Writing Essentials

 

This six-lesson course assumes your basic writing knowledge and serves as your initiation into professional writing. Learn to capture your ideas, properly format a manuscript, communicate like a writer, self-edit the way the pros do, and find appropriate markets.

  • See your writing improve in only six lessons
  • Enjoy personal instruction, encouragement, and support from an experienced mentor via email
  • Polish your writing for best sales potential

Materials

Develop your writing through lessons written and mentored by industry professionals, handpicked by Jerry B. Jenkins.

Lessons

View a short lessons overview below, or download a PDF with an in-depth look at each lesson.

Lesson TitlesLesson Descriptions

Recommended resources: Christian Writers’ Market Guide by Sally Stuart; The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr., and E.B. White; The Write Way by Richard Lederer and Richard Dowis.

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Become part of the Guild’s family of writers and gain access to all member benefits for the duration of your course, including discounts, tips, and opportunities.

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Writing Essentials Lessons

 

1. Your Adventure Has Begun

2. Presenting Yourself as a Professional

3. The Language of Writing

4. Self-Edit to Make Your Work Sparkle

5. The Writer as Observer

6. Finding Markets by Thinking Reader-First

Payment Plan

When you sign up you will be charged a $100 down payment, plus shipping and handling. Your credit card will then be automatically charged 3 consecutive monthly payments of $86, transacted on the 20th of each month. Total tuition under this plan is $358. We will send your course materials as soon as the down payment is processed.

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Pay for the entire curriculum up front and receive a $23 discount, making the total tuition $335, plus shipping and handling. We will send your course materials as soon as the payment is processed.

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