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Write Like a Pro
Introduction
Welcome to Write Like a Pro (VIDEO) (1:53)
UNIT 1: Know Your Audience
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1. Define Your Target Audience (VIDEO) (0:56)
If you're an entrepreneur... (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (2:04)
If you're a blogger, video producer, or purveyor of creative content... (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (1:55)
If you're a freelance writer (or aspire to be one)... (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (1:58)
2. Identify the Problem (VIDEO) (1:02)
Direct vs. underlying needs (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (2:26)
3. Speak to the problem (VIDEO) (1:33)
4. Share, Don't Sell (VIDEO) (3:00)
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UNIT 2: Find Your Voice, Then Hone It
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What Is Your Writing Voice? (VIDEO) (0:44)
Five guidelines for authenticity (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (4:09)
What should I write about? Tips for brainstorming topic ideas. (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (4:14)
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UNIT 3: Writing Rules the Pros Know: Part 1 - Content
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A Word of Encouragement About the Rules (VIDEO) (1:18)
Best practices for developing your content (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (18:37)
QUIZ - Content Rules
UNIT 4: Writing Rules the Pros Know: Part 2 - Spelling and Grammar
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Flashbacks to English Class (VIDEO) (2:09)
12 spelling and grammar rules that will set your writing apart from the amateurs (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (13:10)
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QUIZ - Spelling and Grammar (It's fun, really it is!)
UNIT 5: Writing Rules the Pros Know: Part 3 - Old School Rules You Can Break
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When is it okay to break the "rules"? (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (4:34)
Writing Samples: See the "Rules" in Action
Excerpt: The SuperMom Myth by Becky Kopitzke (PDF)
Excerpt: The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Emily Freeman (PDF)
Excerpt: Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins (PDF)
UNIT 6: Writing for the Internet
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Special considerations for web-based content (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (4:06)
UNIT 7: Starting a Blog or Website: The Basics
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Your Website Is Like Your Living Room (VIDEO) (1:52)
Why a blog? (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (4:21)
Startup steps and best practices for blogging (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (12:13)
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UNIT 8: So You Want to Write a Book
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Let me ask you one important question (VIDEO) (2:24)
UNIT 9: Traditional Publishing
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Two Paths to Publishing a Book (VIDEO) (1:02)
What are publishers looking for? (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (4:55)
How does traditional publishing work? (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (5:01)
UNIT 10: Self Publishing
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How does self publishing work? (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (5:42)
UNIT 11: Let's Compare: Traditional vs. Self Publishing
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Pros and cons of each option (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (8:23)
UNIT 12: How to Break Into Traditional Publishing
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How I Went from Blog to Book Deal (VIDEO) (2:56)
Where to find open doors in traditional publishing (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (8:11)
Recommended Conferences and Writers' Groups
UNIT 13: Writing a Book Proposal
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Book Proposals Are For You {Yes, You} (VIDEO) (0:45)
What is a book proposal and what purpose does it serve? (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (3:19)
How to write a winning book proposal (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (12:44)
Tips for presenting your book proposal (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (5:50)
Sample Book Proposal: Completed with notes (PDF)
Non-Fiction Book Proposal Template (MS Word Doc)
Non-Fiction Book Proposal Template (PDF)
Fiction Book Proposal Template - Source: Speak Up Conference (PDF)
UNIT 14: Developing Your Book Content
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How Do I Actually Write the Book?! (VIDEO) (1:15)
Nine tips for writing strong book content (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (9:54)
Articles for further details on permissions
Permissions Form Template (PDF)
SPECIAL GUIDE: How to Write a Book in 100 Days
BONUS UNIT: Finding Time to Write
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How to shift your mindset about writing {so you can make time to pursue your goals} (SLIDESHOW LESSON) (9:53)
A Final Word
Congratulations! You Completed Write Like a Pro (VIDEO) (0:55)
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