Online Writing Classes Portsmouth VA

1. Do some research before committing your time and money to a class. The internet is a wonderful invention which provides people with a number of opportunities. However, it also brings out the predators and scam artists. There are quite a few legitimate online courses available, and there are also a few places which are designed to take your money without imparting any knowledge. Make sure you are working with a legitimate writing class. Ask other writers who have taken classes for advice. Find out about the instructor's credentials. Ask about costs for the class and any materials up front.
   
   
2. Once you've chosen a class, make a commitment to see it through. Something I've noticed in online writing classes is that there are always several students who start off strong in the beginning of the class, but by the end they stop showing up altogether. To get the most from a class, be prepared to see it through to the end.
   
   
3. Make time in your schedule to devote to the writing class and the assignments. Before the class even begins, block out some time on your calendar each week; set this time aside strictly for your writing class. Stick to your schedule. Be sure family members, employers and friends are aware that you are unavailable during these times. Because writing classes are usually something people take for their own enjoyment or career development, they tend to push it to the end of their list of priorities, allowing other obligations to interfere. If you are serious about your writing, give yourself this time to refine your craft.
   
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Author: Amy Bender