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5 Things To Look For In An On-Line Writing Course

Do a quick Google search for on-line writing course and you’ll find thousands of results. Unfortunately, not all of these courses are actually any good and if you want real results, you’ll need to find the perfect one for you. This is doubly important since most writing courses carry a pretty hefty fee, ranging from $200-500 just for four to six weeks of study!

So, what should you look for in a successful on-line writing course? Here are five things to watch for:

1. Personal attention. Does the teacher offer one on one consults? Are you free to email with any questions? You’d be surprised at how many writing courses don’t give any personal support at all! For real success, it’s important to have someone answering your questions and even giving you a push when you start to doubt your abilities as a writer.

2. Certification. While most courses won’t be able to offer real certification, unless they are associated with a university, you can expect a good course to provide a certificate of completion which you can use to get reimbursed from your job, or simply on your resume.

3. Accountability. Will you be forced to complete the course within a specific time period? When you have to do something on a deadline, you’re far more likely to do it and so it’s a good idea to look for an on-line writing course that offers just that. Having a teacher checking in on you or being able to collect rewards only if you turn in your work on time (such as the certificate of completion) will help to motivate you and you’ll do better in the course.

4. Someone who walks the walk. Why would you learn from someone who isn’t even a writer? All too often, people teach because they can’t do. That’s not what you want in a course! Make sure that the on-line writing course you choose is one that is being taught by someone who is actually writing for a living. This way you know that you’re going to learn real techniques.

5. Realistic length. There’s no way anyone can teach you to successfully write in three days of email lessons. Not with encouragement and support, at least. So it’s a good idea to look at just how long the course is. 6-8 weeks is usually a good time frame that allows you to learn what you need. A weekly lesson is best since it lets you completely absorb what you’re being taught and put it into action.

If you’re looking for an on-line writing course, make sure you pick the right one for you. It’s the best way to succeed in online writing.

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