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This course will soon be retired. Last day to enroll is June 11 2025 What is it like to work as a video game writer? How do you even apply for game writing jobs? Is it true that you might have to take a writing test? This capstone course puts everything you’ve learned in the previous courses together. Each assignment has helped you produce writing samples that are suitable for a portfolio. Now we’ll show what to do with it. We’ll explore what it takes to get a position as a video game writer or narrative designer, including how to get experience that will make you stand out. We look at what the hiring process is like, what sort of writing tests you may be asked to perform, and how to connect with people in the industry. Verified learners who complete this course will receive feedback on their portfolio from the instructor. Verified learners will also access additional resources, including game industry interviews, assignments and discussion topics, connecting with a community of other writers and game enthusiasts.

Explore the intricacies of Reader Writer Semaphore (rwsem) design in Linux kernel during this 42-minute conference talk from Kernel Recipes 2024. Delve into the synchronization mechanism used for read-heavy sleepable critical sections, examining techniques like optimistic spinning, lock handoff, and non-spinnable approaches that balance performance and fairness for long-duration waiters. Investigate the impact of atomic contention during reader lock acquisition on container application scalability. Compare the current rwsem design with scalable alternatives such as perCPU reader-writer semaphores, analyzing their effects on reader-side scalability and writer performance. Learn about potential approaches to address writer-heavy problems with perCPU rwsem as presented by speaker Neeraj Upadhyay.

Explore the fundamentals of serialization writing in this 24-minute video tutorial. Learn how to create a new project, understand the concept of Serialization Writer, and delve into basic constants. Discover the importance of bigendian and flags in serialization. Master the techniques of writing bytes, using WriteBytes function, and printing bytes. Gain practical knowledge to enhance your programming skills in data serialization and storage.

Learn about Hermes, an innovative encrypted database system designed to support multiple writers while maintaining both efficiency and security in this 11-minute IEEE conference presentation. Discover the technical architecture and implementation details of this multi-writer encrypted database solution that addresses the challenges of concurrent access in secure database environments. Explore the cryptographic protocols and optimization techniques used to ensure data confidentiality while enabling multiple users to simultaneously write to the database without compromising performance. Understand the security guarantees provided by the system, including protection against various attack vectors while maintaining practical usability for real-world applications. Examine the performance benchmarks and comparative analysis that demonstrate Hermes' efficiency advantages over existing encrypted database solutions, and gain insights into the trade-offs between security, functionality, and performance in modern encrypted database design.

All you need to know about LibreOffice Writer, from the basics to taking advantage of all the major benefits it offers. What you'll learn: Learn how to use Writer to produce great looking documents: letters, books, resume, thesis, ...etcUnderstand the Writer interface and how to use it and customise it at its bestHow Writer interacts with other LibreOffice components and use these featuresUse styles to be efficient and produce professional looking document COURSE LAST REVIEW: JUNE 2025JOIN OVER 5250 STUDENTS IN MY COURSES!-LibreOffice is a powerful free suite, learn how to use it at best to make your documents look good and support modern open document formats.Learn all you need to know to use LibreOffice to full advantage! You are going to see the different components of LibreOffice and a series of how-to guides.Writer, the word-processor. From writing a quick, simple letter (but professionally looking) to a full book. Format characters, paragraphs, sections. Work with images and frames. Learn how styles and templates can make you more productive and achieve better results in lesser time. Customize LibreOffice to your liking and learn tools and extensions available that will make your life easier.You will get:Full, free lifetime accessAll future extra lectures and upgrades are always included for freeUnconditional Udemy 30 day money-back guarantee - that's my personal promise of your success!What do they say about Libreoffice courses?"I took Paolo's 3 courses on LibreOffice. Although all of them were great, this one was probably the best for me. I found the sections on Mail-merge, Content, and Change Tracking particularly useful for scenarios where you're running a small business, writing the great next novel, or collaborating on documents. There's a LOT Writer can do, and this course manages to go over most if not all of its features in just under 4 hours of lectures and actually teach you something. If you're planning on moving from MS Word, this course is probably a must."Buy now the course and start immediately to use LibreOffice, the free suite that supports open formats (and also Microsoft Office).

Learn practical tips to improve your writing. Explore the mindset of an elite writer and learn what top wordsmiths do to keep their writing purposeful, concise, and a joy to read.

Learn to develop your writing talents and market yourself as a freelance writer. What you'll learn: How to choose a style and genre of writing that is best suited to your talents and all the various types and genres of freelance writing and how to find themThe pros and cons (benefits and negatives) of a freelance writing careerHow to establish your name as a freelancer and build your reputation to start your careerHow to setup and maintain profiles on all the best freelance job finding websitesHow to set up and stick to a budgetHow to competitively priced with skill set and make sure you are getting paid what you are worthHow to establish long-term working relationships and contractsHow to fight writer's block and set realistic career goals LATEST: Course Updated Again for April 1st, 2023 About this course: 1,000+ Students Within 2 days of Hitting the Udemy Market Place 33 Lectures packed full of Money Making Tips 20 5-Star Reviews from very happy students in my course All future extra lectures and upgrades are always included for free Unconditional Udemy 30 day money-back guarantee - that's my personal promise of your success! Regular free surprise bonuses to increase your income even more! 30 Day 100% Risk Free Offer! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Banana Head, Do you? Want to Learn how to Choice a Writing Niche that will provide Financial Freedom?Want to Land more Freelance Writing Jobs and Earn More Money with Your Writing Gigs?Want to Learn Where to Locate Highly Writing Gigs Online and How to Close LONGTERM Clients?Want to Ditch Your Energy Sucking 9 to 5? I am going to show you exactly how to that in a few short minutes I bet that you are letting Money and Opportunity Slip Through your Fingers... If you say yes to any of these writing style and you want to start anew without a boss and an alarm clock, you might want to consider becoming a freelance writer. I will teach you how to skip the low-paying writing gigs and build a freelance writing career you can be proud of This course will teach you everything you could ever want to know about becoming a successful freelance writer. Build a Solid Foundation as an Online Writer Go Freelance Without Going Broke Effectively Market Yourself as a Freelance Writer Expertly Write for the Top Online Freelance Sites Earn a Full-Time Living and Give Yourself a Pay Rise So, you've read this far! Thank you. This course provides you with the tools and information necessary to have a full-time or part-time career as a freelance writer and allow you to share your talent for words with the rest of the world. Learn how to charge more money and build a stellar reputation by choosing the right niches for you. Learning Objectives of This Course How to choose a style and genre of writing that is best suited to your talents and all the various types and genres of freelance writing and how to find themThe pros and cons (benefits and negatives) of a freelance writing careerHow to establish your name as a freelancer and build your reputation to start your careerHow to set up and maintain profiles on all the best freelance job finding websitesHow to set up and stick to a budgetHow to be competitively priced with your skillset and make sure you are getting paid what you are worthHow to establish long-term working relationships and contractsHow to fight writer's block and set realistic career goalsAnd Much Much Mores.......... Discover the secret method that all the high earning freelance writers apply to their business. Then learn how to use this method to earn more money on a regular basis, while adding incredible value to your clients. Find out exactly how much to charge clients "I'll Show you Many Different Ways to Work As a Writer and Get Paid for Doing What You Love.." Of course, this includes getting paid to do it from anywhere in the world at any time of day or night on a wide variety of subjects. This could mean everything - from technical writing, poetry, short stories, search engine optimization articles, blog articles, product descriptions and everything in between. Nothing is kept secret - I reveal all I know ... and as I test even more things, those that are successful are added to the course - at no extra cost to you! This is a course that will continue to grow and grow. As well as the Udemy 30 day guarantee, you have my personal promise that you will be wowed and delighted by what you'll learn in the next 3 to 4 hours ... and you'll be kicking yourself if you already have a Udemy course and have been missing out on fabulous potential earnings. SEE WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING... A good overview of freelancing "I have been doing freelance jobs for some years now, as a way to earn some extra cash. I took this course because I am seriously considering working full time as a freelancer. I got a lot of good ideas from the lectures and I look forward to putting them into practice. There are many good tips in this course on how to build up a successful freelance career. I work a lot on oDesk, so the particular advice referring to this site was very useful for me. I think this course is useful for anyone who is considering working as a freelancer, it gives an accurate overview of what to expect and the steps you need to do in order to achieve success." Lisa Court "Explains this line of work: the pros, the cons and the grey area" "I found this course essential to my daily work. The fact that as a college student, at times a wrench is tossed in our path, necessary life adjustments take in effect. Writing is a powerful skill to have, as long as it is good writing. This course introduces the student to an alternative non self-deprecating form of y income that can work around student schedules and can serve as that extra change needed when living from paycheck to paycheck. The curriculum commences by diving into the world of freelancing. It explains the pros and cons of this type of job or gig. Most places just will tell you “how great it is” and leave you to experience the cons which can be a migraine at times. Knowing the odds and ends always helps with making a well informed decision. This prepares you with the business aspect, the foundation. Many people have ideas and need that setoff wings to fly. This serves as the fine tuning and the extra push to start. I was very glad to see that the author took it a couple steps further. Instead of script form, [he] included personal experience, which humanizes the course, thus creating a passive mood where, students can say “Ok, I have been there!” or “I can relate to what he is saying.” I find, personally, that with examples that apply to real time or can be related to, tend to enhance the learning. Rather than listen and take notes to look over at a later time, it calls upon every single student to ponder on how it applies and forces an internal self-analysis. This leads to strategizing and implementing changes and goals in motion. There is so much information conveyed in this course and presented in a manner that anyone can comprehend. I enjoyed it and hope others do, because it is a true gem. Other explanations are one sided, while this one tells it how it is." Mrs C Mills Everything you need to know to be your own boss and succeed in freelance writing, including: What you will need to succeed in the businessHow to start earning income immediatelyBest ways to take advantage of broker websitesHow to work directly with clients, including finding jobs and greatly increasing your earningsThe principles of earning the highest-paying work Answers to some of the most frequently asked questionsThe author’s favorite resources Remember: If You're Not Earning What You Want To As A Freelancer? Learn How To Make A Lot More Money With A Lot Less Work... Invest in My Course Today!!!! 30 Day 100% Risk-Free Offer! PSS: Do you really want to be a writer? Do you really want to enjoy a lifestyle that you only dream about now? PSSS: It will take hard work. It will take perseverance. But if you can honestly answer “Yes” then there is no reason why you can’t start building your writing business today. If I made this writing business work, then so can you! It’s been truly satisfying for me and also for many of my writer friends whom I have been able to help along the way. I wish you every success with your writing and I hope that this guide will be an invaluable resource for you… I explain about a bunch of different ways that you can be paid to write. 30 Day 100% Risk-Free Offer! It is a 100% no-risk deal for you. As with all my courses: The initial low price will increase shortly - the course is currently $200, but will next increase to $499you have unlimited lifetime access at no extra costs, everall future additional lectures, bonuses, etc in this course are always freethere's an unconditional, never any questions asked full 30-day money-back-in-full guaranteemy help is always available to you if you get stuck or have a question - my support is legendary in Udemy What are you waiting for? 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This 23-minute AWS OnAir episode demonstrates how the new writer endpoint feature of Amazon Aurora Global Database enables seamless cross-regional failover without requiring application stack updates. Explore two common application patterns and see how the writer endpoint simplifies disaster recovery scenarios through practical demonstrations. Learn the benefits of this feature for maintaining database availability during regional outages. Part of AWS Events' educational content showcasing Amazon Web Services' cloud solutions for database management and disaster recovery planning.

Dive into a comprehensive interview with actress and writer Kelli McNeil as she explores the intricacies of finding a writer's voice. Learn about Texas sayings, children's book writing, illustrations, and the writing process. Gain insights on empathy and openness in storytelling, winning screenwriting competitions, and selecting the right story to tell. Discover what can potentially ruin a story and how to identify your protagonist. This in-depth discussion covers various aspects of writing, from personal experiences to practical advice for aspiring writers.

Learn what makes romance fiction the most popular genre in the world with the help of an award-winning romance author. What you'll learn: An understanding of what attracts you to romance fiction and how you can focus on one particular subgenre and make it your own.An appreciation of romance story craft and how the romance genre offers authors a wide range of opportunities to explore their creativity.How to understand, appreciate and develop your own ideal process as a writer.How to use story structure to create an emotional experience for your readers. Have you ever read a totally enthralling romance novel and been so carried away with the characters and their love story that when you turned the last page you asked yourself, I wonder if I could write romance like that? The good news for writers is there has never been a better time to create your own romance stories and find readers who will enjoy them. Romance Fiction is by far the most popular form of commercial fiction enjoyed in the US today. Sales of romance have never been higher and publishers are looking for romance fiction of all genres and lengths to satisfy their readers. In addition, digital only publishers have greatly increased the number of opportunities for romance writers to share their stories with the world. This is your chance to be part of the booming market for romance fiction. This course has been created for any aspiring romance writer, including: Passionate readers of romance fiction who would love to share their own stories with readers around the world. Creative writers who would like to explore whether romance fiction is a genre that they would enjoy. Anyone who already writes romance fiction for pleasure and needs help to move to the next stage and write professionally. As a professional romance author I am going to discuss how to: investigate the wide range of romance fiction currently being published, how to research the type or romance fiction you love to read and would like to write overcome uncertainty and create and shape your own fiction learn the fundamental elements that make romance fiction special, so that you can get started and shape your writing from the start. The Course has been divided into FOUR Sections. Section 1. Welcome and Introduction to the Course Section 2. Introduction to Romance Fiction Section 3. How to Craft your Story Section 4. Your Writing Process. The course consists of a combination of video lectures and quiz exercises to checks on your understanding, using examples taken from romance fiction. At the end of the course you will have a much clearer appreciation of what kind of romance fiction that you enjoy and want to write, and how to use the specific story craft techniques to create compelling romance fiction. You will also receive a fully illustrated PDF book of the full and extended lecture notes that you can keep and refer to any time you need.

Embark on a comprehensive journey from GitHub novice to junior technical writer in this 41-minute video tutorial. Learn to fork and clone repositories, connect GitHub to JupyterHub, and navigate essential commands. Master the process of activating GitHub Actions for automated writing suggestions and website generation. Explore crucial steps like enabling repository issues, configuring action permissions, and optionally setting up a public website. Gain hands-on experience with Git commands for pushing changes and reviewing results. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the foundational skills to contribute effectively as a junior GitHub technical writer.

Watch a fascinating conference talk from YOW! 2015 where Richard P. Gabriel, a Renaissance man known for bridging technology and liberal arts, demonstrates how he programmed a Common Lisp application to manipulate language like a poet. Learn about an innovative approach to understanding writers' thinking processes through software that has produced master-level poetry recognized by expert audiences. Explore the intersection of programming and creative writing as Gabriel, with his unique background spanning computer science and poetry, shares insights into his unconventional programming methodology. Delve into how this former Lisp pioneer turned poet successfully merged the technical and artistic worlds, creating a lasting impact on both software development and creative expression. Discover a programming perspective that challenges traditional approaches and demonstrates how technology can be used as an instrument for artistic creation.

Discover the five essential attributes that transformed Adele Parks from an aspiring writer to one of Britain's most successful and beloved novelists in this TEDxWarwick talk. Gain insights into the keys to enduring success in the competitive and creative writing industry as Parks shares her journey to becoming a bestselling author. Learn how she overcame challenges, honed her craft, and achieved recognition, including having her books translated into 31 languages and selling over four and a half million UK editions. Explore the importance of literacy advocacy and media engagement in building a successful writing career. Drawing from her experiences as an ambassador for literacy organizations and her contributions to national media, Parks offers valuable advice for aspiring writers and creative professionals. Understand the path that led to her receiving an MBE from King Charles III for her services to literature, and gain inspiration to pursue your own writing ambitions.

Explore the challenges and solutions of active-active geo-replication in Venice through this 31-minute conference talk from Confluent. Dive into the complexities of data infrastructure focused on data in motion, and learn how to overcome the limitations of last-writer-wins scenarios. Discover how Confluent's cloud-native offering serves as the foundational platform for real-time data streaming across multiple sources within organizations. Gain insights into delivering rich, digital front-end customer experiences and transitioning to sophisticated, real-time, software-driven backend operations. Understand the importance of intelligent connective tissue in enabling seamless data flow and how it can revolutionize your organization's data infrastructure.

Write with style, speed, and confidence in all writing situations using techniques I used to write 11 books in 18 months What you'll learn: Write with style, focus, and clarity. Hook your reader and share your ideas with total accuracy. Write emails, articles, and proposals in minutes instead of hours. Express yourself without fear of judgement or writers block. Finally finish that website, book, or course you've had on the back-burner for too long. In general, you'll learn how to write the same amount of words in much less time while writing with more style and reader engagement. 4,000 students from over 100 countries can't be wrong: Write Now! IS A WINNER!But don't take my word for it, here is what your fellow Udemy students have to say..."Concise, straightforward and extremely effective." -Jen Buenafe"These techniques will soon have your readers applauding your style and creativity!A course that will explode your creativity and prepare you for a life of easier writing." -Todd Michael Watts"Dan's tips have given my writing more flair and I guarantee they'll give your writing more flair too!" -Catherine B "I found new ideas and methods to write better and faster than any previous course, and some of them I paid over $200. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn to write better, faster, and with more confidence." -William T Freeman"Mr. Johnston is a real live Superman Writing Teacher. His techniques are absolutely, unequivocally the best you are ever going to get as long as you live so take his course, take the course now, don't hesitate or you will miss out on receiving genius training that you won't get anyplace else." -Daryl Beecham"Ten amazing techniques, to the point without wasting any time." -Ahmed Mosaa"Audio and video quality excellent. Great course. Highly recommend it." -Bill Halford"This course by Dan Johnston is one of the best, most straight to the point writing lessons/tutorials that I have ever taken." -Joshua Huff Students Have Used This Course To Help Them:Write a BookStart a BlogCharm Website VisitorsUpgrade Company MarketingCraft A+ Essays Course Description I'm going to be honest, I'm using the techniques I teach in this course to write this very description. I have a poker game to get to tonight, and so I really want to get this done in a few minutes instead of a few hours.And that is really what this course is all about. How can you shorten the amount of time it takes you to write, while at the same time maintaining or improving the quality?How can you avoid staring at the page, or worse, just procrastinating all the writing you need to do?I was inspired to write this course when watching a friend of mine composing emails. He was just staring at the screen thinking of what to write and how to say it...I swear, certain species of birds went through new evolutionary phases between when he started that email and when he actually sent it.I tend to be the opposite. I'll respond to the most important of emails in a couple of minutes without second guessing my writing.Similarly, I often sit down to write a book and will end up with 2000-3000 words in just an hour or so.In this course I'm going to share with you 10 ways you too can be a more productive, confident, and creative writer. Personally, I’ve used the same techniques I teach inside to publish 12 books and create 7 Udemy courses in less than 3 years. So join me inside and start planning what you're going to do with all the extra time you'll have once you become a fast and efficient wordsmith. Your Writing Pro,Dan Johnston --- More From Current Students ---"I would urge anyone who needs or wants to be more productive with their writing to take this entertaining and to the point course." -Bruce Myron "This course by Dan Johnston is one of the best, most straight to the point writing lessons/tutorials that I have ever taken. It has given me an entirely new mindset on writing and I really can’t wait to see what the future holds. I will continue to use the advice found here forever.I highly recommend you take this course if you’re interested in becoming a better, more fluent and confident writer. You won’t be disappointed. This course has merit and will open doors to a new world of writing. Overcome your mind and holdbacks, just write. This course has given me a new sense of freedom for writing and gives amazing advice. I have no regrets for taking it and I know you won’t either. Go on! Sign up! You’ll be glad that you did.I can’t wait to hear what you think of this course and I look forward to seeing you on the other side of it. I’m sure you’ll agree that taking this course was one of the best decisions you’ve ever made to help get some basic writing principles for yourself. Enjoy!" -Joshua Huff "Clear and Succinct - Thank you for your clear and easy to follow course. Your manner is very easy-going and likable, and I'm inspired now to get on with my book which I have left for a while at seven chapters!" -Caroline Lucas "The primary message is to be as succinct and direct as possible when putting words on paper. I appreciate that the course was written and presented in the style that he was teaching. If you want some quick tips to help improve writing ability, take the few minutes to learn these techniques. Dan, thank you for sharing your writing wisdom with us." -Dana Peterson "Loved the course for its short and to the point videos. Dan did a good job of making the course fun and full of good content that is actionable." -Jane Manthorpe "Loved this course! I was able to finish it in a single afternoon and start working toward results already. He didn't waste time or overwhelm us with too much information. It's well worth the time to take this course and also worth the investment!" -Tammy Schaefer "I like my courses to be short and packed with info. This course exceeded my expectations! It presented simple, easy to implement tips to help you become a better, more productive writer - and it did so in an entertaining manner. Thanks!" -Cherie James "Writing help that you can use. I enjoyed this course very much. I have, I think, all of Dan's courses as his style is very inviting and friendly. I looked him up on Amazon to see what is really up with him. Yep, he has written many books and apparently people like him there too. I like this course because it is immediately helpful. Very good course Dan, I have already used one of your techniques." -Theresa Johnson "Learn to write your way to success! I just took the most amazing course on writing! The lessons and videos taught me to take my writing to the next level. If you're tired of being stuck in the mud with no where to go - then take this class so that you can burn with the fever of writing your way to success! Fact - I took a Writing with Flair course at the same time as this course. I requested a refund for that course because it was a long-winded version of the basics of writing. What Dan teaches - fast and confident - is so much more useful to anyone looking to write or already a writer! Dan's tips have given my writing more flair and I guarantee they'll give your writing more flair too!" -Catherine B Remember, when you take this course you're protected by a 30 day money back guarantee! So if it isn't everything you hoped and dreamed, you haven't lost anything. See you inside at the final challenge! Dan

Watch this 16-minute interview with author and screenwriter Tony DuShane as he explores the fundamental connection between reading and writing success. Discover why consistent reading habits are essential for developing your voice as a writer, drawing from DuShane's extensive experience as author of the semi-autobiographical novel "Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk" and his work as a journalist for major publications including The Los Angeles Times and Mother Jones. Learn from his insights gained through hosting the author interview show "Drinks with Tony" since 2002 and his teaching experience in novel and screenwriting at UCLA Extension. Gain practical advice on how reading broadly and deeply can inform your writing craft, improve your storytelling abilities, and help you understand different narrative techniques and styles that successful authors employ.

If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers' interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Tested Techniques for Fast Writing Skills Improvement What you'll learn: Write clear, precise, and direct prose Find alternative ways of constructing sentences Communicate better with readersAvoid clichéd words and phrasesDevelop greater command of the English language One of the high-rated writing courses on Udemy4.77 out of 5 all time student rating (95.4%) 355-Star reviewsTaught by a UNIVERSITYPROFESSOR, Dr. Duncan Koerber What students say..."Excellent--I rate it ten stars out of five." — Julie Heyer, Udemy Student "Take this course - improve your writing — end of story!" — James Cochrane, Udemy Student "The content is fantastic." — Chris Lewis, Udemy Student "Information that you can apply right away." — Kim Ruby, Udemy Student "I can tell he's passionate about his work and he shows it throughout the lessons." — Ana, Udemy Student "I recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their writing." — Sheverley Maye, Udemy Student "This is an especially useful and remarkably good course." — Avrohom Meir Greenhut, Udemy Student "The assignments forced me to become more objective and build better habits." — Marla Morris, Udemy Student "The explanation of parallelismand its usage was simply amazing." — Bindu Midha, Udemy StudentDo you want to impress employers, editors, oronline readers with your writing? Do you want to get A grades on term papers and essays? Do you want to become a good writer – in creative non-fiction, journalism, fiction, or academic writing – as quickly as possible?The secret to this writing success is not studying 200 grammar and style points in thewriting textbooks.Instead, this course – designed by an experienced university professor and published author with Oxford University Press – shows you thesentence-level lessons you need to know to write well. These are the 7 most common problems found in people’s writing. These problems most likely lurk – like weeds – in your writing right now. If you complete the lessons and exercises honestly and fully as outlined in this course, then your writing will improve in just a few weeks of intensive study. If you do not find this course helpful, you may request a refund within 30 days, no questions asked. These lessons and exercises were designed and tested at the University of Toronto and York University with thousands of undergraduate students. Manystudents improved their grades by a whole grade category after completing these lessons, finding that this short list of key lessons provides clarity. Students have applied these lessons in the workplace to great success.Join now and complete this course to produce writing that gets you the job, earns you an A grade, lands you a writing contract, or impresses that magazine or newspaper editor. In this comprehensive course, I will help you:See sentences more objectively;Understand the factors that interfere with communication;Remove dead language – such as dead verbs and weak nouns – from your writing;Avoid embarrassing clichés;Write more clear, direct, and precise sentences;Use adjectives and adverbs more carefully, in targeted ways;Write poetically and rhythmically with parallelism and sentence variation;Add detail to your writing;Become an original writer, not a copy.Your writing transformation awaits...

Ex-Wall Street Journal Editor Teaches How To Write With Impeccable Style What you'll learn: You will receive a Writing With Flair Certificate of Completion after finishing the course.You will learn how to write well from an ex-Wall Street Journal editor.You will discover the "secret sauce" of exceptional writing.You will learn how to make your writing more simple, clear, elegant and evocative.You will learn how to cultivate the unique mindset of an "elite" writer.You will learn how to become a more confident, competent and sophisticated writer.You will discover how to add style to your blogs, books and business writing. WELCOMETOTHEBESTSELLING WRITING COURSE ON UDEMY, WITHMORE THAN 100,000 STUDENTS, MANYTHOUSANDS OF 5-STAR REVIEWS, ANDNEWLYUPDATED CONTENT AND RESOURCES.The program is taught by Shani Raja, a former Wall Street Journal editor whose courses have attracted close to half a million students on this platform alone and have been featured in both Time magazine and Business Insider.Shani has trained journalists at The Wall Street Journal and written for other top news outfits too, including The Economist, FT, Dow Jones and Bloomberg News. He was also rated among the top 10% of most engaging Udemy instructors. In this newly extended version of his flagship program, Shani reveals to non-journalists the "superpower" tactics of the world’s best editors. Learning their secrets will help you stand out in almost any field of writing.“Cuts through everything to the heart of excellent writing... the best course of its type that I’ve seen…” — MICHELLE BULLAS, UDEMY STUDENT“Mr. Raja brings crystal clear enlightenment and a power to writing that many, who have not discovered his teaching, are unaware they can achieve…” — CS. LAWRENCE, UDEMY STUDENT“Taught me in a few hours writing principles that would have taken me years to learn on my own…” — SEBASTIAN, UDEMY STUDENT“The most complete writing course I have taken. I’m really blowing away the competition at work…” — EDE OMOKHUDU, UDEMY STUDENT“Learned more from Shani about the art of writing than I ever did at school... was hooked right until the end…” — NIC JONES, UDEMY STUDENT“Improved my technique exponentially…” — NESTOR ARMSTRONG, UDEMY STUDENT“Unravels the problems many of us face when writing…” — STEPHEN, UDEMY STUDENT“Saw a noticeable difference in the length of time visitors stayed on my blog…” — PREM KUMAR, UDEMY STUDENT“Carries the weight and authority of experience…” — SEAN COOK, UDEMY STUDENT“Simple, clear, elegant and evocative…” — CLIFTON ZHUO, UDEMY STUDENT“His experience as a writer as well as a teacher shines through…” — NAINA MERETE HOLSVE, UDEMY STUDENT“Writing is no longer uncertain, confusing and ambiguous for me…” — RUDYARD VON, UDEMY STUDENT“Can see why this instructor’s course is a bestseller…” — ANNEGRET HERGERT, UDEMY STUDENT“Phenomenal course…” — DAN BALLMER, UDEMY STUDENT“Tremendous value…” — ELLIOT FINK, UDEMY STUDENT“Groundbreaking…” — MAXIM VOROSHILOV, UDEMY STUDENT“Wow…” — DANIEL BACALLAO, UDEMY STUDENTJust Imagine being able to write with the style and flair of journalists on top newspapers, who are skilled at producing punchy and potent articles for millions of readers every day.What could having such a rare talent do for your career, your business, or your dreams of becoming a successful author or blogger?In this program, Shani introduces you to a range of exquisite writing tricks and tactics that most people outside the journalism profession are ignorant of, but which can make the difference between copy that is dull and flat, and prose that is lively and captivating.In this acclaimed, 7-hour intensive writing training, Shani reveals how such accomplished editors do their magic. Fortunately, it boils down to mastering just four basic ingredients: simplicity, clarity, elegance and evocativeness.Shani shows how a proper understanding of this "secret sauce" is all you need to become exceptional in virtually any field of writing. A complete writing systemIn this program, you won't get the usual “writing tips” you can find all over the internet and in other similar online programs. The four ingredients form the basis of a complete writing system designed to drive you to the summit of slick writing — very fast.The training may turn you into a confident author of blogs, books and business writing in as little as a few weeks. At the very least, you will understand how to infuse power and beauty into the soul of your writing to make it stand out dramatically.Whatever your writing ability now, you'll find yourself quickly transformed into an artistic composer of prose, whose copy sparkles with a rare sort of quality few people will understand, let alone be capable of emulating.The “secret sauce” of flairIn the course, you will learn how to optimise each of the four ingredients so that, just like the world's finest editors, you can turn humdrum writing into something extraordinary every time. As a result, your copy will always be punchy, sharp, graceful and stimulating — the hallmarks of pretty much all exceptional prose. In the SIMPLICITY section, you'll discover how to…Write in plain, upbeat languageSteer clear of official words that weigh your writing downShun redundant words that make your sentences move slowlyDiscard filler and hedging language that produce "hot air"Avoid needlessly complex sentences that bog readers downStop yourself rambling and repeating yourself unnecessarilyEliminate pointless distractions that obstruct comprehensionClear away "sentence clutter" that can throw readers offIn the CLARITY section, how to...Recognise “fuzzy” and out-of-focus ideas that blur your messagePrevent readers from getting confused or ever going blankSteer clear of imprecise jargonMake clear distinctions between contrasting ideasAvoid randomly mixing up time elements (past, present, future)Eradicate ambiguity and double-meaningsPlace "modifying" words carefullyAvoid tangled and "curly" writing that may baffle readersUse potentially confusing words like "this" and "that" more carefullyIn the ELEGANCE section, how to...Maintain an elegant consistency throughout your writingKeep sentences neat and parallelCraft graceful, flowing narrativesCreate delightful sentence rhythmsAvoid inelegant "word echoes"Smoothly transition between ideasConstruct "pretty" paragraphsPresent your copy ultra-professionallyAnd in the EVOCATIVENESS section, how to...Avoid soul-killing clichésAdd variety to sentence structuresBring a fresh scent to your proseAvoid the boring passive voiceStop tiresomely "reversing" into sentences Make your writing more dramaticCreate spectacular imageryMaster the tone of your writingGive life and character to your copy"A compass for those who set out bravely to explore the distant shores that only stories ever spoke of. To the North, Shani will guide you to the austere mountains; simplicity. To the East, Shani will guide you to the crystal forests; clarity. To the South, Shani will guide you to the golden palace; elegance. To the West, Shani will guide you to the hidden alchemists; evocativeness. Do not rush. Shani has charted a course that you may journey for many years to come. Congratulations, you have stumbled upon one of Earth's rare skeleton keys. Don't overlook this auspicious opportunity..." — JULIEN MCLAREN, UDEMYSTUDENTWelcome to the world of “elite” writingGood writing isn’t just another nice-to-have skill. It’s one of the most important ones you need for conveying a professional image at work, landing a high-profile job, and getting your online content noticed.But while plenty of people can write, few can do so with style and flair of top journalists, who are familiar with heaps of fancy tricks and tactics that lift their writing above the ordinary.After taking this course, you’ll be able to do the same.Imagine having the power to leave readers spellbound by your writing, the same as one might feel after reading a gripping story in a newspaper like The Economist.In this course, Shani teaches you how to craft such impossibly beautiful prose by revealing not just the key ingredients of good nonfiction writing, but also by sharing the mindset of the elite writers he has worked with and also trained.“If Shani Raja was a baseball player, he hit the ball out of the park. The curriculum, into which he obviously poured years of successful writing and editing know-how, is comprehensive, engaging and experiential…” — JEAN, UDEMY STUDENTOnce your mindset has been appropriately shaped, Shani will reveal the four ingredients of exceptional writing in all their glory — proving that simplicity, clarity, elegance and evocativeness are the only qualities needed to create standout writing.Shani has used this powerful formula to train journalists in top news organisations, as well as to boost the writing skills of his hundreds of thousands of Udemy students.Soon, you too will know how to magically enhance your blogs, essays, books, business writing, or indeed any other type of nonfiction prose.THE COURSE COMES WITH A 30-DAY, NO-QUESTIONS-ASKED, FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE, SO THERE IS NO RISK IN ENROLLING TODAY AND SEEING IF IT’S FOR YOU.So, join the hundreds of thousands of students who’ve already invested in discovering these and many more powerful writing secrets from an accomplished news editor."Better than any course I took in college..."— ANNA TIERNEY, UDEMY STUDENT“There are twenty courses in my Udemy folder, of which seventeen are in some genre of writing. Eight of those courses are Shani’s, and I've learned more from those than from all the others combined…” — SCOTT RALSTON, UDEMY STUDENT"The caliber of instruction one might receive from a traditional university..." —DAVIDNICHOLASTAYLOR, UDEMYSTUDENT"If you are looking for a writing course that is outstanding look no further..." — MATT SPRENGER, UDEMY STUDENT"Worth more than the months I slaved over books and other online writing courses..."— CONOR WELLMAN, UDEMY STUDENT"Stunning course... delivered masterfully..." — PEDRO CARROGGIO ZOIO, UDEMY STUDENTSlick writing can change your lifeTo make a mark in any field, you need to be able to do what most people can’t do: write with punchiness, precision and poise.On the flip side, lacklustre writing can hold back your career, dent your company’s image, and prevent your books or blogs from getting attention online.What’s more, brilliant writing can mark you out as a smart thinker with the ability to succeed as an employee, a business owner, or a “thought leader” in your field.A well-composed cover letter, for instance, can say everything about the type of person you are and your long-term potential.Strong business writing, in everything from reports to emails, can bolster your reputation at work and help you impress clients.Beautifully written blogs have a better chance of being heard amid the cacophony of content on the internet.In that case, how might your prospects for success improve if everything you wrote came out as beautiful as something you might read in, say, The Economist or The Wall Street Journal?Few people are able to write with the style and finesse of top journalists, who are trained to weed out fluff from their writing and make it consistently sharp and stimulating.This is a unique chance for you to discover how such journalists perform this sorcery, and to make your own writing sizzle by incorporating their tactics.The result will be a more refined style of writing that will leave your readers awestruck.The best part is that after completing this newly expanded edition of Writing With Flair, you won’t just be aware of the ingredients that go into making your copy stand out. You'll know how to apply the “secret sauce” with the flamboyance of a master chef."Most great teachers can't write, and most great writers can't teach. Shani Raja is one of the few who excels at both. I managed dozens of reporters and editors during my 12-year career at Bloomberg. Now he's the person I go to when I want help with my writing..." — NICOLAS JOHNSON, A FORMER EDITOR AT BLOOMBERG NEWS & THE GLOBE AND MAIL."As a young reporter my prose might have been robotic and jargon-laden if not for Shani's watchful eye. Beyond the standard reporting skills — like accuracy, clarity and integrity — I also learned refinement. Shani teaches you how to write well, and with grace..." — HAWA ALLAN, JOURNALIST & FICTION WRITERKnowing these elite writing skills will help you to...Make your business correspondence shineMake sales prospects instantly “get” your productMake your marketing copy captivatingAttract more readers to your blogs and booksGet more clicks and conversions on your websiteGet your resumes to the top of the "must see" pileMake your essays the most stylishly written in your classAnd also to rediscover a love of writing...If you’ve hated writing until now, or found it hard going, there’s a good chance you'll leave this course with a new appreciation for what might have seemed like a mysterious process.Better than that, you’ll discover a newfound joy for sculpting your own prose to an immaculate standard.You’ll emerge from the program a thoughtful designer of words and sentences. And if you apply yourself well throughout the course, you will almost certainly emerge a better and more confident writer.The best editors on the planetWriting With Flair is the first in a series of programs designed to supercharge your writing ability. It is a foundational course that others — including Ninja Writing and Editing Mastery — build upon.You’ll also learn how to develop the mindset of a standout writer, which includes guidance on how to write with integrity, to care deeply for your readers, and to approach your copy with a clear awareness of your intent.Also, this updated version of the course comes equipped with an editing workbook, helpful lecture summaries, “live” edits, and suggestions for further reading. There are heaps of examples and exercises, too, which will help you apply each technique with even greater skill.Don't let pass this once-in-an-age opportunity to get the highest quality training from someone who has crafted riveting stories for millions of global readers and coached many accomplished journalists in his time."Simply amazing class..."— SONIE SANDHU, UDEMY STUDENT"Blown away by quality of material..." — TRISTAN DONOFRIO, UDEMYSTUDENT"Revealsthe secret of exactly how to make your writing stand out in a crowded jungle of information..." —TAFFILIAE, UDEMYSTUDENT"Great look into the mindset of a higher level writer..."— BRAMBARBER, UDEMYSTUDENT"Learned more in a few hours than I did throughout many years of formal education..." — LEEFRAMPTON, UDEMYSTUDENT"I considered myself a decent writer before taking this course..." — MIA TURPEL, UDEMY STUDENT"As a published author I have taken no less than 10 courses in improving my own writing skills. This is, by far, the best..." — ALICIA ADAMS, UDEMY STUDENT"Be ready for some enlightening stuff..." — MARTIN TONEVSKI, UDEMY STUDENT"Helps fine tune your writing and take it to another level..." — NISHANT BHIDE, UDEMY STUDENT"Best writing course I've ever taken. Worth ten times the price..." — HARBANS, UDEMY STUDENT"Shani knocks it out of the park..." — JOHN MICHAEL BARNETT, UDEMY STUDENT"Among the most useful I've ever had the privilege of taking..." — FRANS DU PLESSIS, UDEMY STUDENT"Improved my writing in ways that cannot be expressed..." — REMCO BOERMA, UDEMY STUDENT "Writing stopped being a chore..." — VENKAT DINAVAHI, UDEMY STUDENT "A breath of fresh air for my writing..." — DARRYL, UDEMY STUDENT"Delivery and explanations were perfect..." — CHRISTOPHER, UDEMY STUDENT"Presented with great passion and understanding..." — BRYAN SUHARLY, UDEMY STUDENT"Will improve your skills even if you only write post-it notes..." — HECTOR RUBIO, UDEMY STUDENT

Web content writing with actionable practices. Learn how to write blogs, articles and more! What you'll learn: Understand the scope of working as a content writerWrite great blogs, articles and other forms of web contentUnderstand and apply the elements of enhancing web contentStructure content logically and control its flowLearn how to choose words and write with appropriate toneResearch content and ideas professionallyLearn the writing process from outlining to editingUnderstand how people consume content to optimise for themUnderstand technical aspects like style, voice and toneWrite great titles that attract readersUnderstand the bigger picture of web writing This course was created to be the most comprehensive content writing course on the web, prepared to help anyone learn content writing from zero knowledge. Here is how: I have created this course to help everyone learn what I've learned in 6 years of content writing, learning from multiple sources, people and over 2000 pieces of content I have written for over a hundred clients from countries around the world.The approach of the course is entirely based upon what would make anyone really write better, and not just understand a few facts about writing!I expect that you practice writing and applying what you've learned with each session. The course is very concentrated to be delivered in nearly 2 and a half hours, and you really need to apply what you've learned. How is it considered "training"?Enrolling in this course means you'll have the ability to send me questions. I will be happy to answer any question about content writing, as well as ones about your career. You can also send me a sample of your writing for my review and to advise you for the next steps. Is content writing worth it?From my experience, content writing is totally worth it. Millions of brands are beginning to understand its value and there are opportunities for work everywhere.At this moment of writing, there are 19,396 active content writing jobs on Upwork! There are thousands more on other platforms, and there is increasing demand for hiring content writers for jobs and freelance projects. (I personally get offers very often) Who is this course for?Anyone wanting to learn writing from scratch.Writers wanting to advance their careers in content writing.Digital marketers, SEO specialists and business owners wanting to write for businesses. Do I need to have a specific background before enrolling?No. The course can help anyone write better no matter their language skills. Also of course, having a good command of language gives an advantage in writing! What types of content would I be able to write after finishing this course?The course is focused on teaching writing content on the web, whether it be blogs, articles, social media posts, e-books, video scripts or any other form. What if I don't like it?Udemy guarantees a 30-day no questions asked refund. Make sure you ask for my help before making this decision if you ever have a problem.