult Classes

Writing Magazine Articles & Getting Them Published
Focus is on developing topics that grab editors, interviewing the best sources for those subjects, writing crisp and stimulating copy and then selling the articles.

Freelance Writing
Focus is on various ways of making a living as a freelance writer. Details include how to market yourself and what to charge as well as how to write brochures, press releases and articles through hands-on writing exercises.

Writing Your Life Story: The Memoir
Focus is on utilizing memory triggers to uncover the personal messages and themes of your life — turning the material of a diary or your memory into an engaging memoir.

Writing the Non-Fiction Book Proposal Publishers Want to Buy
Focus is on using the development of your book proposal to tighten up your book. Exercises enable students to have rough drafts of both by the time the class ends.

Business Writing
Focus is on learning how to write with to-the-point clarity in all business areas — everything from emails to proposals.

Writing Children’s Books & Getting Them Published
Focus is on writing & developing stories for different age groups as well as on the steps needed to market your book to the appropriate publishers and/or agents. Basic info on self-publishing included.

Children’s After School and Summer Writing Camp Classes

Creative Writing: Writing Without Rules
The class sidesteps the ‘how’ of writing with exercises and activities that free 8- to 12-year-old students to discover the fun of writing. Grammar and spelling take a backseat to creative expression.

Creative Writing for Boys
This class utilizes research that reveals specific needs boys in the 8- to 12-year-old range need to have met to encourage and support their writing. Like in the Writing Without Rules class, Creative Writing for Boys focuses on exercises and activities that free students to discover the fun of writing. Grammar and spelling take a backseat to creative expression.

Testimonials

“Elizabeth is a great instructor with a great sense of humor! The class was really interesting and challenged me to try new ideas.” Johathan R.

“Great balance of encouraging us and challenging us without the weight of too much expectation or shame for not producing. I thoroughly enjoyed Elizabeth’s kind yet straightforward personality and teaching style combined with the interaction and creativity of the group.” Katherine A.

“Elizabeth Gold goes beyond the classroom — very helpful and kind — with a plethora of information to share!” Marcy L.

“Elizabeth is a dynamic, well-informed presenter. She gave us great exercises, great feedback, great ideas.” Fred G.