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We don't just do seminars. The Writing Academy offers a unique at-home
study program in writing, which provides instruction, feed-back, encouragement,
and growth BETWEEN seminars.
Follow these links to the information you need:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
We offer ten different correspondence courses in writing, covering a wide range of forms—including articles and essays, fiction, poetry, drama, devotional, and writing for children.
WRITING BASICS
In this series, writers learn fundamentals of crisp, clean, marketable writing—including paragraph and theme development.
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NONFICTION
Nonfiction includes "how to," essays, autobiography, memoir—anything that is NOT fiction. This series is divided into Places or Things, People, and Events.
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ESSAYS AND ARTICLES
The writer chooses three from these options: autobiographical essay, letters,
humor and satire, persuasive essay, and informal essay.
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STORY (Fiction)
The writer completes and revises three stories with different narrative
points of view: first person, omniscient, and third person limited omniscient.
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DEVOTIONS
The devotions series consists of five short assignments, each one asking the student to write a single devotion according to certain requirements similar to those specified by devotional magazines. A more challenging sixth assignment calls for the writing of five devotions developing a single theme.
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DRAMA
This series includes "A Brief History of the Drama." The writer completes
a dramatic monologue, a dialogue, and a drama for three or more players.
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POETRY
This series addresses the relationship between poetry and
prose. It emphasizes the writing of modern poetry which uses the cadence
of modern speech, modern language, and modern subjects.
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CHRISTIAN WRITING
This series cuts across all genres. It includes worship materials, clown
mime scripts, lyrics, choral speaking, sermon substitutes, children's sermons,
and many other possibilities.
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WRITING FOR CHILDREN
This series also cuts across genre boundaries. Each of the three age categories
includes assignment choices in nonfiction, fiction, drama, or poetry.
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MEMOIR
Have you thought about wanting to share your life story? Have you wondered if some of the stories you tell at family gatherings might be publishable in magazines? Are you interested in leaving a legacy for your loved ones? If so, this course will inspire you, educate you and start you on the right track.
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INDIVIDUAL WRITING PROJECT
Design your own! This project may be any genre. It might be a long essay,
a collection of short stories, a book-length manuscript.
Note: Writers may be assessed additional critiquing fees for manuscripts
that are longer than the average series.
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Writing Courses: Q & A
Who are the instructors?
Our instructors are trained professionals and published writers. You can read about them here on our site.
How does the program work?
You can register and pay for your class online with a credit card or your Paypal account. Or, if you prefer, you can mail a course application form and a check to our Treasurer. You will receive the curriculum by mail, and you will be matched with one of our professional tutors. As you complete the assignments, you send them to your tutor, who will offer constructive criticism and encouragement.
How much does it cost?
All of our writing courses are competetively priced at $150 per course.
How do I sign up?
Ready to sign up? Click here.
Need more information?
For additional help or information, write to us here.
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Click envelop to contact us —
Please include your mailing address.
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Phone: 815-877-9675
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Snail Mail:
Inez Schneider, New Member Coordinator,
4010 Singleton Road, Rockford, IL 61114
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