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This is a six-session course designed for students who want to learn more than just the basics about writing personal essays. If you want to expand your knowledge of writing from your life, and/or you have an eye toward publishing, this course will equip you with the tools for developing expertly crafted essays of a personal nature. Students will receive an emailed lecture every 10 days with a written assignment that is to be emailed to the instructor. The instructor will return detailed critiques of each essay. In addition to gaining mastery in the craft of writing personal essays, students will learn what is required to submit essays for publication. Students are asked to read and comment on published personal essays and memoirs while enrolled in this course. Prerequisite: Students must have taken Writing Personal Essays or Your Life in Essays, or submit a cover letter and personal essay to the instructor showing proficient writing ability and understanding of the genre. Writing Personal Essays -- Advanced “I learned to write more freely, letting tales unfold by the sheer act of committing them to paper. I became more able to detect which details to include or edit in order to improve the flow of the story. I liked the critical feedback most of all but I enjoyed the notes on style and the outside reading assignments as well. I thought it was an exceptional value for the price to get such detailed, expert feedback on my writing.” ~ Terry “Margie showed me how to sharpen my focus for the reader. I have begun submitting my essays for publication.” ~ Diane “Margie was more approachable than I could have hoped and more constructive than I expected. Her advice helped me to focus on why I do what I do with my style and just writing in general. I honestly don’t know if I have ever learned as much in a course.” ~ Kathie “I appreciated Margie’s comments on my essays. I felt they were pretty dead-on accurate, and they definitely helped guide my revisions. I liked having a deadline to meet (even though I occasionally found it difficult to do). I liked the extra non-writing assignments. I found the course to be very instructive and helpful.” ~ Deb “I liked having private tutoring! What a luxury. I liked the pressure of deadlines and Margie’s positive approach.” ~ Roz “The reading material gave helpful ideas for going about the writing of a piece and getting it into print.” ~ Eileen “The best part of the course was the specific commentary on each essay with suggestions for improvements. This course is well worth the effort.” ~ John |
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